Fancy That - Kingston, Ontario, Canada - Fashion Resources

Almond Toe -- The toe shape on any footwear that resembles an almond.

Ankle Wrap -- Straps that are meant to be wrapped around and tied at the ankle for a stylish accent.

Boat Shoe -- A type of shoe with non-slip outsole with lacing detail and worn casually with or without socks. Also referred to as a deck shoe.

Boot -- Any footwear that rises to the ankle or higher.

Bootie -- A shoe that has the styling of a boot without the height. Also called a shoe-boot.

Clog -- A type of shoe usually casual and comfortable with an open heel that slips on.

Column Heel -- A type of high heel that is rounded and column-shaped.

Distressed Leather -- Leather that has been rubbed, scratched or treated for a stylish effect.

Espadrille -- Any shoe that has woven rope or rope-like trim on the sole area.

Faux Leather -- Simulated non-animal leather-like material, usually polyurethane.

Flat Heel -- Shoes with a very low heel or no heel (Flats)

Flip-flop -- A type of sandal, 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.

Haircalf -- Natural calfskin material with a soft furry texture.

Insole -- The part of the shoe that the foot rests upon, usually cushioned.

Instep -- The area of the foot between the toes and the ankle, of the top front part of a shoe.

Kitten Heel -- A type of heel that is set forward, usually low in height.

Last -- A block or form shaped like a human foot and used in making the shoe.

Lining -- The material inside a shoe.

Mary Jane -- A type of women's shoe characterized by a strap across the instep.

Mersey Boot -- Also known as "Beatle Boots" dress boots with a zippered side and raised heel.

Moccasin --- A slip on style with visible stitching, often with soft bottom.

Mule -- A closed toe shoe with no back.

Nappa Leather -- A type of leather characterized by its stretchy, soft, smooth texture.

Negative Heel -- Popular in comfort footwear, and type of footbed with a lowered heel area designed for more natural foot placement.

Nubuck -- A type of leather that had been sanded for a smooth texture.

Outsole -- The very bottom of the shoe, the part that contacts the ground.

Patent Leather -- A type of leather that has been varnished for a shiny finish.

Peekaboo Toe - A type of closed toe with a small open panel allowing a glimpse of the toe.

Pumps -- Women's dress shoes, usually slip-ons, often with enclosed toe and sides.

Ruched -- A type of detailing characterized by gathering or pleated material with stitching accents.

Slingback -- Shoes that are backless with a rear strap that goes around the upper heel, usually with a buckle or elastic panel.

Slouched -- Boots with a baggy, gathered design.

Stacked Heel -- A heel that has horizontal lines, indicating that is made up of stacked layers of leather, of a heel with that appearance.

Stiletto -- A high, tapered, narrow heel, also called a "spike heel".

Strappy Sandal -- A sandal characterized by multiple straps.

Suede -- Leather that has bee sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft texture.

Thong Sandal -- Any sandal that has material that fits between the toes.

T-strap -- A type of shoe with a single vertical strap linking the toe and ankle/heel areas

Upper -- The part of the shoe that covers the top part of the foot, from heel to toe.