term	description
Dancing shoes	Mid heel T-bar shoes, usually with a closed toe / ankle, as worn by ballroom dancers
Distressed Leather	Leather that has been rubbed, scratched, or treated for a stylish effect
D’Orsay	Shoe with a closed toe and heel support, but missing the section in the middle
Driving Moc	A type of casual moccasin or slip on ideal for driving, with a flexible outsole, pedal-gripping sole, and a wraparound protected heel
Dual Density Midsole	Seen in running shoes, a midsole that employs two different densities of cushioning foam, with denser foam where the foot would normally tend to roll.
Elastic Gore	An elastic fabric panel inserted into shoes to provide stretch
Energy Return	In running and athletic shoes, it is the response after the foot strikes the ground, a sort of propulsion that helps maintain an effective “gait” or stride
Engineer Boot	Originally worn by the Army Corps of Engineers, it is a work style pull on boot characterized by instep and top straps
Espadrille –	Any shoe that has woven rope or rope-look trim, usually in the sole area
Faux Leather	Simulated non-animal leather-like material, usually polyurethane used in making all types of fashion accessories
Fisherman Sandal	Type of sandal with woven or stitched vertical and horizontal straps, often with a closed toe
Fitness	Athletic shoes ideally suited for gym-style workouts
Flat Heel	Shoes with a very low or no heel height
Flip-Flop	A type of sandal, with a bar that sits against the skin between the big and second toes. Usually a thong, with a lightweight foam outsole that makes a “flip-flop” sound when you walk.
Footbed	the insole of the shoe, where the foot rests
Full Grain Leather	Leather that shows a natural texture or “grain”
Gait Control	In athletic running or walking shoes, a system of controlling the foot's movement within the running or walking step to prevent injury and fatigue
Gardening Clog	A type of footwear that is usually backless, rubber, and waterproof, ideal for gardening
Gore-Tex	An advanced, lightweight waterproof material, ideal as a lining