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Glossary entry

Italian term or phrase:

giro-piede

English translation:

collar

Added to glossary by fountain
Dec 28, 2015 13:23
8 yrs ago
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Italian term

giro-piede

Italian to English Other Textiles / Clothing / Fashion Shoes
I am translating a description of a moccasin loafer that is made using various materials. The toe-box, the sides of the upper and the strap are made from one material and the tongue and the "giro-piede" are made from suede. I haven't been able to get any hits on google from it. I'm wondering if it is just the top line of the shoe that runs around the ankle. I have no image unfortunately as I am sure it would make it immediately apparent.

Suggestions are appreciated.
Proposed translations (English)
3 +1 collar
4 shoe strap or sandal strap
2 +1 heel surround
References
In this case it seems to be an all-round...

Discussion

Eileen Cartoon Dec 28, 2015:
I couldn't find it but I think the giro-piede in a moccasin or loafer is the strip that runs all the way around the foot and connects vertically to the sole and the upper. I don't think it is a strap or the heel surround. I think it is the part that runs from the heel all the way around the foot and back to the heel again giving the thickness to the shoe.

Proposed translations

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collar

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qAZeJzHNP3o/UX2cZtwt5KI/AAAAAAAAAi...

https://assets.digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk/government/uplo...

Collar – The piece of material stitched around the opening or rim of the shoe. The collar may sometimes be padded to add extra comfort - See more at: http://www.shoedigest.com/shoe-dictionary/#sthash.xDldz52v.d...
Peer comment(s):
agree philgoddard : Yes, this is it. Here's an Italian reference: http://www.cenerentolacalzature.com/scarpa-bassa/888-woollin...
43 mins
Thanks a lot Phil!
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shoe strap or sandal strap

As you know the verb "girare" in Italian language means "to turn" and the noun "piede" means "foot". Therefore, "giro-piede" must be something that turns around one's foot; thus "shoe strap" or "sandal strap".
Note from asker:
Yet the text already states the strap is in leather - "vaschetta e fascetta in pelle". Am I confused and "fascetta" is something else here?
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heel surround

presented in a glazed ginger suede upper they feature a tan suede heel surround, moccasin style stitching around the toebox,
https://www.size.co.uk/product/pointer-mathieson-moc/034543?...

with tonal faux suede overlays to the toe and heel surround
http://www.footpatrol.co.uk/footwear/162971-gel-kayano.html

This silhouette is presented in a seaweed upper with rust panelling to the lace up, toe box and heel surround.
https://www.size.co.uk/product/nike-tailwind/109676/
Peer comment(s):
agree Lisa Jane : could well be this!
36 mins
Thanks, Lisa Jane
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Reference comments

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Reference:

In this case it seems to be an all-round fringe, but a mocassin is obviously different.

frangia lunga giro piede
http://www.barcastores.com/t120_frange_cernint-scarpe_donna-...
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