Glossary
A B C D F H I M N P R S T V W Z
Reinforced heel counter
The reinforced place in the shoe behind the heel is called the heel counter. Its purpose is to keep the foot in the correct position. Barefoot shoes don't normally have a reinforced heel counter so that the ankle can fully work, strengthen, and hold…
Rubber
Rubber is an elastic material obtained by vulcanization of natural or synthetic rubber (caoutchouc) - a chemical treatment for increased elasticity.