Lasting

Forms in the rough shape of a human foot, which are used in shoemaking. These were traditionally made from wood, but are now often made from recyclable plastic.

lasting

Oil & gas; Oil

Crew members in some sailing ships that go up on the masts to perform movements on the set of sails.

last

Sports; Track and field

Can refer to two different features of a shoe; the first is the construction of the shoe or the way the shoe's upper is attached to the midsole. There are three major types of ...

last

Financial services; Funds

The last reported transaction or trade price of the requested security.

eco-chic

Weddings; Coats & jackets; Fashion shows; Rainwear; Shirts

Environmentally-friendly and ethical design that does not sacrifice quality or style. Both 'green' and stylish. A combination of trendiness and environment.

blucher

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

A shoe construction featuring two side flaps of material that are joined across the foot with lacing.

tongue

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

Strip of leather or other material sewn into the vamp of the shoe extending to the main opening

upper

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

The part of the shoe that covers the top part of the foot, from heel to toe.

suede

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

Leather that has been sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft texture or 'nap'

slip-on

Footwear; Childrens shoes; Womens shoes; Mens shoes; Sports shoes

Footwear that slips on the foot with no other adjustments

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Fukushima ghost town

In Fukushima, Japan, areas surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant are still evacuated. These areas have become known as Fukushima ghost ...