Ferebres footwear dictionary explains different parts of shoes and shoe terms in an easy to understand way.
| Term | Explanation | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Aglet | The end of the shoe lace that protects the strings from fraying. | Amazon |
| Almond toe | This is the most popular toe for shoes. It's not too pointed or too squared. It has a softly rounded, tapered shape. | Amazon |
| Ankle wrap | Shoe style with extra material that wraps around the ankle or leg. | Amazon |
| Arch | The area of the shoe between the ball and the heel. It has different shapes and can be high of flat. | Amazon |
| Ball | The area of a shoe sole between the toes and the curve. | Amazon |
| Ballet flats | A delicate, flat arch, closed toe shoe without any heel. | Amazon |
| Block heel | A thick heel on a shoe. Shoes with block heel are often very sturdy. | Amazon |
| Boat shoe | Soft shoes made of leather or canvas with rubber soles. They were originally made to use on a boat. Soles are made with a siping pattern to provide good grip on wet surfaces. The top of the shoe is ususally water repellant and very durable. | Amazon |
| Boots | A specific type of shoe that covers the entire foot and the ankle. | Amazon |
| Booties | A specific type of shoe that is low and covers the entire foot and the ankle. | Amazon |
| Canvas | A sturdy, thick cloth material. | Amazon |
| Cap toe | Decorative leather toe | Amazon |
| Chelsea Boot | Ankle-high boot with elastic sides | Amazon |
| Chukka | Leather ankle-high boot with laces and a round toe. | Amazon |
| Chunky Heel | A heel that is thick and rectangular. | Amazon |
| Clog | Closed toe shoe with a platform, small heel and an open back. | Amazon |
| Column Heel | A high heel that looks like a column | Amazon |
| Combat Boots | Sturdy, heavy boots. They were originally designed for the military to withstand all kinds of wheater. | Amazon |
| Cowboy Boots | Chunky mid-calf boot with a pointed toe and decorative elements. | Amazon |
| Crepe Sole | Light natural rubber sole | Amazon |
| Crocodile Print Leather | Leather that is printed to look like a crocodile skin. | Amazon |
| Cross Training | Sports shoe designed for all types of movement. | Amazon |
| Cusion, Cushioning | Shoe cushioning are extra layers added to the shoe sole part for better stability and comfort. Extra cusioning controls the shape, moisture and the smell of the shoes. The more cushiong the less flexibility the shoes have. | Amazon |
| D'Orsay | A type of shoes with open sides | Amazon |
| Driving Moc | A moccasin type of shoes with rubber tabs on the sole | Amazon |