Joint Girth The joint girth is a measurement around the shoe last. Measured around the last from the lateral ball point to the medial ball point. When measuring a last you need to know the joint girth. The joint girth of a last typically grades at […]
Force Lasting A lasting process where the insole board or Strobel sock (usually canvas or non-woven) is stitched around the last bottom edge to complete the upper. Usually used for more lightweight, flexible shoes such as running shoes. Also called slip lasting. In the force […]
Brannock device. You’ve seen this tool in every shoe store. This is the standard for measuring feet. If you’re developing footwear, you must have a Brannok device in your office. When a tester says a shoe fits loose or tight the first thing you need to […]
Retail Price The Retail Price is the price you pay for a pair of shoes in the retail store or the online website.
Wholesale Price The Wholesale Price of an Item is what a shoe store pays to buy an item from the shoe brand. The wholesale price is generally about 50% of the selling price or the retail price. A big store may negotiate a discount of a […]
The Shoe Master Carton The Master Carton or case pack for production shoes is usually a 10 or 12 pack depending on the size of the shoe and shoe inner box. In the master carton the inner boxes will be arranged so the warehouse worker […]
Shoe Parts: Mustache the Mustache is the shoe part attached to the shoe above the heel counter part. The classic sneaker will have a mustache.
The Shoe Part: Mudguard The Muguard is the shoe pattern part seen along the forward part of the shoe and along the edge of the outsole.
The Shoe Parts: Quarter Panel The Quarter Panel is the main shoe pattern part on the side of the shoe pattern. The Nike Swoosh, New Balance N and the Vans V-Bar are all located on the quarter panel.