THE ANATOMY OF A SHOE

The Anatomy of a Shoe

Breast: the front of the heel under the arch

Cap: the toecap

Counter: overlaid piece at the back of the upper

Feather: the part of the last and the shoe where the upper’s edge meets the sole

Insole: a piece of leather or other material between the sole and the foot

Puff: a light reinforcing inside the upper which gives the toe its shape and support

Quarter: the part of the back of the upper, which covers the heel

Seat: the concave part of the heel that fits into the shoe and into which the heel of the foot sits

Shank: a piece of metal inserted between the sole and the insole lying against the arch of the foot

Sole: the piece of leather or other material that comes in contact with the ground

Stiffener: the inside stiffening of the upper, covering the heel and giving the back of the shoe support

Throat: the front of the vamp

Top Piece: the part of the heel that comes in contact with the ground.

Topline: the top edge of the upper

Upper: the piece of the shoe that covers the foot

Vamp: the part of the upper that covers the front of the foot as far as the back as the joint of the big toe

Waist: the part of the last and the shoe that corresponds to the arch and instep of the foot

CARING FOR YOUR FOOTWEARS

FOOTWEAR

Footwear is made of leather because it is comfortable, supportive, naturally water-repellent and breathable. The less water absorbed by leather, the longer it will last and the more comfortable your feet will be. Once wet, leather stretches and weakens, shrinks and becomes brittle as it dries. Here are a few simple suggestions to keep footwear performing at their best for years to come.

Cleaning

The first step to footwear maintenance is regular cleaning. Small particles of dirt can work their way into the fibres of the leather causing abrasion and break down. After use, rinse off mud and dirt with tap water. To remove oil-based dirt, excess wax and stubborn grime that will not be cleaned by plain water use Nikwax Footwear Cleaning Gel and a nylon brush. Be sure to clean the linings of your boots with a warm damp cloth after each use as well. Salt from perspiration can pass into the lining rapidly destroying the leather making it dry and cracked.

Re-proof or add water repellency

This is important not just to keep your feet dry, but will keep footwear cleaner and maintain the leather's suppleness for improved durability. After cleaning footwear with water, apply the appropriate Nikwax waterproofing treatment to the entire shoe or boot, paying special attention to the stitching and around hardware (anywhere the leather has been punctured) to ensure complete protection from the elements. Reapply as necessary or after use in severe conditions. For best results let footwear dry for 24 hours before use.

Drying

Start by removing the laces and inner soles. Dry footwear slowly at room temperature. Do not expose shoes or boots to a direct heat source. Excessive heat can cause irreversible damage to the leather and is harmful to the adhesives used in footwear construction. To help dry footwear that has been filled with water or is thoroughly soaked we recommend stuffing it with newspaper. Replace wet newspaper and repeat until footwear is dry.

Conditioning

Conditioning footwear can reduce the break-in time for new smooth leather shoes or boots and also revive old dried out footwear. We suggest using Nikwax Conditioner for Leather, a few times a year or as needed.

New Boots

To get the best results from your new boots or shoes, we recommend the following:

Fit

New footwear should be worn indoors for a few days to ensure that you are pleased with the fit

Comfort

When breaking in new boots be sure to wear the socks that you will be using with the boot.

Time

Allow adequate time to break in your new footwear. Heavier boots may require more time to break in. Start out with short walks working your way up to longer hikes. This will help guarantee your comfort and satisfaction.

Condition

If the boots are smooth leather and you have decided  that they are a good fit then Nikwax Conditioner for Leather can be applied to help break in your new boots.

Waterproof

After the boots have been worn in the outdoors a couple of times and the factory applied DWR (durable Water Repellency) is beginning  to wear off apply the appropriate Nikwax waterproofing treatment to extend the life of your footwear.

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TOE PAIN

Toe pain is one of the most common types of foot pain. Wearing ill-fitting or narrow shoes regularly is a frequent cause for toe pain. Shoes with narrow toe boxes can cause blisters, calluses, corns, and ingrown toenails, and can worsen other conditions, including bunions, hammertoes/claw toes, and Morton's neuroma.

The five toes (phalanges) and their connecting long bones (metatarsals) comprise the forefoot. Each toe (phalanx) is made up of several small bones. The big toe (hallux) has two phalanges, two joints (interphalangeal joints), and two tiny, round sesamoid bones. The other four toes each have three bones and two joints. The phalanges are connected to the metatarsals by five metatarsal phalangeal joints at the ball of the foot.

In addition to ill-fitting and narrow shoes, other common causes for toe pain include skin conditions, such as dry, cracked skin, eczema, and psoriasis; fungal infections, such as athlete's foot; bacterial infections; frostbite (i.e., damage to the skin and sometimes the underlying tissue caused by extreme cold); and fractures and bruises.

Gout is a disease caused by the buildup of uric acid in the joints that can cause severe toe pain. Gout usually affects the first metatarsal phalangeal joint of the big toe (hallux), the ankle joint, or the heel.

In addition to severe toe pain, gout may cause swelling, inflammation, redness (erythema), warmth, and stiffness.

TIPS ON FOOT PAIN

Overview Foot pain is very common—most people experience some type of foot pain during their lifetime. Pain can occur anywhere in the foot, including the toes, the ball of the foot, the arch, the instep, the sole, the heel, and the ankle.
The incidence of foot pain increases with age.
The three main parts of the foot are the forefoot, the midfoot, and the hindfoot.
The forefoot consists of the toes and the connecting long bones (the metatarsals).
The midfoot, or arch, consists of five irregularly shaped tarsal bones, which are connected to the forefoot and hindfoot by muscles and the plantar fascia (arch ligament).
The hindfoot, which is comprised of three joints, links the midfoot to the ankle (talus) and includes the heel bone (calcaneus). The heel is the largest bone in the foot and it joins the talus to form the subtalar joint.
The bottom of the heel bone is cushioned by a layer of fat.

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