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In Depth Tutorials and Information
C h a p t e r
5
Chapter contents
Modern footwear
Introduction 69
Footwear construction -
component parts 69
Vamp 70
Quarter 70
Throat 71
Shank 71
Linings and insole 71
Outer sole and heel 72
Materials used in footwear
construction 72
Upper materials 72
Linings 72
Soling and heels 73
Footwear styles 73
Manufacture of footwear 75
Last manufacture 75
Pattern cutting 77
Upper cutting 78
Closing 79
Lasting 79
Finishing 79
Summary 79
Review questions 79
Reflection 79
Self-assessed questions 80
Introduction
Modern footwear has evolved with dramatic
speed since the industrial revolution when
automated production took over from the craft-
based production of early footwear. This mass
production has driven the variety of footwear
designs that we have today, and the accessi-
bility of cheaper footwear has resulted in an
increase in the numbers of shoes owned by
individuals. Changes in fashion are dealt with
quickly and the automated processes allow
adaptation of basic footwear designs.
This chapter will provide the practitioner
with knowledge of footwear construction,
design and the manufacturing process. The
purpose of this is to achieve an understanding
of the function of each component part in rela-
tion to the requirements for an individual's foot
health. This is essential if the practitioner is to
provide footwear advice to patients in relation
to their footwear styles and purchases.
Footwear construction -
component parts
The component parts of footwear can be
grouped into those that make up the upper (the
vamp, the quarters, throat, heel counter and
toe cap), those which form the inner part of the
shoe (insole and linings) and those which form
the sole (shank, outer sole and heel) (
Figure
5.1
). The following areas are the main ones in
relation to the it of the footwear.
