Parts of a Wrestling Shoe Cut length - Wrestling shoes come in either mid-cut or high-tops for additional ankle support. Mid-cuts allow for a little more freedom of movement with less ankle support and vice versa Eyelets - Small holes in the eyestay helps to guide the shoelaces in place Eyestays - Strips of material […]

Parts of a Weightlifting Shoe Lining - The sock-like fabric on the inside of the shoe that increases overall comfort Eyelets - Small holes in the eyestay guide the shoelaces in place Strap - Many weightlifting shoes have ankle straps for increased comfort and foot lockdown Lacing - Traditional laces are the most common lacing […]

Parts of a Walking Shoe Lining - The soft fabric located inside of the shoe. Improves overall comfort Eyelets - Small holes on either side of the tongue that guides the shoelaces in place Eyestays - The strips of fabric that houses the eyelets and laces Lacing - Most walking shoes will use either traditional […]

Parts of a Volleyball Shoe Lining - A comfortable sock-like fabric sits on the inside of the shoe, covering the foot Eyelets - Holes on either side of the tongue that guides the laces in place Lacing - Traditional laces help provide the most adjustment in fit Mesh panels - Some volleyball shoes feature mesh […]

Parts of a Track Spike Lining - The soft fabric on the inside of the shoe that helps to increase overall comfort and absorb sweat Eyelets - Holes in the upper helps to keep the laces in place Lacing - Track spikes use traditional lacing for minute adjustments in tension Toe - The end of […]

Parts of a Tennis Shoe Lining - The fabric inside of a shoe. Very soft and meant to improve comfort Eyelets - Holes near the top of the upper guides shoelaces in place Lacing - Traditional shoelaces allow for the most adjustment in fit Ventilation holes - Helps to add breathability to a shoe Toe […]

Parts of a Soccer Cleat Lining - The sock-like fabric on the inside of the shoe, improves comfort Eyelets - Holes in the upper help to keep the laces in place Lacing - Soccer cleats use traditional laces allowing for the most adjustment in fit Toe box - A flexible toe box allows for efficient […]

Parts of an Indoor Soccer Shoe Lining - A sock-like fabric in the inside of the shoe helps to improve comfort Lacing - Traditional laces allow the most adjustment in fit Toe box - A flexible toe box allows for efficient running and dynamic movements Toe cap - Improves the durability of the toe and […]

Parts of a Snowboard Boot Outer shell - The outer portion of a snowboard boot Heel loop - Helps to make slipping on the boot easier Closure system - You have three lacing options: traditional laces, quick lacing, or BOA lacing. Each has their own pros and cons Backstay - A stiff support on the […]

Parts of a Skate Shoe Cut length - Skate shoes come in low-cuts, mid-tops, or high-tops, each with differing levels of mobility and ankle support Lining - The sock-like fabric inside the shoe helps to increase overall comfort Eye guards - Metal eye guards help to protect laces from ripping on grip tape Lacing - […]