Shoes are made from different parts and in different ways. Each component, down to the materials to the glue will determine the longevity of the individual shoe in question. They can be machine made or handcrafted. Low cost or pricey. Nice or junky or anywhere in between.

Sole - is bottom part where all the padding comes into play to give the wearer optimal support. Shoes with good padding are crafted with quite a bit of layers for added support. Running shoes often have the best support and most padding, even times being made of space ages materials.

Insole – refers to the interior of a shoe. The foot sits right on it and can often be easily replaced when it is worn out. This is a nice conveince as you can just purchase a replacement insole rather than having to spend money on an entirely new set of shoes.

Upper cover – refers to the top of the shoe. It also goes by the name of vamp in many womens shoes. Many women’s shoes, such as the ones featured here just have straps rather than a full upper cover. They are cooler this way but do not offer protection of the foot from the elements and are not as popular during the wet winter months.

Heel – An integral part of any shoes, this part is different from the rest of the shoes and was usually added on in the end and, like the insole, can be replaced in some cases. Heels are fashionable and increase the height of the woman who wears it, which is important for women as they are usually shorter than most males. It’s very common for heels to become very narrow at the bottom and be a challenge for some women to walk in.

Women seem to have a shoe for every occasion. Women will often have pairs of shoes that are only worn with a certain outfit. Men have casual, dress and athletic shoes, women have all and a shoe for every day of the week.

source: qualityshoeguide