From a production point of view, shoes are a combination consisting of parts that have certain properties and quality characteristics. Each of them has its own purpose and performs a specific function. One of the most important elements in this design is the vamp. Read more about what a vamp is in shoes.
What parts does the upper of the shoe consist of?
The upper of a shoe is the collection of elements that cover the top of the foot. The external components most susceptible to wear are the toe and vamp. In addition to these elements, the upper includes such details as boots, boot, heel, tongue, rear outer belt, shoulder pad, as well as a variety of accessories. The internal parts of the top are the lining, the trim, the subblock and the ears. In addition to the internal and external components of the top, there are intermediate parts. These include hard toe caps, backs, sides, interlining, interlining, and fastening.
What kind of element is the vamp?
The vamp (front) is the part of the shoe that covers the upper surface of the foot in the instep area. This is one of the most important elements in the product. It determines how long the product will last, as well as how long it will retain its presentable appearance. It is most susceptible to wear and tear, since it is directly negatively affected by environmental factors such as dirt, dust, water, etc. This element is used in all types of shoes with the exception of some models of summer, dance, and those made by traction.
Features of the vamp element
The wear life and appearance of shoes is largely determined by the quality of the material from which the vamp is made. Therefore, this part must be made of a dense, elastic material that is resistant to repeated bending and stretching in the longitudinal direction.
The production of this element is a complex, lengthy process. The material for its manufacture is stretched many times in different directions, since it is necessary to gain confidence that the material will withstand the production procedure and will serve for a long time on the finished product.
Important! If the vamp is made of genuine leather, it is important that on both halves it is made not only from the skin of the same animal, but also from the same place. The significance of this is due to the fact that the material from which the parts are made has the same quality characteristics on both half-pairs. If this condition is not met, it is possible that on one of the half-pairs it will wear out much faster than on the other half-pair.
By the way! Due to the design features, the type of shoe to which it belongs can be identified by the vamp.
Vamp materials and impact resistance
During walking, the vamp actively and repeatedly bends and stretches, which determines the need for its production only from high-quality materials. In addition, it is located in the part of the leg where a significant amount of sweat is produced. This influence negatively affects the quality characteristics of the part, making it hard and brittle.
In order to increase the wear resistance of an element, the practice of strengthening it is often used. As a rule, the parts that strengthen the vamp are made of textiles. Frequently used options for reinforcing the part are the interlining and the sidewall. These elements protect the product from stretching. Strengthening this important part has a positive effect on the performance characteristics of the product.
But the fact of strengthening this element in industrial shoes is especially important when it is necessary to protect workers from potential health hazards and minimize possible injuries if the worker drops something heavy on his foot. It is important that the vamp of work shoes is reinforced and impact-resistant.
Therefore, such a part should be made only from high-quality impact-resistant, wear-resistant material. In general, the qualities that materials must have to make such an important part as a vamp are softness, elasticity and stretchability, as well as strength.
The most suitable materials for manufacturing are the following:
- genuine leather (thick and dense, for example: saddle cloth);
- high-quality leatherette;
- suede leather;
- nubuck;
- any other high-quality durable wear-resistant materials.
When buying shoes, it is important to know how they are made.This is true not only for work shoes, which are used in production, but also when purchasing products for personal wear. Only having an idea of the technology of its production is it possible to make the right choice and purchase a quality product that can be comfortable to wear and will serve you for many years.
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