Diagram parts of a running shoe. Every student of shoe design should know the correct names for shoe parts. The shoe pattern parts that surrounds the heel should have a stiff reinforcement. The 5 minute guide to becoming a running shoe expert cut through the jargon and understand every square inch of your kicks. You will be able to show off your knowledge and make sure the sales assistant isnt just after your hard earned money.
By amanda furrer and photography by trevor raab. An injection molded piece of plastic that gives the heel of the running shoe a stiff supporting feel. Here is a shoe parts diagram showing you the standard names for shoe parts. A relief cut that allows the runner to flex and bends without the shoe rubbing on the achilles tendon.
If you are designing a shoe you must know the correct names for the shoe pattern parts. In general a running shoe is made of seven main parts. Understanding the parts of a shoe gives you the knowledge to make a wise choice. Parts of a running shoe sole unit.
It is typically constructed from foam and dictates if it will be a cushioned stability or motion controlled ride. Here you can see a complete. Midsole this part of the shoe is found sandwiched between the insole of your shoe and the outsole. The upper the midsole the outsole the tongue of the shoe the heel counter the toe box and the last.
Each portion of shoe serves a particular function and has distinct features and properties that you need to be aware of to make the right running shoe buying decision. A running shoe is made up of three parts. Now you can see the anatomy of the shoe inside and out. What is an eyestay outsole or vamp.