Basic Sneakers / Trainer
Basic Sneakers / Trainer
Basic Sneakers / Trainer
Veja
Volley Sneaker - White
$181.22
Italist
-24%
Dolce & Gabbana
Gold Calfskin Low Top Womens Sneakers
$654.00
$858.00
LUX LAIR
Veja
Volley Sneaker - White
$220.54
Italist
Maison Margiela
Replica Suede & Leather Sneakers White
$790.00
Neiman Marcus
Veja
Leather High-Top Sneakers - White
$182.44
Italist
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker () in Navy/White, Size: 15M/16.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker () in Black/White, Size: 16M/17.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Golden Goose
Mid Star Sneaker - Silver
$462.84
Italist
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker () in Natural White/Gum, Size: 16M/17.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Valentino Garavani
Open Sneaker - White
$497.90
Italist
-50%
Cole Haan
Womens Grand Crosscourt Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$89.95
$180.00
Cole Haan
Ferragamo
Gancini-Print Calf Leather Sneaker - Red
$500.26
Italist
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker () in Natural White, Size: 16M/17.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Comme Des Garçons
Heart-Embroidered Canvas Sneaker - Cream White
$141.19
Italist
-60%
Cole Haan
Womens Grand Crosscourt Rydell Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$59.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
Veja
Campo Sneaker - White
$234.98
Italist
-43%
Cole Haan
Womens Grand Crosscourt Davie Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$99.95
$175.00
Cole Haan
Comme Des Garçons
Sneaker - Cream White
$140.38
Italist
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker () in Clay, Size: 16M/17.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Veja
Campo Sneaker - Black
$178.43
Italist
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker () in Pink/White, Size: 15M/16.5W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Veja
Sneaker - Silver
$118.88
Italist
Cole Haan
Mens GrandPrø Crossover Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$180.00
Cole Haan
Tory Burch
Field Sneaker - Beige
$243.04
Italist
-60%
Cole Haan
Womens Grand Crosscourt Rydell Sneakers - Black Size 10.5
$59.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
Autry
Leather Low-Top Sneaker - White
$244.07
Italist
-60%
Cole Haan
Womens Grand Crosscourt Rydell Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$59.95
$150.00
Cole Haan
Veja
V-95 Sneakers - White
$134.23
Italist
Cole Haan
Mens GrandPrø Crossover Sneakers - Brown Size 10.5
$180.00
Cole Haan
Veja
Sneaker - White
$222.59
Italist
Cole Haan
Mens GrandPrø Crossover Sneakers - Black Size 10.5
$180.00
Cole Haan
Autry
Medalist Platform Sneaker - White
$273.84
Italist
Alo
Recovery Mode Sneaker () in Black/Gum, Size: 14.5M/16W
$195.00
Alo Yoga
Autry
Medalist Platform Sneaker - White
$279.24
Italist
-42%
Palm Angels
Beige Calfskin Low Top Mens Sneakers
$232.00
$402.00
LUX LAIR
Veja
Leather Calfskin Sneaker - White
$285.56
Italist
-34%
Jil Sander
White Leather Platform Womens Sneakers
$531.00
$802.00
LUX LAIR
Isabel Marant
Bryce Sneaker - Multicolor
$287.63
Italist
Converse
Chuck Lift Platform Sneakers Beige
$90.00
Anthropologie
Burberry
Terrace Mix Sneaker - White
$549.06
Italist
Vans
Authentic HI 2.0 Sneakers Brown
$70.00
Anthropologie
Axel Arigato
Area Sneaker - White
$339.84
Italist
Converse
Chuck Taylor Lift Platform Sneakers Pink
$80.00
Anthropologie
Valentino Garavani
Royco Sneakers - White
$566.45
Italist
Veja
Panenka Sneakers Purple
$170.00
Anthropologie
Valentino Garavani
Rockstud Sneaker - White
$569.89
Italist
Veja
V-90 Sneakers Blue
$190.00
Anthropologie
Golden Goose
Leather Low-Top Sneaker - White
$573.76
Italist
Reformation
Terra Sneakers Blue
$198.00
Anthropologie
Amiri
Pacific Sneaker - Beige
$355.39
Italist
-26%
Alohas
TB.24 Sneakers Beige
$139.95
$190.00
Anthropologie
Alohas
Tb.56 Sneaker - Beige
$361.11
Italist
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platform Canvas Sneakers Pink
$80.00
Anthropologie
Versace
Leather and Jacquard Athletic Sneaker - White
$597.87
Italist
Puma
Speedcat Lou Metallic Sneakers Gold
$110.00
Anthropologie
Jil Sander
Leather Platform Sneaker - White
$597.87
Italist
-29%
Maeve
Woven Leather Sneakers Brown
$119.95
$168.00
Anthropologie
Celine
Leather High-Top Sneaker - White
$638.06
Italist
Veja
Campo Leather Sneakers Brown
$175.00
Anthropologie
Eleventy
Perforated Leather Sneaker - Beige
$388.33
Italist
Veja
V-10 Prime Sneakers Gold
$180.00
Anthropologie
Dolce & Gabbana
Portofino Sneaker - Black
$673.43
Italist
Veja
ChromeFree Recife Sneakers Beige
$180.00
Anthropologie
Golden Goose
Ball Star Sneaker - White
$682.38
Italist
-20%
Vans
LX Authentic 44 Sneakers White
$59.95
$75.00
Anthropologie
Gucci
Shift Sneaker - White
$688.99
Italist
Vans
Authentic HI 2.0 Sneakers Black
$70.00
Anthropologie
Balmain
Swan Sneaker - Beige
$403.37
Italist
Vans
Authentic HI 2.0 Sneakers Blue
$70.00
Anthropologie
Versace
Baroque-Print Leather Sneaker - White
$446.10
Italist
Keen
Jasper Zionic Sneakers Purple
$150.00
Anthropologie
Burberry
Lf Box Sneaker - White
$448.38
Italist
Keen
Jasper Zionic Sneakers Beige
$150.00
Anthropologie
Dolce & Gabbana
Calfskin and Suede Sneaker - White
$452.63
Italist
Veja
Panenka Sneakers Green
$170.00
Anthropologie
Balmain
Sneaker - White
$475.70
Italist
Coolway
Goal Sneakers Silver
$130.00
Anthropologie
Dolce & Gabbana
Dolce&Gabbana Bassa Sneaker - White
$478.92
Italist
-24%
Valentino Garavani
White Calf Leather Bos Taurus Low Top Mens Sneakers
$686.00
$897.00
LUX LAIR
Versace
Medusa-Studded Sneaker - White
$490.17
Italist
-33%
Versace
White Calfskin Athletic Womens Sneakers
$740.00
$1,098.00
LUX LAIR
Valentino Garavani
Open Sneaker - Black
$497.90
Italist
-25%
Valentino Garavani
White Calf Leather Bos Taurus Athletic Mens Sneakers
$768.00
$1,020.00
LUX LAIR
Valentino Garavani
Open Sneaker - White
$497.90
Italist
-26%
Prada
Beige Calf Leather Bos Taurus Mens Sneakers
$867.00
$1,177.00
LUX LAIR
Chloé
Kick Sneaker - Pink
$499.36
Italist
-31%
Eleventy
Beige Leather Mens Sneakers
$415.00
$599.00
LUX LAIR
Ferragamo
Gancini Logo-Print Canvas Sneaker - Red
$500.26
Italist
Bloch
Adult Kix Dance Sneakers, White Black Leather
$91.00
BLOCH
The Basic Anatomy of Sneakers Explained
The Basic Anatomy of Sneakers Explained
When you’re shopping for sneakers, it’s important to know exactly what it is you’re looking for. Do you need a pair for running? Or a pair to kick your feet up and look cool in? Regardless of the materials used or if they’re for fashion or function, every pair of basic sneakers are usually built with the same parts.
Knowing these parts can help you figure out the qualities you want in a new pair of sneakers. Use this guide and you’ll become more of a sneaker expert the next time you’re shoe shopping.
- Heel: The back part of the shoe. The heel raises up from the sole and acts as support for the back of the foot.
- Insole: The uppermost layer of the sole. It’s the part of the sneaker you put your foot on top of. It’s also usually one of the cheapest parts of the sneaker, after the laces. Insoles can affect your arches if the material is too thin or flat, and they are also removable.
- Lining: The inside of the shoe. The lining is the part of the sneaker that actually touches your feet and can serve several purposes, like cushioning and moisture-wicking, depending on the material used.
- Midsole: The layer of the sole between the insole or upper and the outsole. Usually formed from a lightweight material like foam, it provides shock absorption and adds comfort to a sneaker.
- Outsole: The outermost part of the sole. The outsole is the last layer of the sole and is the part that actually touches the ground. The type of outsole a shoe has determines its grip.
- Sole: The bottom portion of the shoe, the part that you put your foot on and walk on. It is made up of layers—the insole, midsole and outsole.
- Upper: The top portion of the shoe. The upper contains the rest of the parts that are attached to the sole, the parts that actually cover your foot.
- Toe Box: The section above the toes. The toe box is a part of the upper and functions as comfort and protection while enclosing the top of the foot.
What do you need in your next pair of sneakers? Now that you’ve got the terminology down, you’ll be able to find it with no problem.
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