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Unit Bottom

The unit bottom is the bottom of the shoe, which includes the sole and heel made from a mold of plastic or rubber. The unit bottom is the overall shape of the bottom of the shoe, which is dictated by its style and design. The term itself can be applied to any style of shoe whether it is an athletic or dress shoe. This is because the term refers to the entire bottom of the shoe as one complete unit. This eliminates wordy explanations used to describe the bottom portion of the shoe. Some shoes will feature a larger unit bottom than others due to the height and make of the sole and heel.