Footwear Terms:

Arch: On a foot, the part that doesn't touch the ground. On footwear, the part that supports that part of the foot.

Bootie: A style that extends slightly higher than the ankle; usually made with a flexible material.

Clog: Traditionally, a boot or shoe with a wooden sole; today's styles often have plastic or synthetic soles.

Eyelet: A hole used for lacing or a fashion detail.

Grain leather: Leather with a grain that is distinct enough to be a fashion detail.

Insole: A light sole that forms the foundation of a shoe.

Instep: The upper surface of the foot; a consideration when selecting a shoe style.

Loafer: A casual and lightweight slip-on shoe, usually with a small tongue.

Moccasin: A shoe featuring an upper and sole constructed as one piece, usually made from a flexible material.

Mule: A slipper or shoe without a back part; held on the foot by the forepart alone.

Nubuck: Leather hide buffed on the grain side to create a velvety, buttery feel.

Patent leather: Leather treated to have a shiny finish.

Platform: An element—plastic, cork, wood, etc.—inserted between the insole and outsold to add height or fashion design.

Pump: A light, low-heeled dress shoe.

Riding boot: Knee-high boot that is pulled on and features a low heel.

Sandal: Comprised of a sole held on by strips of material over the top of the foot.

Slide: Generic term for a shoe that is slipped on and not fastened to the foot.

Sling back: A shoe with a strap that goes from the forepart, around the hollow part of the ankle; usually it's secured by a buckle.

Stiletto heel: A very narrow fashion heel measuring one centimeter or less across.

Tie shoe: Generic name for a shoe fastened to the foot with lacing.

Tongue: A piece of material that covers the instep and fills the gap between the sides of the shoes; protects the instep from the tension of the laces.

Upper: The part of the shoe that covers the upper surface of the foot; often made from leather, but plastic and cloth are common as well.

Wedge heel: A heel formed as an extension of the shoe, where the heel and shoe forefront are in contact with the ground throughout the entire length.

About the Collection
Designed to take it all on so you don't have to take them off, MIA Amore is with you every step of the way. The lifestyle brand designs footwear that seamlessly blends style and comfort and fuses them with effortless versatility and classic designs. At this point in your life, you need a reliable pair of shoes that look as amazing as they feel. With memory foam for support and a variety of sizing options, your new shoes can follow you from work to weddings to weekend vacations with ease. Take in all in stride with MIA Amore.

MIA Amore
They take it all on, so you don't have to take them off

About the Guest
With more than 25 years of experience in the entertainment and modeling industries, Becky Wright has worked alongside some of the best stylists in the business. Through this experience, she's gained a unique understanding of the fashion industry which helped her to develop the philosophy that "personal style transcends the trends." As a busy mom of two active teenage boys, Becky searched for footwear that allowed her to work as hard as she does while still keeping comfortable. Teaming up with MIA Amore, she has found the perfect blend of fashion and comfort in footwear.