
POINTE SHOE ANATOMY
Front View
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A - Shank (Covered in Insole Liner)
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B - Throat
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C - Vamp Length
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Side View
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D - Binding & Drawstring
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E - Side Seam
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F - Wing
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G - Crown Height
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H - Toe Box
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I - Toe Platform
Underside View
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J - Back Seam & Heel Curve
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K - Back Quarter
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L - Outer Sole ( Mostly Leather)
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M - Toe Pleats (Traditional Design)
