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HEEL COUNTER [3 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2004-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

A shaped and moulded component, usually of fibreboard, leatherboard or impregnated fabric, placed between the lining and upper material at the back of the shoe to improve shape retention of the quarters.

CONT

External heel stabilizer, internal heel counter : stabilizes the heel for better motion control. Adds durability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
DEF

Soutien de la tige, intercalé entre dessus et doublure, destiné à éviter l'affaissement de la tige et à maintenir le talon du pied en place.

OBS

Autrefois en cuir, il est actuellement en fibre, en cellulose, en polymères divers.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Calzado y zapatería
DEF

Pieza [...] que sirve de refuerzo interior a la parte trasera del calzado y contribuye a sujetar el pie.

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Record 2 2000-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

Small suede-covered pad which can be stuck to counter lining of shoe to reduce size at heel and prevent foot slipping out of shoe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
DEF

Small suede-covered pad which can be stuck to counter lining of shoe to reduce size at heel and prevent foot slipping out of shoe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie

Spanish

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