Anatomy of the shoe

According to McPhoil (1988) the anatomy of a shoe can be divided in an upper and lower (or bottom part). Sections of the upper include vamp, quarter, toebox, throat, insole board, and topline. The sections of the lower shoe consist of an outsole, shank and heel.

The Upper of the Shoe

• Vamp
• Quarter
• Toecap
• Linings
• Throat

The Sole of the Shoe

• Insole (inner sole)
• Outsole
• Shank
• Heel
• Welt