Complete Footwear Dictionary » (2ND)

Rossi, trained as a podiatrist but working as a writer and trainer in the industry, presents an illustrated dictionary for all segments of the footwear industry and for medical practitioners involved in footwear. His topics include fabrics and materials, fashion and styling, manufacturing and sales, shoe retailing terms, and the anatomy and health of the foot. To the 1994 he has added 800 new terms to make nearly 4,000. He cross-references rather than indexes. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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The first dictionary that covers all aspects of footwear, including terms relating to types of shoes, leather, components, retailing, fashion, and manufacturing. Two appendices explain the origins of such terms as pump and suede, and English words with footwear origins such as scruple, cop, and bootlegger. Well illustrated and cross-referenced. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)