Glossary · Shoemaking
Cemented construction
A shoe whose sole is glued to the upper. Cheap, light, flexible, and generally not resoleable. The majority of footwear made today, including a great deal of expensive designer footwear.
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Glossary · Shoemaking
A shoe whose sole is glued to the upper. Cheap, light, flexible, and generally not resoleable. The majority of footwear made today, including a great deal of expensive designer footwear.