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Glossary
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Glossary
We have compiled a list of terms used at Spingle as well as general shoe terminology.
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Outsole <br>The outermost layer of the sole of the shoe, the part that comes into direct contact with the ground.
Adjuster <br>A device that can adjust the length.
Asymmetric <br>Asymmetric left and right.
Advan Leather <br>This leather is made by applying a dark finish to light-colored leather and then partially buffing it to allow the light color to peek through underneath the dark color. Because this is done by hand, each pair of leather has a different texture.
Arch <br>The curved part of the sole of the foot from the heel to the arch.
Upper <br>The upper part of the shoe. The upper part excluding the sole.
Upcycling <br>The process of giving new added value to waste materials that would otherwise be thrown away, upgrading them into a new product and giving them new life.
Washing process
The finishing process involves washing the product to give the fabric a unique texture.
Antique style <br>Has a dignified look that has aged well.
【stomach】
Eel leather <br>Eel leather.
EVA sponge
Abbreviation for Ethylence-Vinyl-Acetate. A soft, elastic, lightweight, non-polluting material that is often used as a cushioning material for shoes.
One Piece of Leather <br>A single piece of connected leather with no seams. It has a neat and beautiful appearance and feels better on the feet because there are no seams, but it requires more production skill.
Insole <br>The layer inside the sole that is placed inside the shoe and actually comes into contact with the foot.
Indigo dyeing <br>While indigo dyeing uses natural dyes, this dyeing method uses indigo, a chemical dye that has a similar color to indigo.
In-heel <br>Shoes with a higher heel on the inside. From the outside of the shoe, it doesn't look like there is a heel, which has the effect of making your legs look longer.
【cormorant】
With
Shoe size according to the JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards). The circumference around the base of the big toe and little toe. Width.
Wingtip <br>Shoes with stitching on the toe in the shape of a W. The W is so named because it looks like a bird's wing.
Wool <br>A fiber made from sheep's wool. It has excellent heat retention and moisture absorption properties.
Inner wing type
A design in which the shoe's wings (the part with the eyelets for the shoelaces) are integrated with the instep. The wings do not fully open even when the shoelaces are removed. Balmoral. The opposite is "open wing style."
Vintage <br>Used items that are rare and valuable, such as those made in a specific era or made using materials that are hard to obtain.
Vintage style <br>Has a well-used, used look.
【picture】
Air Sheet <br>Elastic material that feels good against the skin and fits well.
Aging <br>Changes over time. Color, luster, and texture change, giving the item a new flavor.
Enamel <br>Leather with a glossy and durable surface. Coated with a paint that is a mixture of varnish and pigment.
Embossing <br>A process that uses heat and high pressure to create patterns or letters on a surface.
【oh】
Oil Leather/Oil Wax Leather <br>Leather that has been soaked in plenty of oil during the tanning process. It has a moist feel and an elegant luster. By regularly replenishing the oil, the color will become deeper and more uneven.
All Weather <br>All weather type. Means that it can be worn even in rainy weather without getting wet.
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【mosquito】
Cow leather <br>Cowhide.
Counter <br>The core material placed in the heel area. It maintains the shape of the shoe and firmly fixes the heel, making it easier to walk and less likely to slip.
Return
Sole flexibility.
Heel decoration
Decoration and design of the heel of the shoe.
Embossing
A process in which heat and high pressure are applied to a surface to create patterns or letters.
Cup insole <br>A removable insole.
Calf Leather <br>Leather from calves less than 6 months old. With a fine texture and beautiful luster, it is considered a high-quality leather.
Camo pattern
Abbreviation of camouflage pattern. Camouflage pattern.
Glass Leather <br>After tanning, the leather is attached to a glass plate and dried, and then the surface is lightly scraped and finished with synthetic resin. Leather with a glossy, shiny surface. Patent leather, which is very similar, is leather that goes through the normal drying process and is finished with urethane resin without scraping the surface.
Kangaroo leather >> Click here for details
Kangaroo leather. It is light, soft, and durable. It is also used for baseball and soccer cleats. Our company uses edible kangaroo leather.
【tree】
Wooden mold
A mold for making shoes. Shoes are made according to this mold. In the past, only wooden shoes were available, so it was called this. It is also called a last.
Kip <br>Cowhide leather between 6 months and 2 years old. Slightly thicker and stronger than calfskin, it has a fine texture and a beautiful luster.
Canvas <br>A thick plain weave fabric made from cotton or linen. Such as sailcloth.
Cowhide
Cowhide. Cow leather.
Silver surface
The epidermis, or surface part, of tanned leather.
【Ku】
Blisters
The skin is damaged and sore when shoes rub against the feet. It is most likely to occur around the heels and ankles. Possible causes include the wrong shoe size or the leather or soles being too hard when new.
Shoe sole
This term generally refers to insoles, midsoles, outsoles, etc.
Shoelaces
String that ties over the instep. Shoelace.
Cloudfoam insole <br>Cup insole with excellent breathability and impact resistance that can be washed with water.
Cracking processing <br>Leather that has had cracks artificially applied to the surface using chemicals or other means.
Crocodile Leather <br>Crocodile leather. It is highly rare and considered a high-quality leather.
Clog sandals <br>Sandals that cover the foot from the toes to the instep.
Chrome tanning
Tanning using chemicals. It is characterized by being resistant to deformation and deterioration even after long-term use. In contrast, tanning using natural substances is called "vegetable tanning."
COOLMAXIM
A functional material with anti-odor, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, as well as excellent sweat absorption and diffusion properties. Made from 55% recycled materials. Mainly used for the lining.
【hair】
Raw hide
Leather before it is processed (tanned).
【child】
GORE-TEX
A functional material manufactured and sold by the American company WL Gore & Associates that is waterproof, breathable, and windproof. It is widely used in outdoor equipment.
A
The part of the upper that is located on the instep of the foot.
Instep circumference
Same as A.
Synthetic leather
Leather made to resemble real leather using synthetic fibers. It is resistant to water and dirt. Synthetic leather. Fake leather.
Court type <br>Originally, these were shoes made for sports played on a court, such as tennis and basketball. Nowadays, they are often worn around town, with flat soles and simple designs.
Cordovan <br>Leather from the buttocks of a horse. Only a very small amount can be obtained from one horse, making it a high-quality leather.
Goat leather <br>Goat leather.
Welt <br>The protruding part between the upper and the sole.
Comfort <br>In Japanese, it means "comfort." It often refers to the shape of the shoe fitting the foot and providing a comfortable fit.
CORDURA
A high-performance nylon material that is seven times stronger than nylon and is a registered trademark of INVISTA. It has excellent durability, water repellency, and light weight.
CORDURA ECO
A high-performance nylon material made from recycled manufacturing waste, a registered trademark of INVISTA. It is durable, water-repellent, and lightweight.
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Side Gore <br>A rubber cloth sewn onto the side of the shoe. It is also used as an abbreviation for side gore boots. It is highly elastic and easy to put on and take off.
Side zip <br>A zipper attached to the side of the shoe.
Sashiko
It is a traditional material that has been passed down in Japan for over 500 years, and is made using a technique in which lines are drawn with thread. It has excellent durability, heat retention, and moisture absorption properties, and is used for firefighting uniforms, judo uniforms, kendo uniforms, etc.
Rust processing <br>Processing using special paint to make it look like real rust.
Clogs <br>A type of shoe that covers the foot from the toes to the instep, with the heel exposed. Originally, they were wooden shoes made by hollowing out wood, originating in Northern Europe.
Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)
A lightweight, strong fiber material made from plant-derived cellulose.
【death】
Grain <br>Irregular wrinkled patterns created on the surface of leather. In kanji it is written as "shibo". There is shrink leather, which is shrunk with chemicals, and embossed leather, which has a wrinkled appearance created by embossing.
Sheep leather <br>Sheep leather.
Shark leather <br>Shark leather.
Jacquard fabric (pheasant)
A fabric in which a pattern is directly woven in. Therefore, while a printed pattern would appear flat, a jacquard pattern would appear three-dimensional.
Shank <br>A core material made of metal or other material that is installed between the sole and the insole and serves to support the arch of the shoe.
Shoe Tongue <br>The tongue-like part underneath the wing to prevent the wing from directly touching the foot. Tongue. Tongue.
Shoelace <br>Shoelace.
Shrink leather <br>Leather that has had its surface shrunk using chemicals to give it a wrinkled appearance.
Vegetable tanning
Vegetable tanning is a process in which leather is tanned with tannins extracted from the bark of plants. This method preserves the original leather texture better than chrome tanning and is more susceptible to aging.
Artificial leather
Artificially produced leather.
【vinegar】
Suede <br>Leather made by buffing (polishing) the back side of tanned leather to make it short and fluffy.
Square toe <br>A square, angular design at the toe.
Discarded portion
This refers to the generous dimension provided in the toe area to allow sufficient movement of the toes without hitting the toes when walking.
Stitch <br>Seam, thread, joint.
Stitch-down method <br>A shoe manufacturing method in which the upper is pulled down on the outside and the outsole is sewn to the protruding part.
Straight tip <br>Shoes with a single horizontal stitch on the toe.
Snake pattern <br>Snake pattern.
Slip-ons/slip-ons <br>Shoes without laces or straps.
【height】
Product dyeing
This is a method of dyeing the finished product at the end. Because the fabric, leather, stitching, sole, etc. are all dyed with the same dye, uneven dyeing occurs depending on how easily each material absorbs the dye, resulting in a unique texture.
【So】
Foot circumference
The measurement around the most protruding part of the foot from the base of the big toe to the base of the little toe.
Long legs
The overall measurement of the foot from heel to toe.
Sole material <br>The material of the sole. Often refers to the material of the outsole.
Outside wing type
A design in which the shoe's wings (the part with the eyelets for the shoelaces) are separate from the instep. When the shoelaces are removed, the wings open fully. Blucher. Derby. The opposite is "inner wing style."
Sole <br>Although generally referring to the outsole, the term sole officially includes the midsole.
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【Ta】
Tassel <br>Leather ornament attached to the instep. Tassel decoration.
Derby <br>Open lacing.
Tongue <br>The tongue-like part under the wing to prevent the wing from directly touching the foot. Shoe tongue. Tongue.
Tannin tanning
Tanning with tannins extracted from the bark of plants. The original texture of the leather is more likely to remain than with chrome tanning, and it is more likely to change over time. Vegetable tanning. Vegetable tanning.
【Chi】
Super water-repellent leather
The water repellent agent is permeated deep into the leather structure from the dyeing stage onwards, making this a high-performance leather that is resistant to scratches and damage and has a water repellent effect that lasts almost permanently.
Chukka boots <br>Boots with an ankle-high opening and two or three lace-up holes. These boots were worn in the 19th century for the horse-riding sport of polo, and are thought to derive their name from the word "chukker," which refers to one round of the sport.
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Arch of the foot
The arch part of the human foot that does not touch the ground.
Strapping : The shoe manufacturing process in which the upper is fitted to the shape of a wooden last.
【hand】
Natural leather
This is not synthetic or artificial leather, but leather made from animal skins. We use animals that have been killed for food or as pests.
Deer leather <br>Deer leather.
Deadstock <br>Vintage items. Unsold items from the past, often only available while supplies last.
【and】
Toe <br>The tip of the shoe.
Toe guard <br>The part of the shoe that protects the toe. Currently, it is mostly decorative and a design element in the toe area.
Driving shoes <br>Shoes that mainly use rubber soles to prevent slipping and keep your feet stable while driving a car.
Dress shoes <br>Dressy shoes such as leather shoes and business shoes.
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Insoles
Insoles. These are the layers that are placed inside the shoe and actually touch the foot. Some are for adjusting the size, while others have functions such as absorbing moisture and deodorizing.
Insole <br>At our company, this refers to the material that is placed between the outsole and insole and stabilizes the foot. The insole is placed on top of this insole. The upper is hung on this insole and glued, and then the outsole is attached.
Tanning
This is a process that is applied to raw hides to turn them into materials for leather products. If left as raw hides, they will rot and harden, but this process prevents this and makes them usable for leather products.
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Nume Leather <br>This is cowhide that has been tanned with tannins, and is not finished with any coloring or surface treatment. Because the surface is not treated, the original texture of the leather, including natural scratches and wrinkles, remains. It is densely packed with fibers, making it strong and long-lasting. Over time, the color will gradually darken due to exposure to sunlight, allowing you to enjoy the changes that occur over time, but because it is so easily changed, it is prone to staining when wet.
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High cut <br>In our company, these are shoes whose opening is generally above the ankle.
Bio-wash processing <br>A washing process using enzymes that leaves the fabric softer than it was before.
Python <br>Snake skin.
Hide : Adult cowhide such as cow and steer.
Hakama <br>We call this part of the upper. It is the part that covers the top of the foxing tape, and has a large design element, such as layering colors.
Opening <br>The part at the top of the shoe where you put your foot.
Pads <br>Cushioning material. We often put pads in the opening and tongue of the shoes to make them feel better on the feet.
Eyelet
A round hole through which a string passes. Also, a ring-shaped metal fitting that is attached to the hole. Also called an eyelet.
Feather
A part inside the upper that allows you to tighten or loosen the instep by passing a lace through it. It is attached to both sides. Shoes with separate left and right wings are called "external wingtip" shoes, while shoes with integrated left and right wings are called "internal wingtip" shoes.
Buffing <br>The process of polishing a surface to make it smooth or fluffy.
Harako (fetus)
This fur material is made from the leather of calves that are either pre-natal or just after birth, with the fur still intact.
Vulcanization process <br>A manufacturing method in which rubber containing sulfur is placed in a special furnace and subjected to high temperature and pressure to harden the rubber and firmly bond the upper and outsole. The result is shoes that are less likely to lose their shape, have soles that are less likely to peel off, and are highly flexible. Invented by American inventor Charles Goodyear in 1839. It is said to be the "basic method of making sneakers."
Punching <br>Decorative holes made in leather. Medallion. Decorative holes. In addition to design, they can also be used to improve breathability.
Canvas
A thick plain weave fabric made from cotton or linen. Canvas.
【fire】
Leather
"Leather" is the product of tanning "skin." "Leather" applies to both.
Pissname <br>A small tag attached to a product. It can contain the brand name, logo, etc.
Pigskin <br>Pigskin leather. Large pores and good breathability.
Vibram sole <br>Outsoles made by the Italian sole manufacturer Vibram. They are lightweight, highly flexible, and have anti-slip properties, making them highly functional.
String hole
A hole for shoelaces. Eyelet. Lace hole.
Lace-up shoes
These are shoes that you use shoelaces for. Lace-up shoes.
Heel <br>The heel part of the sole of the shoe.
Heel patch <br>A part that is attached to the side of the heel, directly at the back of the shoe, and often contains the brand name or logo.
Hiyokujitate (double-breasted)
This is a design in which the front placket is doubled to hide buttons, etc. It is often seen on coats and shirts, but we do not strictly use a double placket.
【debt】
V-tip <br>Shoes with V-shaped stitching from the instep to the toe.
Fitting <br>Checking whether the size and shape of the shoe fits your foot and how the design looks when actually worn.
Boot-like <br>Looks like a boot.
Faux leather <br>Leather made artificially. Artificial leather. Synthetic leather.
Fake mouton <br>Mouton artificially made to resemble natural mouton.
Foxing Tape <br>A rubber, tape-like material wrapped around the outside of the shoe. When viewed from the side, it is located between the upper and the outsole, and can easily become a design accent with the use of color or lines.
Formal shoes <br>Shoes to match formal attire.
Bag sewing
To sew in a bag shape. When the opening is sewn in this way, the cut edges are rounded and not sharp, making it comfortable for the foot.
Pigskin <br>Pigskin. Pigskin. Large pores, good breathability.
Flat shoes <br>Shoes with almost no heel or curvature and a flat sole.
Pleating <br>A process that creates pleats or creases.
Pull Strap <br>A strap-like tab made of leather or fabric that is often attached to the opening of a shoe, especially at the heel. In addition to adding design, it also helps with putting on and taking off the shoe.
Fulltect Processing : An anti-viral processing technology developed by Shikibo Co., Ltd. It is effective in removing certain viruses and bacteria from textiles, and is used in many textile products such as masks, protective clothing, and uniforms.
Plain toe <br>Simple design shoes with no stitching or other decorations on the toe area.
【fart】
Vegetable tanning
Tanning with tannins extracted from the bark of plants. The original texture of the leather is more likely to remain than with chrome tanning, and it is more likely to change over time. Tannin tanning. Vegetable tanning.
Snakeskin <br>Snakeskin. A rare and luxurious item.
Velcro <br>Hook-and-loop fastener. Magic tape.
Tongue <br>The tongue-like part under the wing to prevent the wing from directly touching the foot. Tongue. Shoe tongue.
Velour <br>This type of leather is made by tanning the leather like suede, then brushing the underside with sandpaper. Unlike suede, which has a fine nap, velour is characterized by its coarse nap and long fibers.
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Boa <br>Pile yarn is cut and left long and fluffy. Lightweight and highly insulating.
Pointed toe <br>Pointed toe design.
Whole Cut <br>The upper leather is connected with a single stitch only in one place, mainly at the heel, and these shoes are made from a single piece of leather. Because there is only one stitch, the shoes have a neat appearance and feel good on the feet. However, this requires more production skill.
Holding sensation <br>Feels like it's firmly in place.
Honzoko
It feels like it fits perfectly.
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【Ma】
Rolled-up sole <br>One of Spingle's iconic features. Outsole design. The name comes from the fact that the outsole rolls up to the foxing tape.
Magic tape <br>Hook-and-loop fastener. Velcro.
【fruit】
Webbed feet <br>A part that prevents water from entering. It eliminates the gap between the blades and the tongue, preventing water from entering through there. It is so named because it resembles the webbed feet of a human's hands and feet.
Midsole <br> Located between the outsole and insole, its main role is to absorb shock, but its characteristics vary depending on the brand. There are various types depending on the purpose and concept of the shoe, such as those with excellent cushioning, hard types that feel like you are gripping the ground with your bare feet, and types that are shaped to encourage a forward-leaning posture.
Mid-cut <br>Shoes whose height is between low-cut and high-cut. We refer to shoes whose height reaches around the ankle as mid-cut.
【nothing】
Mouton <br>Sheepskin. Excellent heat retention and moisture absorption properties.
【eye】
Medallion <br>A decorative hole attached to the instep. Mainly used to decorate wingtips and the like.
【too】
Monkey Boots <br>A lace-up boot with an open lacing. There are various theories as to the origin of the name, but it comes from the fact that the nose of the wooden shoe tree was short and its shape resembled a monkey's face.
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【or】
Goat leather
Goat leather. Goatskin.
【hot water】
【Yo】
Horizontal decoration
Decoration on the side of the shoe.
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【and others】
Lining <br>The inside of the shoe that comes into contact with the foot.
Last <br>A mold for making shoes. Shoes are made according to this mold. Wooden shoe tree.
Latex Sponge <br>A sponge made from foamed rubber. It is used in our insoles, as well as cosmetic puffs.
Rubber sole<br>A sole made of rubber such as natural or synthetic rubber.
Rubber boots <br>Boots made of rubber. Generally refers to rain boots.
【the law of nature】
Lizard <br>Lizard leather.
Reflector <br>Material that reflects light around the shoe.
Ribbon tape <br>A tape-like ribbon made from nylon, cotton, etc.
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RUBEAR
A sole brand from Spingle Company launched in 2021. They pursue the possibilities of soles and develop innovative soles.
[Re]
Layered <br>It means layered or piled up. It is a word often used in the fashion industry to refer to differences in color, material, length, etc.
【reactor】
Waxing, waxing
Applying wax to objects such as candles. Wax gives objects a unique texture and makes them water resistant.
Low cut <br>In our company, this refers to shoes whose opening is below the ankle.
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