Binding:
the fabric channel through which the drawstring runs Box or Block: the stiff toe cup that encases the toes Box liner: the soft fabric that lines the inside of the box
Girth:
the measurement around the widest part of the foot, at the metatarsals at the ball of the loot
Highprofile:
a pointe,shoe box, often cylindrical, with a relatively large space between the outer sole and the top of the box
LowProfile:
a pointe shoe with a generally Hat shape and a relatively small space between the outer sole and the top of the box
Metatarsals :
the five bones between the ankle and the toes. Pointe shoe fitting is especially concerned with the area near the ball of the foot
the five bones between the ankle and the toes. Pointe shoe fitting is especially concerned with the area near the ball of the foot
Outer Sole:
the bottom part of the shoe, usually made of synthetic or leather, which is in contact with the floor when the dancer stands in the normal flat position
Platform:
the part of the pointe shoe on which the dancer stands
Pronation:
the rolling inward of the foot so that when standing flat, more weight is on the ball of the foot than on the outside
Quarter:
the part of the shoe covering the sides and heel of the foot Shank: the stiff insole that provides support
Sockliner:
the soft fabric that lies directly underneath the loot and runs the length of the shoe Throat: the opening of the shoe nearest the toes
Vamp:
the part of the shoe that covers the tops of the toes and the foot
Vamp Elastic:
wide, firm elastic sewn at the throat of the shoe to extend the vamp and cover the top of the foot