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| Achilles Dip |
A dip in the heel lining of a shoe that cushions the achilles tendon. |
| Aerobic Shoe |
A shoe with cushioning and support specific to the high impact motions associated with aerobic activities, usually with a non-marking shoe. |
| Aglet |
The plastic covering the end of a shoelace which allows the lace to be easily threaded though an eyelet. |
| Airport Friendly |
A shoe that does not contain any metal and therefore will not effect airport metal detectors; can also be used to describe a shoe that slips on an off the foot easily for ease at airport security checkpoints. |
| All Terrain Sandal |
A shoe with a strap used to secure the shoe to the foot meant for outdoor use, with a rugged outsole; often treated to be water-resistant or waterproof. |
| Alligator Skin |
The hide of an alligator - a large reptile from China or the southeastern US with a broad head; usually featuring a pattern of multiple box shapes in various sizes. |
| Alum-Tanning |
A sterilization process applied to the insoles of shoes. |
| Ankle Boot |
A shoe covering the entire foot up the ankle, with or without a heel added for height; also known as a bootie or demi boot. |
| Ankle Strap |
A narrow, usually flat strip of a flexible material that secures or wraps around the ankle; may be used to secure the shoe to the foot or for decorative purposes. |
| Antiqued |
A finish that gives the appearance of age to an item; often used to refer to shoes made of leather. |
| Apron Toe |
A closed toe where a large piece of material overlaps at the front of the shoe at the toe, usually with visible stitching. |
| Arch |
The narrowest part of a shoe when viewed from the sole, located underneath the arch of the foot between the heel and the toes; also known as the waist, instep, or arch. |
| Athleisure Shoe |
A casual shoe with details or form inspired by athletic, usually men's shoes. |
| Athletic Shoe |
A shoe designed for wear while playing a specific sport, usually with cushioning and support specific to that activity. |
| A COLORS back to A-Z index |
| Alice Blue color |
Web color #F0F8FF; a moderate color in the spectrum between green and violet. |
| Alizarin Crimson color |
Web color #E32636; a red color. |
| Almond color |
One of 24 Crayola brand crayon colors created in 1998; a light brown color. |
| Amber color |
An orange yellow color; Web color #FFBF00. |
| Amethyst color |
A purple color; Web color #9966CC. |
| Antique Brass color |
One of 24 Crayola brand crayon colors created in 1998; a gold color with brown hues. |
| Apple color |
A bright color in the spectrum between yellow and blue; the color of Granny Smith apples. |
| Apricot color |
One of 48 Crayola brand crayon colors introduced between 1949 and 1957; a light orange color. Also a type of small fruit resembling a peach and plum. |
| Aqua color |
A blue color with light green hues; Web color #00FFFF. |
| Aquamarine color |
One of 16 Crayola brand crayon colors introduced between 1958 and 1971; a light blue color with green hues. Web color #7FFFD4. |
| Army Green color |
A light to moderate color lying in the spectrum between blue and yellow, with hues of brown or gray. |
| Asparagus color |
One of 16 Crayola brand crayon colors created in 1993 after being named in a contest for consumers; a green color. Web color #7BA05B. |
| Atomic Tangerine color |
One of 16 Crayola brand crayon colors introduced from 1972-1989; a bright orange color. |
| Avocado color |
A moderate green color with yellow hues; a type of fruit. |
| Azure color |
A blue color similar to the color of the clear sky; Web color #007FFF. |
