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In addition to offering a wide variety of shoes, handbags and accessories, we strive to provide you with the best service in the industry. We feel it is our duty to not only provide you with great service, but we would also like to provide a reference guide for you to learn more about us and our industry. We are giving you the inside scoop to our company glossary so you can learn about shoes, handbags and accessories just like us. We hope this guide is useful to you and will make you feel more confident about the features that our products provide. Enjoy!
Other Guides:
- Measurement Guide:
- A guide to how we measure our products
- Size Conversion Chart:
- A guide to find your correct size no matter the shoe's origin
- E.V.A. (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
- A synthetic compound used for outsoles. E.V.A. provides cushioning to the foot and is easily shaped by heat and pressure.
- Eau de Parfum
- Also known as EDP, Eau de Parfum consists of 10-20% aromatic compounds (typically less than 15%) in a solvent ,typically an ethanol/water solvent.
- As the percentage of aromatic compounds increases, so does the intensity and longevity of the scent created.
- Perfume oil is necessarily diluted with a solvent because undiluted oils (natural or synthetic) contain high concentrations of chemical components (natural or otherwise) that will likely result in allergic reactions and possibly injury when applied directly to skin or clothing.
- Eau de Toilette
- Also known as EDT, Eau de Toilette consists of 5-15% aromatic compounds (typically less than 10%) in a solvent ,typically an ethanol/water solvent.
- As the percentage of aromatic compounds increases, so does the intensity and longevity of the scent created.
- Perfume oil is necessarily diluted with a solvent because undiluted oils (natural or synthetic) contain high concentrations of chemical components (natural or otherwise) that will likely result in allergic reactions and possibly injury when applied directly to skin or clothing.
- Elastane
- An elastic fabric made from segmented polyurethane that adds stretch. It's stronger and more durable than rubber. Similar to spandex.
- Embossed Leather
- A design that is imprinted onto leather and often simulated exotic skin - i.e., croco or snake. May also be a random pattern.
- Envelope Handbag
- A slim, envelop shaped handbag. May be a clutch or have a handle or strap.
- Espadrille
- A shoe or sandal style that has a woven rope or similar material covering the wedge or sole.
- Eyelet
- A hole through which a lace is threaded; may be reinforced with a metal ring or grommet.
