Hey there again, shoe encyclopedia enthusiasts. You've learned quite a bit about footwear and related terms at this point. But, fortunately, for your curious mind, the shoe encyclopedia still contains plenty more knowledge to be gained. The last lesson was about scotch grain (that doesn't involve alcohol), split leather, the monk strap and chukka boots. This time around the shoe encyclopedia lesson will be about pitch, the athleisure shoe, a medical condition called flat foot and podiatry.

Pitch
We're not talking fine tuning musical skills or throwing a fast one to the batter here. This is shoe talk, not music class or baseball. On a shoe, the pitch is the angle at which the back of the heel comes in contact with the sole, in contrast with where the front part of the heel and comes into contact with the sole. That angle, or pitch, is how stability in the shoe is determined.

Athleisure Shoe
An athleisure shoe is one that has a stylish, athletic look, but is actually for leisurely, relaxed wear. While athleisure shoes may look like those worn during athletics, these are instead for casual occasions, such as hanging out with your favorite group of friends. These come in styles for both men and women. This is currently a popular style of shoe.

Flat Foot
Flat foot is a medical condition. In this state, the arch sits flat in line with the rest of the foot. This condition occurs in many children, due to natural baby fat, but can also occur in adults. Flat foot in children (mostly babies) is usually normal and is eventually grown out of as the children get older. Adults who get flat foot do not usually grow out of it. It is generally not painful, but can be in more serious cases.

Podiatry
Podiatry is the licensed medical practice of treating and preventing foot diseases, ailments and conditions. In podiatry, medical professionals (commonly known as podiatrists) can diagnose, treat and advise on the prevention of conditions such as flat foot and bunions. If shoe and foot knowledge interest you a great deal, this is a profession to consider.