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Evaluating toe puffs and stiffeners

Describing the techniques used to test the performance characteristics of these key footwear components.

Shape retention – often reinforced by the toe puff and stiffener (also known as the ‘box toe’ and ‘counter’) – is a highly important characteristic of footwear to preserve the shape of the last and continue to maintain the foot space, fit and aesthetics throughout the lifetime of the product.

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