Construction & Craft
What Is a Toe Puff? The Hidden Structure That Shapes a Dress Shoe Toe
A toe puff is hidden reinforcement. It is not the same thing as a cap-toe seam or decorative toe shape.
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Construction & Craft
What Is a Heel Counter? Why the Back of a Shoe Holds Its Shape
A heel counter helps the rear of a shoe keep its intended shape. Its stiffness and material vary by design, so more rigid is not automatically better.