Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Shoes Glossary for the Wholesale Shoes Business

Women’s shoes wholesalers have to be in-the-know of all terms pertaining to wholesale shoes.

Ankle Strap – style of footwear with a strap attached at the rear end of the shoe that encircles the ankle.
Ballerina Flat – a ballet-style flat shoe that is good for everyday wear. These wholesale shoes can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. Its versatility makes it a best-seller.
Boot – style of footwear that extends above the ankle and above. This type of wholesale shoes sells out fast!
Bootie – known as a shootie or a shoe-boot, this is a boot that has the style of a shoe that does not go beyond the ankles.
D’Orsay (“door-say”) – a type of pump with one or both sides cut.
Espadrille – a rubber-soled sandal with and a woven rope or a similar material covering the wedge or the sole area.
Kitten Heel – a tapered low heel with a narrow base.
Mary Jane – a low-heeled shoe characterized with a strap that goes across the instep. The Mary Jane will  never go out of style, so be sure to stock up for your wholesale shoes business.
Moccasin – a slip-on shoe with a soft leather bottom with visible stitches.
Oxford – a low-heeled shoe that covers the entire foot with laces tied over the instep.
Peep Toe – a style of footwear characterized with a narrow opening at the front, slightly showing the toes.
Platform – a shoe or a sandal bearing a high and thick sole, usually with high heels to adjust to the thick sole. Women love this type of wholesale shoes because it gives them height without the pain.
Pump – a slip-on type of shoe with no fastenings, usually having any heel height. Another women’s wholesale shoes classic!
Sandal – a type of footwear fastened by straps.
Slingback – a style of footwear with a strap attached at the rear end of the shoe that encircles the heel.
Sneaker/Running Shoe – a comfortable and lightweight shoe with a rubber sole, usually used for athletics.
Wedge – a heel that follows the shoe’s contour, extending from the back of the shoe to the front, filling the entire shank portion; heel may be of any height.

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