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Glossary of Shoe Terms

The following glossary is a reference for many of the terms, phrases and objects associated with shoes, styles, the shoe industry and shoe manufacturing. It seemed natural to include a glossary full of every word related to shoes that we could think of. At SHOEBACCA.com, we not only believe in affordable, high quality footwear, but excellent customer service as well. We did all the work so you don’t have to!

This glossary will clue you into every style of shoe found on our website as well as other styles just for your general knowledge. We covered the technical terms as well, saving you the trouble of asking someone what a gait or a balmoral is. You may have come across many of these terms before, so it is our goal to expand your knowledge. If you’re browsing through our extensive shoe collection and stumble across a term you are unfamiliar with, turn to our glossary for a quick and accurate answer. Our glossary is meant to provide a reference while shopping, giving you the best, most conclusive information about footwear on the web so you’re never left wondering what is going to be delivered on your doorstep.

The glossary itself begins with a short and sweet explanation, followed by the option of navigating to a longer page about that term. The longer pages of content will not only further explain the term itself but will give advice about how and when to wear a particular style of shoe, how to care for your footwear and other exciting tidbits about the history and origin. We are fascinated with shoes; obsessed even, and we know that understanding is the key to unlocking this fabulous world of footwear. Our glossary highlights important information about shoe brands, athletic shoes and everything else shoe related. SHOEBACCA.com is your resource for the highest quality of athletic footwear at incredible prices and because we want you to love shoes just as much as we do, our shoe terms glossary is our gift to you. Enlightenment is reached only through understanding.