Hello everyone, today we will know all the components that a shoe must have to be considered quality!

You will discover with us all the components of a shoe so in the next purchases you will know better which parts you want or will bother you in the shoe you are trying on or looking for.

Read on if you are curious to discover the various parts of a shoe!

Shoes components

SOLE

The sole is the external part of the shoe in contact with the ground and its task is to provide stability, protection and waterproofing. It can be of various materials and the more quality it is, the longer it will last. In more expensive shoes and boots the sole is hand-stitched and connected to the upper while in other shoes it is simply glued. At the back of the sole the heel is applied while in the front part an elevation called Platuau is sometimes applied.

Sole of the shoe

MIDSOLE

The midsole is located under the upper and above the sole, this part provides flexibility and cushioning while walking or running. It is usually made of EVA or polyurethane, with various gel inserts or other technologies to increase the feeling of comfort even more. The midsole is mainly used for sneakers or in general for sports shoes.

Shoe midsole

UPPER

The upper is the upper part that wraps the entire foot. It can be of various materials and binds to the midsole through seams or glue; moreover it is normal nowadays to find other elements linked to the upper, for aesthetic and reinforcement purposes. The role of the upper can be summarized in protection and stability.

Upper of the shoe

SPUR

A carry-over that can be real or fake which is located in the rear area of ​​the heel. When it is fake it masks the seams while if it is true it also has the function of reinforcing the shoe.

TONGUE

This is the strip of leather under the cuffs (the part of the upper where the eyelets are made). It is often made of the same material that the upper is made of and protects the feet from the pressure of the laces.

 INSOLE

The insole is located between the midsole and the foot and is a coating that is used to give more comfort to the shoe, to correct some foot pathologies or even to make the foot feel better in a wide shoe. The insole serves above all to cushion the vibrations created by the impact of the foot on the ground. Nowadays the insoles are made of many materials such as: polyurethane, gel or the classic felt.

Insole of the shoe

HEEL

The heel is applied to the back of the sole and has only an aesthetic effect to slim the legs and increase the stature. The heel can have various sizes ranging from a few centimeters up to 12 centimeters, and also various shapes of the heel that can be stiletto or platform.

Heel of the shoe

LINING

The lining (or padding) is the internal part of the shoe that is the part opposite to the upper and therefore the one that is in contact with the foot. It is often made of materials that improve breathability (for summer shoes) or that retain more heat (for winter shoes).

Shoe lining

CLOSURES

The laces are the most used, ranging from the classic ones in cotton to the more particular ones in satin and they can be of hundreds of colors.
The tears, on the other hand, are usually used in children's shoes or for people with walking difficulties as well as elastic bands or magnetic closures.
There are also particular closures such as buckles, used mostly in strivali, and zips for sandals, amphibians and ankle boots.

TECHNICAL FOOTWEAR 

The field of technical footwear is more particular because they have an accident prevention and protective function. There are shoes with iron toes for those who work on site or trekking shoes that guarantee breathability or thermal insulation.
The important thing for technical shoes is to choose the size carefully to avoid distortions and not focus on aesthetics but on comfort and performance.