On better-constructed shoes, this is a strip of leather which runs along the perimeter of the outsole. Its primary function is for attaching the upper to the outsole.
What is The Welt
100
This Construction is the easiest to resole
What is Good Year Welt
100
This is the process by which skins are preserved.
What is Tanning
100
This is the most forgiving upper pattern in terms of fit.
What is Lace Up
100
Over 75% of Frye leathers are tanned in this country.
Where is Italy
200
A three-dimensional model of a foot which gives a shoe its shape.
What is The Last
200
On this light weight construction, the upper material can be seen on the extension of the outsole
What is Stitch Out
200
This type of tanning uses a solution of chemicals (mostly chromium), acids, and salts to tan the leather.
What is Chrome Tanning
200
At Frye, we name our footwear based on the last and "blank"
What is construction
200
This USA tannery is the only tannery that we make publicly known that we use.
What is Horween
300
Frye uses this type of heel for dressier/cleaner boots becuase it gives the shoe a guaranteed straight line
What is wrapped heel
300
This construction utilizes a foxing to help ad hear the outsole to the upper
What is vulcanized
300
This type of tanning creates a stiffer product that shows off the natural characteristics of the hides.
What is Veg Tanning
300
When trying on a shoe, for proper fit, this part of the foot should sit in the widest part of last.
What is The ball
300
Frye's newest leather care product which can be used on accessories.
What is Leather Lotion
400
This part of a sneaker can delaminate when the upper is an oiled leather.
What is the foxing
400
This sneaker construction uses molded outsoles
What is Cup Sole
400
This is the darkening of leather caused by oxidation, sunlight, weather, oil in your hands and dirt building up on the surface
What is Patina
400
The first step to ensure the proper fit is to measure the foot using this.
What is Brannock Device
400
When the waxes in a leather rise to the top due to temperature changes, we call it this.
What is Blooming
500
A piece of leather forming the back and the toe of a shoe or boot. When used, its intention is to stiffen the material around the heel and the toe to give the foot its' shape and support to the foot
What is the heel and toe counter
500
This is an extremely artisanal form of shoe-making, because it starts out as a stitch out and then the upper is folded purely for added aesthetic.
What is san crispino
500
This is the highest quality type of leather.
What is Full Grain Leather
500
This happens in pull on boots as a result of the instep opening.
What is Heel Slippage
500
Some sandals like H-Band sandals without gore will not fit everyone because they have this kind of fit.