Street Shoe Options

Question 1

What are the 8 different parts that make up the shoe anatomy?

Answer 1

1. Heel Counter
2. Upper
3. Topline
4. Vamp
5. Shank Area
6. Insole
7. Lining
8. Outsole

Question 2

Stiff piece of material at the heel of a shoe positioned between the lining and upper that helps maintain the shape of the shoe. The counter helps strengthen the rear of the shoe.

Answer 2

Heel counter

Question 3

The entire part of the shoe that covers the foot

Material is leather, synthetic, or stretchable

Answer 3

. Upper

Question 4

The top edge of the upper

Answer 4

Topline

Question 5

The front section of a shoe’s upper, which typically stretches from the toe to the middle of the foot, where it meets the back part or quarter.

Answer 5

Vamp

Question 6

A piece of metal inserted between the sole and the insole lying against the arch of the foot.

Answer 6

. Shank

Question 7

: A layer of material that sits inside the shoe that creates a layer between the sole and the wearer’s foot., adds comfort for the wearer

Answer 7

Insole

Question 8

Most shoes include a lining on the inside of the shoe, around the vamp and quarter. These linings improve comfort, and can help increase the lifespan of the shoe.

Answer 8

Linings

Question 9

The exposed part of the sole that is in contact with the ground. As with all parts of the shoe, outsoles are made from a variety of materials

Answer 9

Outsole

• The properties the outsole needs are: grip, durability, and water resistance

Question 10

Women’s shoes ____ sizes smaller than men’s for the same given size

Answer 10

1 ½-2

Question 11

When comparing the same shoe style, a half size larger will be ___ inch longer

A width wider will be ____ at the plantar surface and a total of ___ in circumference

Answer 11

1/6
1/16
1/8

Question 12

A ____ is made of wood or plastic and is what gives the shoe its overall fit

Answer 12

Last

Question 13

The last Determines …

Answer 13

Toe Shape
Toe Depth
Arch Shape
Heel Fit

Question 14

Depth Inlay Shoes, ___ Added to depth of shoe

Double Depth Shoes,___ Added to depth of shoe

Answer 14

¼”

½”

Question 15

control supination and pronation forces in the rearfoot

Answer 15

Heel wedges

Question 16

Usually added laterally to shoe
Extension of outer sole
Limits excessive rearfoot supination

Answer 16

Flares

Question 17

Usually placed on medial edge of outsole and upper which supports the talonavicular joint at midstance
Used to control moderate pronatory forces

Answer 17

Stabilizers

Question 18

Added to entire medial side of shoe to forefoot

Used for severe pronation, such as in late stage posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

Answer 18

Butress

Question 19

Diffuses pressure of metatarsal heads

Answer 19

Metatarsal bar

Question 20

________reduce energy consumption as they propel the body forward after the center of gravity has passed over the apex of

Answer 20

Rocker soles

Question 21

______ Rockers –>Reduce ground reactive forces to the metatarsal heads, inhibit demand for dorsiflexion at the MTP joints and assist at toe off.

Answer 21

Forefoot rockers-

Question 22

rockers–Lessen the demand for motion in the ankle joint and reduce impact at heel strike

Answer 22

Rearfoot rockers-

Question 23

_______ sole–This sole has no flat spot in the midfoot. There is a gentle curve from heel to toe. It allows the patient to roll through from delayed heel strike to toe off. Used in conjunction with a sole stiffener, this will prevent any flexion of the foot, but some patients may find it unstable.

Answer 23

Roller sole

Question 24

Used for limb length discrepancy greater than ½”

Answer 24

Lifts