The Opanka Construction is hand-sewn c Construction of the upper, insock and the outsole in a single process. For heights comfort and flexibility there is no other way than Opanka. If I say Opanka footwear is heaven for feet that won’t be too much praising for sure. The Footbed is made with double/triple or even multi-layer of foam material for better cushioning effect. The upper made from most softy leather. Leather is stain resistance...
Read MoreThe Western Cowboy Boot: History
Hello everyone, It’s been a couple of weeks that I aint write. On my last blog I did said that i will write about legendary cowboy boot. Well I writing now, in a shortwise; not so details. Cause the whole cowboy boot thing is not small history. If I will for 10 years it will not end up till that day. So….. The Western Cowboy Boot: A boot with highly decorative stitching on the leg, of course it should be made of leather, with no “exit”....
Read MoreBottom Parts of Shoes
BOTTOM PART This term refers to the whole of the bottom of the shoe, and will include some of the following, depending on the type of construction. Insole: The inner sole of the shoe next to the foot under the foot next to the shoe sock. May be all in one piece or two pieces joined together (blended insole), these have a flexible forepart and a rigid back. Insoles for use in the welted construction may have a Fabric rib attached, to which...
Read MoreDifferent Common Parts of Shoes
VAMPS May consist of a single niece of upper material, or two separate pieces stitched together to make a whole. Example: Toecaps and Wing caps: Straight toecap is set squarely across the shoe. Wingcap is angled back the toecap and vamp both extend to the lasting edge. Aprons and vamp wings: The vamp may be divided into an apron covering part of the top of the foot with wings enclosing the aides. Only the wings extend to the lasting edge....
Read MoreParts of Shoes: Simple Overview
All shoe styles are variations of a comparatively small number of basic themes: The parts of a shoe can be grouped broadly into UPPER components and those which make up the sole and heel or BOTTOM components. A simple upper consists of three basic parts: The VAMP, covering the toes and front or FOREPTRT of the shoe. Two QUARTERS, enclosing the back of the foot. (dia. 1) The top of the shoe around the opening for the foot is called the...
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