men’s shoes [1]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
parts of a shoe ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
vamp ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the shoe that covers the front of the foot.
stitch ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Visible stitching that both embellishes and reinforces the shoe.
welt ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Thin strip used to join the bottom of the shoe to the part that goes around the foot.
perforated toe cap ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the shoe that covers the toes, with perforations forming a more or less conventional decorative pattern.
punch hole ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Each of the small holes made in the shoe to form a decorative pattern.
nose of the quarter ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part where the quarter extends forward on each side of the shoe.
eyelet ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Small metal-rimmed hole through which the lace passes.
waist ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Curved part of the shoe supporting the arch.
top lift ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Thin, usually leather or rubber piece affixed under the heel to prevent wear.
outside counter ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the quarter that is sewn on or simulated and surrounds the heel of the foot.
quarter ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Back part of the shoe that surrounds the heel of the foot and extends over the instep to reinforce it.
heel grip ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Part of the lining that makes it easier to put the shoe on or holds the heel of the foot inside the shoe, depending on the type of shoe.
cuff ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Strip of fabric or leather inside the shoe, running along the edge of the lining.
shoelace ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Narrow cord of fabric or leather, flat or round, that is threaded through eyelets or hooks to tighten the shoe.
tongue ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Extension of the vamp that prevents the fastening system from rubbing against the foot; it is lifted when the shoe is put on.
lining ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Fabric or leather facing that protects and finishes the inside of the shoe.
outsole ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sturdy piece of rubber or leather that forms the bottom of the shoe and is in contact with the ground.
heel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Stiff part underneath the shoe that supports the back of the foot.
eyelet tab ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece sewn on to the nose of the quarter to reinforce the shoe; the laces pass through it.
tag ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal or plastic sheath that covers each end of a lace to ease it through the eyelets.