Ball: The fleshy part of the foot that rests on the floor (Metatarsal Heads).

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Bellows Tongues: A tongue that is connected to the quarters to keep out water and debris.

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Buttress: An External flare to the hind foot for added stability.

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Counter: The stiffening around the heel between the upper and lining, to add control.

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Facing: The part of the quarter where the eyelets are located.

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Flare: A wider sole to increase stability.

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Instep: The top part of the mid foot.

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Instep Guard: A rigid shield to protect the instep.

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Last: A mould over which the shoe is made.

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Nail Plate: Puncture resistant insole for safety footwear.

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Padded Collar: A covered padding around the top line of the quarters.

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Pitch: Refers to the inclination of the hind foot in relation to the fore-foot.

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Pull-Tab: A small loop on back of a boot to ease donning.

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Quarter: The rear part of the upper around the heel.

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Shank: A steel stiffener built into the shoes from heel to ball.

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Sole Plate: To render sole rigid, ideal for amputees.

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Throat: That part of the shoe below the laces.

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Toe Box: The stiffening over the toes between the upper and lining, to hold the shape.

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Vamp: The front part of the footwear over the forefoot.

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Waist: The smallest part of the foot or last, between the instep and the ball.

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Welt: A narrow piece of leather sewn to the insole then sewn again to the sole.

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