Bout-Dur: Rigid reinforcement placed at the front of the shoe, between the stem and the lining, to protect the toes from the shocks and keep the shape.

Loking: Set of the characteristics of a shoe that allow it to dress the foot correctly and comfortably.

Hinged: Semi-rigid reinforcement placed at the back of the shoe, between the stem and the lining, to maintain the heel.

Derby: Lacing shoes called "open", the guarantors are sewn on the upper.

Lining: Interior dressing of the shoe, in contact with the foot.

Essay: Part front of the stem, covering the porcery and the tip of the shoe.

Shape : Wooden or plastic mold, representing the volume of the foot, used for the manufacture of the shoe.

Guarantors: Parts reported on which are the eyelets, or other closure mode.

Assembly : Action which consists in perfectly positioning the upper on the form in order to assemble it.

Nubuck: Leather whose surface has been finely sanded to obtain a soft and velvety appearance.

PAGE: Technique which consists in refining the thickness of the leather to give it more flexibility.

Full flower: Leather having kept its upper surface intact. Its properties are exceptional.

First: Inland sole of the shoe.

Neighborhoods: Parts of the stem that wrap the heel and go up to lacing.

Richelieu: Lacing shoes called "closed", the districts are sewn under the upper.

Stem : Set of the parts that form the upper part of the shoe.

Velvet: Lower part of the leather finely sanded to have a soft and velvety appearance.