Shoes are composed of many different parts, each of which has a specific purpose. The HEEL is the back part of the shoe that supports the foot and provides stability. The TOE cap is a protective layer at the front of the shoe that covers the toes. The UPPER is the part of the shoe that covers the top of the foot and ankle. The TOE is the front part of the foot that is covered by the TOE cap. The LACE is the string used to tie the shoe together. The SOLE is the bottom part of the shoe that makes contact with the ground. The insole is the layer of cushioning material inside the shoe that provides comfort. The instep is the top part of the foot between the toes and the ankle. The EYELET is the small hole in the UPPER of the shoe through which the laces are threaded. The WELT is a strip of leather or other material that runs along the perimeter of the SOLE. The TONGUE is the flap of material on the UPPER of the shoe that covers the laces. The innersole is the layer of cushioning material between the insole and the SOLE. The ARCH is the curved part of the SOLE that supports the ARCH of the foot. The VAMP is the front part of the UPPER of the shoe. The inse is the inner part of the HEEL. The LAST is the form around which the shoe is constructed. The CLEAT is a raised piece of material on the SOLE of the shoe for traction. The tecap is a protective layer at the front of the shoe that covers the toes. The TREAD is the pattern on the SOLE of the shoe that provides traction. The walltoe is the area of the SOLE that wraps around the TOE of the shoe. The halfsole is the layer of cushioning material between the insole and the SOLE. The outersole is the outermost layer of the SOLE that makes contact with the ground.