A leather formed by braiding or weaving different pieces together.

A style originated in the 1700s by the Algonquin Indian tribe, featuring a moccasin front and stitching that extends to the bottom of the toe. Also known as a split toe.

A short strip of leather that connects the quarters down the back of the shoe.

A front-laced shoe in which the quarters meet and the vamp is stitched at the front of the throat. Bal is short for "Balmoral", the Scottish castle where this style was first introduced.

A style where the quarters flap open at the vamp, giving extra room at the throat and instep in fitting. The opposite of the balmoral style, which has a sewn, closed vamp.

A style where the quarters flap open at the vamp, giving extra room at the throat and instep in fitting. The opposite of the balmoral style, which has a sewn, closed vamp.

A shoe designed to be worn on a boat deck, featuring an anti-slip rubber sole. Generally considered to be a moccasin-type shoe, with two or three eyelets and side lacing.

Any type of footwear that extends over the ankle.

A piece of leather trimming fitted into or on top of the rear quarters.

A piece of woven, elastic fabric used to connect the sides of a slip-on shoe, enhancing the fit.