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Wash and clean your moccasin shoe

2016-10-31T12:46:00.002+06:00

Moccasins are as comfortable and durable now as they were in the past. Because this footwear is so foot-friendly, you’re likely to wear your moccasins often, eventually resulting in some areas that need a gentle cleaning. Whether the moccasins are short or tall, suede or leather, keeping them clean and cared for extends their useful life and their beauty.

It’s Important to wash or clean our shoes made from leather and other animal skins. Now a day, moccasins remain huge popular as comfortable, casual footwear. Most manufacturers still make moccasins out of leather or sheepskin or, so it's best to clean your delicate shoes by hand. Some manufacture also makes moccasins by using fabric like denim. Regularly removing dirt and stains is an effective way to keep your moccasins looking like new.

As you wear your moccasins, a soft leather shoe or slipper, they will become dirty. If only a few spots are dirty or stained, spot treat the shoes. If the entire shoe could use a good cleaning, clean the entire surface. Because leather is a porous material, do not wash the shoes in the washing machine. Keep in mind that the water can damage the leather, as well as cause the shoe to lose its shape. Hand-washing is recommended for both spot and all over cleaning with baby shampo or detergent.

Before we go to cleaning our shoes, let’s see how may moccasin types are?

If your moccasin is made by leather, it should be finished leather or suede leather. Now a day’s suede leather is using to make moccasin. The boat shoes which also moccasin are made by finish leather. The loafer and slipper also made by suede leather.

What you need to clean

Leather brush or toothbrush
Baby shampoo or detergent
Cloth
Tissue paper or paper towels (optional)
A piece of Foam

To remove loose dirt from the finish leather moccasins you will need a leather brush or a toothbrush. Alternatively, take the moccasins outside and clap the soles together to knock off soil.

Moisten a soft brush with cool water and then squirt a few drops of baby shampoo or mild detergent onto the bristles. Scrub the moccasins gently to get rid of stuck-on dirt and stains. Wash the tops of the moccasins and the soles.

Many moccasins have bow, saddle or ornament. If your shoes have any of these, brush them carefully to avoid damage.

Wet a cloth with cool water and then wipe the moccasins to remove the soap. Rinse the cloth with clean water after every few wipes.

Allow the shoes to air dry. Do not try to dry the shoes in direct sunlight or put them next to a heat source, such as an oven or furnace. For faster drying, stuff the toes (Front part of the shoe) of the shoes with tissue paper or paper towels. If the paper gets soaked with water, replace it with dry paper.

How to Clean Suede Leather Shoe

Suede, like prom queens, is made from the hides of lamb, goats, deer, and calves. What separates suede from full-grain leather (and prom queens from common royalty) is suede’s nappy finish, which is the result of the part of the hide used and finishing techniques. Suede is softer and more flexible (sexy) than full-grain leather. Suede is as soft as Jimmy Carter’s foreign policy. Try getting naked and throwing you on a quality suede sofa—it’s back-inside-the-womb softness. This softness, mind you, comes at a price. Suede’s nappy, textured finish is parched for moisture and grime—it gets as dirty as that prom queen after 36 rounds of peach Schnapps.

The easy way to clean any type of suede shoes, just take foam from your wasted sofa of buy a piece of foam. Cut the foam 2 by 2 inch. With this piece of foam just clean your shoes like brush. The foam will clean all the dirt from your shoe.

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Running Shoes and Tech combination

2016-08-16T16:56:00.000+06:00

A running shoe revolution has been afoot for the past few years, but only recently has a wide variety of lighter, more minimally designed shoes hit the stores. Why the dramatic changes? Research has confirmed that lighter, more flexible, lower-to-the-ground shoes enable feet to move similarly to how they move when barefoot, and that allows the most natural and efficient form possible.

We found—and tested—some of the latest technology for runners to understand their every move and know the meaning behind each step.

Trail: Salomon XR Mission
A less experienced runner seeking extra stability on mildly rugged terrain or smooth rolling trails.

With an extra-wide base and a copious amount of cushioning, the XR Mission serves up a stable platform on uneven terrain by creating maximum contact with the ground. Built in the likeness of a softly cushioned road-running shoe, the ride is as soft and plush on dirt roads and smooth rolling trails as it is on pavement. It’s not as light or low to the ground as some of its contemporaries (and it has a relatively high 10 mm heel-forefoot differential), but its additional girth absorbs sharp objects underfoot and fends off sidewall abrasions with ease.

Trail: Montrail Rogue Fly Shoe
An experienced trail runner who is light on his or her feet and can run nimbly on trails that include rocks, roots, gravel, wet leaves, mud, and roller-coaster profiles

This low-profile off-road fiend is the ultimate high-speed racing flat for the trails. It has a lightweight, easy-flexing demeanor that promotes high-cadence running on smooth trails and allows a runner to nimbly dance over roots and rocks like a mountain goat. A race-ready snugness, a thin layer of foam cushioning, and a matrix of low-profile outsole lugs combine for a stable connection to the ground underfoot and the ultimate performance-oriented fit. The Rogue Fly has a relatively high 10 mm heel-forefoot height differential, but it’s a performance-enhancing design; the low-to-the-ground forefoot aids in a runner’s ability to feel the ground and run nimbly when high-speed handling and sure-footedness is crucial, while the slightly thicker heel comes in handy for controlled braking on steep descents and an extra layer of comfort for long runs.

Trail: Scarpa Spark
A trail runner who regularly runs on rugged trails strewn with rocks, logs, and other debris.

scarpa spark trail running shoes

The Spark is a surprisingly light and agile shoe built for technical mountain trails, one that offers a good amount of protection and durability without sacrificing the flexibility needed for nimble movements and precise footsteps on craggy trails. One of the keys to the Spark’s agility is its moderate heel-forefoot drop (only 6 mm), which helps ensure flat, stable foot placements on unstable terrain. It also has a snug heel and midfoot fit and a slightly wider toe box that allows for the inevitable toe stubbing and foot swelling on rugged mountain routes. The low-profile outsole lugs offer good traction on a variety of surfaces and, combined with a flexible nylon protection plate buried in the midfoot, keep sharp objects from painfully poking the bottom of your feet.

Road: Skechers GOrun
A race-fit runner with dynamic core strength and good form who is interested in running fast times in everything from a 5K to a marathon.

Long known for hip teen sneakers and firm-your-buns fitness shoes for soccer moms, Skechers turned heads by entering the performance running category and signing 36-year-old, 2004 Olympic silver medalist Meb Keflezighi in the summer of 2011. With Keflezighi’s help, Skechers designed a superlight shoe with a unique rockered (convex) outsole and a 4 mm heel-forefoot differential that encourages a centered foot strike and the efficient, upright running posture and forward momentum that go along with it. This shoe has a soft ride like a traditional training shoe; the get-up-and-go of a racing flat; and the lithe, barely-there feel of a modern minimalist shoe. As for Keflezighi, he won the U.S. Olympic Trials marathon on January 14 in Houston and will be racing in a pair of red, white, and blue GOrun in the Olympics this summer in London.

Road: New Balance 1080 v2
An avid runner who is interested in transitioning into a more minimally designed shoe without having to drop down to a barely-there minimalist model

The 1080 v2 is a good example of a shoe that has been updated for the better. Taking some of the elements of its uber-minimalist Minimus line of shoes, New Balance incorporated lighter, more responsive midsole foams; a lower-profile heel (and a moderate 8 mm heel-toe drop); and a wider toe box for natural forefoot splay into the second incarnation of this neutral-cushioned model. The changes were subtle but significant, resulting in a high-mileage trainer that encourages good running form (by reducing high-impact heel striking) without forgoing the cushion, comfort, and support most runners want (and need) for long-distance running.

Road: Brooks PureCadence

The PureCadence is one of a new generation of shoes that enables a stable ride by first focusing on a runner’s gait—namely by getting the runner to land with a lighter midfoot strike instead of a heavy heel strike. The relatively flat profile (the PureCadence has a 4 mm heel-forefoot differential), wide outsole, and unobtrusive foot-stabilizing midsole platform all play a role in creating a smooth transition from impact to liftoff. That it’s also very light, has a plush interior, and offers a cushy ride are a few other ways it avoids the confined feeling of a traditional stability shoe.
Best For: An aspiring half-marathoner/marathoner who has worn motion control or stability shoes in the past to offset weak ankles and/or pronation issues

Barefoot: Altra Instinct, Intuition (men and women)
A runner of any experience level interested in transitioning to more natural running form with the idea of increasing strength, health, and longevity

For Men

For Women

For years, running shop employees Golden Harper and Brian Beckstead were helping runners nurse their way back to health from common overuse injuries by trimming most of the foam out of their traditional trainers. The idea was to get them into a level, or zero-drop, platform (meaning the foot sits level between the heel and forefoot) that simulates the natural movements of a barefoot running gait while still offering some of the necessary protection and cushioning for running on roads. Their insights led to the Instinct (and the women’s Intuition), which offer a common-sense approach to barefoot-style running shoes (thanks to 10 mm of semifirm cushioning underfoot) with a bulbous foot-shaped forefoot design. The extra roomy toe box allows the metatarsal arches to naturally spread upon impact, allowing a runner to maximize muscle activation in the feet and lower legs to mitigate shock absorption and enable optimally efficient form.

Barefoot-Style Shoes: Merrell Road Glove, Pace Glove (men and women)

For Men

A fit runner who has worked on his or her form and core strength and is ready to experience barefoot-style running on paved roads and concrete sidewalks

For Women

A poster child for the modern minimalist movement, the Road Glove (the women’s version is called the Pace Glove) is a stripped-down running shoe that encourages a primal connection with the ground. With a zero-drop design profile, a miniscule amount of cushioning (a mere 4 mm of firm, compression-molded EVA), and virtually no structural support, this shoe demands a natural, midfoot-style running gait—heel-striking would be very painful on hard surfaces in this shoe. The thin amount of material lets your feet “feel” the ground for better proprioception, and a durable Vibram rubber outsole provides good traction while also offering protection against gravel, pebbles, and other small items that could otherwise be quite painful when stepped on.

Best Running Apps

Runner’s World SmartCoach
Interested in training for a race with a simple but very effective custom-tailored training plan? The Runner’s World SmartCoach app, powered by Training Peaks, can create an individualized training plan up to 16 weeks long for distances from 5K to the marathon. After answering a short questionnaire about your running goals and background, it uses proven training methodology to create a program just for you, with daily workout suggestions and advice at your fingertips.

iMapMyRUN
From the ultimate route-mapping site, this app allows a runner to track and save data from a run—interactive maps, photos, videos, elevation profiles, etc.—and share it with others in a worldwide community atwww.mapmyrun.com. The app also comes with access to website features like nutritional plans and the ability to challenge other runners.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series – Free Apps

Any good running coach worth his or her salt will tell you that you need to know the course—and train for its specific features—if you expect to run your best race. This free app puts the biggest and fastest growing half-marathon and marathon series in the U.S. right at your fingertips. In addition to helping you choose your next race, the app gives you access to course maps and elevation profiles, training suggestions, and social media comments from other runners.

Runmeter GPS 6.0 iPhone Apps

This app can turn an iPhone into a motivational running coach. Not only can it suggest and track workouts and give detailed feedback about your fitness, but it also has audible announcements and reminders to encourage you along the way. With this app, you can share your training and racing data with others via social media or just save the maps, graphs, and charts of your efforts for future comparisons.

Yurbuds Ironman Inspire Pro

Yurbuds Ironman Inspire Pro

Don’t write off corded headphones as a thing of the past just yet. Yurbuds has taken running headphones to a whole new level with the iPod- and iPhone-compatible Ironman Inspire Pro. With a three-function, in-line control, the Inspire Pro allows quick, one-handed volume adjustments and song changes on the fly. Plus, an in-line microphone allows you to take iPhone calls in stride. But perhaps the best aspect is the secure fit of the customizable ear buds—a variety of sizes are available, and two sizes come with each unit—that snugly and safely fit just outside the opening of the ear and channel sound directly into the ear canal.

Timex Ironman Run Trainer With GPS Technology

Welcome to the sensible, intuitive modern running watch. The Ironman Run Trainer is loaded with runner-friendly features, including a large, easy-to-read (and customizable) display, hydration/nutrition reminders, pace alerts, and a quick-touch night light. It knows exactly when you've run one mile, two miles, three miles, etc., so it can take splits during a race or run without the user having to push a button. With an ANT+ compatible foot pod or heart-rate sensor, it tracks real-time pace, distance, altitude, and heart-rate data that can be seamlessly downloaded for analysis in TrainingPeaks software.

Apple iPod Nano

apple ipod nano

Running with music can put a charge in your stride, but carrying even smallish devices and managing headphone cords can be annoyingly cumbersome. Wearing an iPod Nano is a no-brainer because of its diminutive size, but wearing it on a wristwatch-style band like the Blackout LunaTik can reduce the hassles even more. Simply plug in the headphones and run the cord up your arm under your shirt and you’ll be running hands-free with your favorite tunes amping you up. Changing playlists, adjusting the volume on the run, and getting workout data feedback (via shoes enhanced with the Nike+ platform) is a breeze midstride.

Belkin FastFit Armband

Belkin FastFit Armband

Sometimes you can’t leave your phone behind, even while you’re running. But as much as an iPhone can keep you connected while also blasting your favorite tunes, it can be quite cumbersome and heavy several miles into a run. The sleek FastFit Armband comfortably secures an iPhone to your upper arm with a breathable stretchy wrap closure that allows an easy-to-adjust, customizable fit. A cable capsule pod helps keep headphone cords organized and out of the way.

Suunto Ambit

Suunto ambit

The latest and greatest do-everything adventure/fitness watch for trail runners, the Suunto Ambit uses a full-feature, accelerometer-integrated GPS that accurately tracks pace, speed, and distance, while a heart-rate monitor tracks heartbeats from a comfortable chest strap. All GPS devices are prone to big fluctuations in speed reporting based on discontinuity to satellite connections, but instead of "smoothing" (a.k.a. reporting an average pace over several seconds), the Ambit uses a process called FusedSpeed, which combines GPS-derived figures and real-time 3D accelerometer data based on your arm swing rate to provide consistent pace read-outs. The Ambit also tracks barometric pressure, temperature, altitude, and can, with a 3-D compass, record movements in topographic detail. It might be a bit too much watch for someone training for a marathon, but it’s an essential piece of equipment for a data-savvy mountain runner training for an ultra-distance race like the Hardrock 100 Endurance Run in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.

Mophie Juice Pack Plus Outdoor Edition

Mophie Juice Pack Plus Outdoor Edition

The Mophie Juice Pack Plus is the ultimate trail runner’s control panel. Bundled with the free Mophie Outdoor app and contained in a lightweight external hard shell, it transforms an iPhone into a dedicated GPS receiver that tracks elevation, distance, and geo-referenced data (for example, exact coordinates of photos you take on a scenic trail) on an epic run in the mountains or a simple run around your neighborhood. It also adds a layer of protection, while a built-in rechargeable backup battery doubles the charge-life of the phone. A free one-year content subscription puts five million square miles of hi-res U.S. maps, zoomable to 1:8000 scale, at your fingertips.

Jabra Sport Bluetooth Headphones

Jabra Sport Bluetooth Headphones

The Jabra Sport Bluetooth Headphones make running with music a sublime experience. Essentially a pair of wrap-the-ear bud modules connected by a short cord that sits behind the head, they offer up stunning sound quality and a secure, comfortable fit. Start a playlist or turn on the built-in FM radio, stash your music device or smart phone, and head out for a run, knowing you can easily adjust the volume on the right earpiece without slowing down. It comes with a free download of the Endomondo Sports Tracker fitness application, which can keep track of time, speed, and distance traveled during your run.

Griffin AeroSport

Griffin Aerosport

One of the challenges of running with an iPod or smart phone is that carrying a device that size can be cumbersome. (Although those who ran with first-generation Sony Walkmans in the 1980s will probably find that amusing.) There are several armband carriers available, but few come close to the AeroSport for comfort, stability, and simplicity. It’s made primarily from stretchy Lycra, which offers the necessary flexibility as your arm moves during a run, and it has an extrawide closure band that stays put without cutting off circulation.

Soleus GPS 1.0

Soleus GPS

Not so long ago, GPS-enhanced watches were nothing if not pricey, not to mention as big as a small clock. But now there’s a new generation of GPS running watches available at affordable price points that are no bigger than a typical running watch. Designed with easy-to-use functionality, the Soleus GPS 1.0 has a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that allows it to track speed, pace, caloric burn, and current and total distance. (And yes, it still has a chronograph stopwatch, the basic function that most runners care about most.)

JayBird Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones

Jaybrid Sportsband Bluetooth Headphones

If you’re just not comfortable with earbuds while you’re running, JayBird Gear’s Sportsband headphones might do the trick for keeping your groove on a run. They’re lightweight but fit snug and don’t bounce or slide out of place, even while running fast. Once connected to your smart phone as a Bluetooth device (there’s a plug-in adapter sold separately to make an iPod Bluetooth-compatible), you can operate all of the controls from the buttons on the right side of the headphone apparatus.

Garmin Forerunner 610

Garmin Forerunner

The consummate fitness runner for runners, the Forerunner 610 tracks and charts speed, time, distance, running cadence, elevation, and heart-rate data with a touch-screen interface that’s easy to use (even with gloves) and isn’t compromised when water or sweat drips on it. If you’re a detail-oriented runner who likes to track precise workout performance, you’ll appreciate things like the autopause function (which automatically pauses your workout data collection in the event you’re forced to stop running at a stoplight) and the watch’s ability to automatically calculate your mile splits during a run. All of that data is automatically transferred to your computer (when it’s in close proximity) so it can be analyzed later at

Correct Toes

Correct Toes

This toe-spacing device made from medical-grade silicone allows a runner’s toes and metatarsal arch to properly splay when the forefoot hits the ground to maximize stability and forward propulsion. Developed by podiatrist and competitive runner Ray McClanahan, Correct Toes can help increase foot strength and eliminate a variety of minor foot problems such as corns, bunions, ingrown toenails, and limited toe agility. It’s a relatively simple piece of equipment that has garnered rave reviews from health professionals and minimalist running experts.

adidas adiPure Trainer

Adipure Trainer

Unlike the other toe shoes on the market, this new one from adidas isn’t necessarily made for running. Instead, it’s best used as a training tool geared toward strengthening your feet and lower legs as you transition to minimally designed running shoes. The individual action of the toes and the on-the-ground feeling of the thin rubber outsole allows a foot to move dynamically, engaging and conditioning dozens of smaller muscles that tend to be underutilized in more traditional running shoes. Wear the adiPure Trainer for strength and form drills or for other cross-training activities such as CrossFit, weight lifting, or your next pedestal core routine.

Strutz Sole

These padded neoprene arch supports, held in place directly under the elastic compression straps, are easily slipped on or off over your socks and made to be worn in or out of shoes for all-day shock absorption and pain relief. Independent research conducted at the University of Ottawa suggests that these simple Strutz Pro accessories may offer considerable, immediate relief for arch-related pain.

Invisible Shoes

One of the ways you can condition your feet to run in minimally constructed running shoes is to wear flat, barely-there shoes during everyday life. Invisible Shoes sells a do-it-yourself kit for making a version of huarache sandals similar to those worn by the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico’s Copper Canyon. The kit comes with a thin layer of durable rubber material (you can choose either 4 mm or 6 mm) and nylon/polypropylene laces that wrap the foot and ankle to create arguably the simplest shoe in the world. (You can also pay $40-45 to have Invisible Shoes make the shoes for you.) Running in Invisible Shoes can evoke a primal experience, one that can connect a runner to mankind’s ancient roots while also modernizing a runner’s physique and technique in line with current thinking about minimalism. You can feel the ground considerably more than in traditional shoes with thick foam midsoles, and that allows you to run with greater agility and immediately put yourself in optimally efficient running posture.

Livestrong LSPRO2

For years, indoor cyclists have enjoyed virtually riding through scenic courses while sitting on a training bike in the gym. Now there are finally similar equivalents for runners on treadmills. Outside Interactive’s pre-paced DVD series ($20-$40, outsideinteractive.com) takes runners through popular running locales—including the 26.2-mile course of the Boston Marathon and through the roads and trails of Central Park in New York City—with a variety of run-specific information (including mile makers and elevation) that appear on screen. On the other hand, the AFG 7.1 AT ($2,000; afgfitness.com) and the Livestrong LSPRO2 treadmills ($2,000; livestrongfitness.com) can provide virtual-reality running workouts through a variety of cities and scenic places via high-definition, cinema-quality video footage played on a big-screen TV. The treadmills incline or decline according to the type of terrain on the screen, and the scenery speeds up or slows down depending on the pace of the runner.

Polar M400 Running Watch

The M400 tracks all the crucial stats during a run, including time, pace, distance, heart rate and calories burned. Data can be synced and analyzed with theit smartphone app or desktop platform so you can quickly identify victories or areas that need improvement.
With a :Back to Start” feature, you don’t have to worry about getting lost in a new city or unfamiliar area. The super soft band and uncomplicated design make this watch easy to fall in love with.
Bsx Insight Lactate threshold and muscle oxygen monitor

If you’ve ever had a lactate threshold test done, you know two things

They aren’t fun and
They aren’t cheap.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the concept of lactate threshold, your body produces a substance called lactate during exercise, which can negatively affect your performance. An LT test measures the amount of lactate your body can handle before your running (or other exercise) is negatively affected.
In the simplest of words, BSX insight is an LT test you can take any time you want. A small muscle-monitoring device fits inside a compression sleeve worn during runs to constantly track the amount of oxygen being supplied to your muscles and the rate at which your body is removing lactate.
The corresponding mobile app lets you take a true LT test or simple track your body during a daily run. Either way, the workout summary provides all the information you need to understand the level at which your muscles are performing-or not performing-at various tages of your training schedule.
Note: we found that the app is not very phone battery-friendly, so be sure to force-close it after each workout.

Fitbit surge running watch and fitness tracker

The Surge is Fitbits answer to the traditional running watch, providing basic tracking capabilities like mileage, pace and heart rate.
What makes the surge stand out, however is the addition of text and call notifications, sleep tracking and the ability to control your music playlist. With a battery that lasts up to seven days, you can spend less time charging and more time on the go.

TruMedic TM-1000Pro Deluxe Tens Unit Electronic Pulse Massager

For those of us who cant get to masseuse or chiropractor as often as we’d like, enter the trumedic TENS unit.
The compact and lightweight device comes with eight reusable electrode pads that can be placed on the body to deliver electronic pulses to the areas you need it most. These pulses stimulate nerves and muscles, aiming to relieve pain and provide a calming “massage.”
Usability is super simple, with clearly labeled buttons that correspond to the area of the body you are targeting and indicate intensity level and treatment time.

Milestone pod run tracker

Considering how small and simple the milestone Pod is, the amount of data you get from it is pretty substantial. Simply lace the device onto your shoe and hit the road.
At the end of your workout, you’ll have access to a plethora of stats on your running style, including foot strike, cadence, stride length, leg swing and more. The product app also tells you ideal stats, so you know how far away you are from perfect form.

Stridalyzer Smart Insoles

It seems as though everything these days is becoming “smarter,” and that even includes the insole of your shoes.
The sensors in these lightweight, flexible insoles track your running form, stress points and consistency throughout your workout. The insoles connect to an app that provides real-time alerts to highlight stresses your body may be experiencing during a run.
The app also provides guidance based on your results, offereing advice to strengthen certain muscles, improve your stride or correct inconsistent joint stress.
Note: Recommend making sure the insole are fully charged before each run. Otherwise, you’ll have a hard time connecting them to the app.

Stryd Power Meter

Tracking an athlete’s power output has been a proven training method in cycling for years, and now stryd has brought the concept to the running world.
Using power metrics allows you to pinpoint from errors of sources of wasted energy to become a more efficient runner. As compared to heart rate, power measurements are more effective as a training metric because they take into account environmental conditions and poor running form.
The Stryd lightweight sensor attaches to a heart rate monitor strap and connects with most brands of running watches. During your training, the sensor tracks your body’s power output, displaying the metric in watts. This number is shown in real-time on your watch or training app, and workout stats are synced with the Stryd platform where you can compare your runs to previous workouts.

Polar A360 Fitness Tracker

Sometimes, you don’t want to wear a giant running watch on your wrist all day. The polar A360 solver this problem, and it’s a great way to track your daily fitness levels while not running.
The sleek device-which comes in five colors-tracks steps, distance covered and calories burned, while providing an on-demand heart rate taken from the wrist. It has eight training modes, so it can be worn during a variety of exercises (including swimming), but is understated enough to be worn during the day as a general fitness tracker.

Thats all. Choose yours.

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Think before you buy running shoe

2016-06-27T16:48:00.000+06:00

Which running shoe is better for you?

No shoe is perfect for every runner and not all running shoes are designed the same. Running shoe shopping is like shopping for cars: before you invest in some serious mileage take the time to test drive each model. Because all runners are biomechanically different with distinct needs, so investing in the latest fad shoe may not be the best way to go, as running in the wrong shoes can result in aches, pains and even a missing toenail. With such dramatic changes in running shoe styles in recent years, how the heck do you know which shoes to buy? Not to worry, here are a few tips on how to shop for running shoes.

The three main foot types are flat, neutral and high-arched–factors which can help determine one’s level of pronation. In general, flat-footed runners are fit into motion control shoes to help slow down the rate of overpronation, while those with moderate to high arches are fitted for either cushioned or stability shoes, which provide a mild amount of support but are still flexible and well cushioned. You might wind up with the brand, but check out with a few other brands and models to see what’s out there. Be careful about buying the latest model of a shoe without at least trying it on.

Before you start shopping, consider what running shoe you really want and need. How a shoe fits your foot size and shape is very important. If you’re a relatively new runner aiming for your first marathon, don’t buy something heavy, extra foamy and rigid just because you’ve worn motion control shoes in the past.

Find shoes with a lower heel. Know the heel-to-toe drop of your current shoes and consider transitioning to a model with a slightly lower differential. The single biggest thing you can do to help you reduce the ill effects of overpronation is to reduce the dramatic levering effect of heel-striking in a shoe with a high heel-toe drop.

Choose which feel is right for you. Do you prefer to feel the responsiveness of the road with every stride, or do you like the cushioned ride of a more traditional running shoe? The models of running shoes are endless. From racing flats to trail shoes and everything in between choose the pair that will best suit your personal preferences, as well as your running environment.

Make sure you have a half to a full thumb’s nail length from your big toe to the end of the shoe. This may require going up in size from your street shoe. Running causes our feet to swell so you’ll want to have plenty of room in the toe box. If you’re toes are crammed in the front of the shoe, you could develop blisters or black toenails.

Before finalize you buying, take a short run around the store to test the fit, function and comfort. Make sure the shoe you choose feels great when you are running, not just standing.

It important to prevent injuries replaces your shoes every 200 to 400 miles depending on the surface that you run. Running in old, worn-out shoes is one of the most common causes of running injuries. Over time, our shoes lose cushioning, stability and shock absorption. You’ll know when you need to replace your shoes when you feel discomfort in your joints and muscles.

Remember, when it comes down to it, it’s less about the shoes and more about how you run. Ideally, a shoe is only there to offer a little bit of protection and comfort from the hard surfaces below your feet. How committed you are to getting really fit and how dedicated you are to doing drills and improving your form are what matter most. Shoes are necessary and they do help, but only a little.

Happy Shopping.

Boat shoes Characteristics and uses

2016-06-19T13:32:00.000+06:00

Comfortable! At first think about this. You spend lots of money so you deserve this. But boats shoes are some of the most comfortable shoes. Their oiled leather is much softer than normal leather and thick rubber soles aren’t just good at keeping you from sliding on a wet deck and also provide a nice cushion so that you can comfortably stand on your feet as long as you need to.
When it comes to boat shoes, you are probably going to wind up paying a little bit more for them than you would traditional shoes. However, that’s because the good ones do a whole lot more for you than traditional shoes do!

But, before you go out and buy a pair, you need to make sure that you are making the most out of your hard-earned money.
With a good pair of boat shoes, you don’t have to worry about slick surfaces!
Most of boat shoes look similar to moccasins shoes. Both have the hand stitch with plug/vamp and body. Boat shoes have thick soles that will keep you from slipping and sliding.
Most of boat shoes come with white rubber soles. But with these white, rubber soles, you can feel free to walk all over the place– with confidence. With white soles, what makes deck shoes different from other shoes?

The shoes upper always made out of leather that has been specially-treated with oil(Oil-Pull up Leather), so that they are soft and comfortable. And, most of them are hand-sewn, which provides added comfort. I would like to mention that the hand sewing is stitched different style. Boat shoes were actually designed to combine the comfort of slip-on loafers with a traction that’s far better than traditional sneakers. However, that leather also provides a shoe that is water-resistant.
These shoes also look great – because they come in a variety of colors and styles. You can get a pair of boat shoes that slip right on, or you can get a pair that looks like full-fledged sneakers.
“Timberland” has the very best shoes, are top brands for boat shoes.
Boat shoes offer a ton of versatility. In fact, lots of men wear them all over the place – and pair them with jeans, khakis, and shorts.

timberland boat shoes

The great thing about these shoes is that you can dress them up or down. You can spend the afternoon wearing them with a bathing suit and t-shirt, then pair them with some khakis and a button-down shirt for a dinner date once you’re back on dry land.
To get the most out of your boat shoes, you will need to find a style that you are comfortable with, since you will likely be wearing them all over the place!

Characteristics of Boat Shoes

Usually have leather uppers. But now a day, uppers are available in both canvas and leather in various colors and patterns.
Hand-sewn (Moccasin stitch) and Top-stitched.
Moccasin construction.
Usually have four or six eyelets each pair.
Laces are made of the same materials as the uppers especially with leather lace. Now available with conventional laces.
Usually use White sole (most of them white/brown). Now also use EVA sole for low weight.

Boat shoes

Taking Care of Boat Shoes

Like all shoes, these shoes need to be taken care of, especially since they are often exposed to saltwater and the sun.

To protect smooth leather from the elements, shine them with water-based cream shoe polish on a regular basis. It’s the stuff you find in glass jars, not tins.
Avoid liquid and quick-drying polishes that contain alcohol or silicone.
Keep them free of dirt, dust and salt deposits. Use a brush to do this as required.
Suede boat shoes can be cleaned by sprinkling and massaging cornmeal onto the surface. Leave them overnight and then brush off the cornmeal. Use a brass bristle suede brush to realign the grain. Also can brush with a foam peace.
Although some say your canvas boat shoes can be machine washed if they don’t contain any leather, I would not do it. Much better to hand wash them with soap because you may destroy inexpensive boat shoes in the washing machine.
Dry your shoes at room temperature and avoid direct heat or sunlight to prevent them from drying out and developing cracks.
Store them carefully, and use shoe trees to help retain their shape.
Use a shoe horn to put them on and maintain the shape and structure of their backs.
One last handy tip — you can remove spots using a pencil eraser and a vinegar and water solution. If you have oil or fat spots, apply rubber cement, allow it to dry and then rub it off. Again, you do it at your own risk.

Buy Best Nike Basketball Shoes

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Play Basketball with Nike Basketball Shoe.

LOW-PROFILE DESIGN. DYNAMIC LOCKDOWN.

The Nike HyperLive Men's Basketball Shoe offers a low-to-the-court feel, while its responsive midsole and cage combine to wrap the forefoot for locked-in stability. The lightweight upper and hexagonal outsole pattern deliver natural flexibility and superior traction during play.

Nike HyperLive Men's Basketball Shoe

BENEFITS

Breathable upper made of lightweight composite materials
Lateral forefoot cage provides a locked-down fit
Asymmetrical U-throat design for better stability when cutting from side to side
Low-profile, injected Phylon midsole wraps the heel and lateral forefoot for enhanced stability
Rubber outsole for durability and traction on multiple surfaces

PRODUCT DETAILS

Hexagonal pattern for multidirectional traction
Partial mesh inner sleeve for breathable comfort

This shoe is made by Stuckon Process.

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NIKE ZOOM ASCENTION

NIKE ZOOM ASCENTION

LOCKED-DOWN STABILITY

The Nike Zoom Ascention Men's Basketball Shoe features high-tensile stitching on a mesh upper for breathable, dynamic support. A Nike Zoom Air unit at the forefoot give you low-profile, responsive cushioning on the court.

BENEFITS

Mesh upper with high-tensile stitching for breathability and support
Phylon midsole provides lightweight stability
Nike Zoom Air unit in forefoot offers low-profile, responsive cushioning
Rubber outsole with modified herringbone pattern for traction and durability
Lateral outsole wing enhances stability for side-to-side movement

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DYNAMIC LOCKDOWN, MAXIMUM BREATHABILITY.

The Nike Air Max Emergent Men's Basketball Shoe provides locked-down support and excellent airflow on the court with a genuine and synthetic leather upper and Breathe Tech construction.

BENEFITS

Genuine and synthetic leather upper provides durability and support
Breath Tech construction allows for optimal ventilation
Phylon midsole for lightweight cushioning and stability
Max Air unit in the heel delivers maximum impact cushioning
Rubber outsole provides durability and multidirectional traction
Deep flex grooves in the forefoot for natural motion

NIKE AIR MAX ORIGINS

Nike's revolutionary Air-Sole unit made its way into Nike footwear in the late '70s. In 1987, the Nike Air Max 1 debuted with visible air in its heel, allowing fans more than just the feel of Air-Sole comfort—suddenly they could see it. Since then, next-generation Nike Air Max shoes have become a hit with athletes and collectors by offering striking color combinations and reliable, lightweight cushioning.

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Buy Cheap Best Women's Summer shoes

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Getting dressed in summer starts from the feet up. Whether you’re strolling the boardwalk, exploring the city streets, or dancing till dawn, the season’s best activities require shoes to match. Now its summer and time to get summer shoes. In Amazon there are huge collections of summer shoes. From all here are cheap three women's summer shoes that you might be interested to buy.

Women’s wedge pearl across the top platform

Type of Shoes: Vintage Pumps
Type of Construction: Stuck-on

Women’s wedge pearl across the top platform

Very Stylish and comfortable for summer. The back of the shoes have zipper and the shoe itself is stiff back there. You may hurt a little but will be comfortable once they are broken in. Walk over a mile they were comfortable. The zipper and the heel do not rub and they are overall very cute and comfortable. You can wear them to work with dress pants.

Materials used:

Synthetic
Decorative flower
Heel approx 4”P
Platform measure approx 2.5”

Women's Embroidery Floral Strappy Round Toe Platform Wedges

Type of Shoes: Pumps
Type of Construction: Stuck-on

This shoes comes from Ava Costume Company, Inc. is a China's designer, manufacturer and retailer of Halloween costumes and accessories. Nice embroidery in upper, heel with 2” wedges which are comfortable to walk in. These shoes are perfectly and easily adjustable with small or large ankle. These shoes go great with jeans, skirts and dress. And also comfortable all day at work.

Women's Embroidery Floral Strappy Round Toe Platform Wedges

Materials used:

Cotton-blend
Upper materials-Canvas.

Fashion Brand Best Show Women's Summer Style Elastic T-strap Bohemia Beaded Owl Flat Sandals

Type of Shoes: Sandal
Type of Construction: Stuck-on

Summer Style Shoes Woman, Flat Sandals With Bohemia Beaded Owl. Five Colors: Women Sandals Black/ Beige/ Sky Blue/ Red/ Purple. Sandale Femme With Flipflop Round Head. Women Flats Sandals With Elastic T-strap. The Sandals Make You Beauty And Walking Easily Comfortable

F ashion Brand Best Show Women's Summer Style Elastic T-strap Bohemia Beaded Owl Flat Sandals

Back Counter Type:Back
StrapProcess:Adhesive
Platform Height:0-3cm
Side Vamp Type:Open
Closure Type:Slip-On

Materials Used:

Insole Material:Rubber
Upper Material:PU

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Best Leather Boat Shoe at Cheap Price

2016-05-12T16:51:00.000+06:00

Boat shoe is like Moccasin Shoe. These shoes are definitely good looking and feel great on the foot. Fully leather upper, Synthetic outsole.

Great shoes at a great price. You will be excited the same way of stitches through to the first layer of sole, all quality leather uppers, and quality materials and construction all around. Also added some additional inside heel padding and a small pad at the top of the tongue.
Materials are Used:

Leather
Synthetic sole
Sporty boat shoe featuring moccasin toe and slotted collar with rawhide lacing
EVA insert with Poron foam

See what customer says about this fantastic shoe.

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Timberland Men's Classic Two-Eye Boat Shoe

Best Running shoes under $50

2016-05-05T15:23:00.000+06:00

Running shoe is a great shoes for athlete. Why Running shoe is the best?

Running shoes are designed specifically for the sport, to cushion and guide your foot and ankle movement. If you've ever suffered hurting hips, sore feet or painful ankles after running, it might be because you aren't wearing the right type of shoe. Whether you are choosing between using a running shoe or running barefoot, or between a running shoe and a regular shoe, a running shoe can provide a number of advantages.

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New Balance Women's W560V6 Running Shoe

Running Shoe Under $50

What you find this shoe.......

Synthetic
Imported
Synthetic sole
Cushioned running shoe featuring breathable-mesh upper with lace-up entry
Padded tongue and collar
12 mm drop
Injection-molded EVA foam midsole
Grippy rubber outsole

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Flat sandals for fashionable ladies

2016-05-04T16:53:00.004+06:00

It's too hot. Need to wear flat sandal?

See some sandals you may want to wear.

ILANA LOGO FLIP FLOPS

Classic flip flops given an upscale reinterpretation with luxe goldtone-tipped toes. Oversi

zed bebe logo on sole.
Synthetic upper, synthetic outsole

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ELIKAA LOGO FLIP FLOPS

Spa-perfect flip flops with interlocked "bb" logos centered on enamel thong accents.

Synthetic upper, synthetic outsole
Imported
Heel height: .47" (1.2 cm)

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MERRIGAN FLAT SANDALS

St. Tropez-chic flat sandals in a right-now slide design with goldtone-detailed vamp straps and single toe rings.

Synthetic upper, synthetic outsole
Imported
Heel height: .47" (1.2 cm)

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Nice Jordan Retro High OG - Boys' Grade School shoe

2016-05-03T13:49:00.003+06:00

Jordan Retro 1 High OG - Boys' Grade School The Jordan Retro 1 offers you the old-school Jordan look you've always coveted and the world-class style you've come to expect.

Leather upper with padded collar for comfort.

EVA midsole for cushioning.

Encapsulated Air-Sole® unit in the heel.

Solid rubber cupsole with deep flex groves, concentric traction pattern.

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Quality Manual Conclusion

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Conclusion:

Quality has always been a primary requirement and considered to be the life, comfort and fashion of Footwear. There is no denying fact that "Your Company name" had been following Quality Control System in the production process since its inception. Compiling this quality manual is a humble effort to put almost all necessary details of Quality Control System to ensure that the factory has a Manual/ Guideline in black and white to follow. In the beginning will not concentrate on the statistical Quality Control System. Should follow this after a while when have enough and required manpower to exercise that. Any positive inclusion in this manual which will help the factory in improving quality is always welcome; but has to be done with prior approval from the top management of your company. All need to educate and train their work force in line with this Quality Manual to try and streamline our quality system. Sincere and team effort only can help to improve in quality the sector.

Conclusion

Note:-
Authority reserve's the right from time to time for correction or amendment any portion of this manual as per QMS standard.

Quality Manual- Control of nonconforming products

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Control of nonconforming products

Purpose:

To prevent the dispatch of nonconforming products to the customer.

Scope:

This section applies to the products which do not conform the required quality.

Nonconforming product

ACTIVITIES:

Non-conforming goods are identified during the checking of receiving section¬, Process inspection and final inspection.

When a major non conformance is discovered i.e. (one that requires a managerial executive decision regarding its disposition) it is so identified and segregated," subject to the appropriate management decision, the defective goods are reworked, accepted on concession, re-graded or rejected.
Where appropriate, the customer is consulted concerning any concession.

IN A NUT SHELL QUALITY IN PRACTICE:

In our company quality assurance activities start from forward looking design and guarded down to the inspection stage.

During product development utmost care is taken both in terms of aesthetic and technical details.
When ordering materials or components specifications are made known to the vendor. If necessary he is educated, materials are accepted after the necessary checking is OK.
All equipment's, machine and instruments are maintained at top working condition.
Trained operatives are organized before production is planned.
Production file is prepared along with costing.
Regular spot checking of key operations followed by final checking in

Cutting of upper & bottom.
Prefabrication of components.
Compounding , rolling & moulding of rubber/crepe components
Injection of TPR/PVC soles.
Lasting conveyors.
Shoe finishing and branding of socks.
Packaging

During in process control if anything is found below level of performance corrective actions are taken.
End products are checked and inspected in three/ four stages:

By checkers in lasting line.
By inspectors at the end of lasting line
By quality control personnel at the warehouse
Third party inspection as per buyer’s requirement.

Responsibility of “quality assurance” therefore, is shared by almost entire management of our company i.e

Product development
Procurement
Store personnel
Floor supervisors/ production managers
Quality team
Buyer
Third party inspector (Wherever required).

Further to this we statistically analyze the customers claim if any and corrective actions taken through P.D. Dept. and production floor.

To guard this, wear test of the product is regularly conducted by the P.D. Dept. at development stages and afterwards from regular production line.

Quality Manual- Process inspection- finial Inspection

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Purpose:

To establish and maintain documented procedures for final inspection in order to verify that the specified requirements for the product are met.

Scope:

This section applies to the product being produced in the factory.

Checking by the quality checker after ratio packing in the master cartoon as per AQL requirement and making report. To make recheck if the consignment fails AQL requirement.

After final quality checking, quality passed products are kept in a restricted confined area called finished goods warehouse.

Over and above, in many instances checking is also done by buyer’s representative. Sometimes by the third party as suggested by the Buyer.

All the above checking are carried out on the basis of approved reference sample. Besides that on the basis of the quality report preventive/corrective actions are initiated by the quality dept. They also check the processing parameters such as time, temperature and pressure on daily basis.

Here maintain some documents to finalize the product.

Quality Manual-Inspection Process- Lasting and finishing

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This is the final process of a shoe making

After every critical operation there is a checker, up to the finishing. Then checking of ready shoe on the line pair by pair by quality checker before packing and making report.
Random checking by the quality supervisor as per AQL requirement after checking by the quality checker before packing and making report.
Sole bonding test after finishing and making report.
Checking by the quality assurance in-charge after ratio packing in the master cartoon as per AQL requirement and making report. To make recheck if the consignment fails AQL requirement.

Process inspection of Lasting and finishing dept.

Check points:

After lasting
After buffing
After un-lasting
After finishing on quality table
Roaming check by quality supervisor.

Documents used:

Daily Quality Report by individual checker.
Daily Quality Report recapitulation as per Department.
Random inspection report.
Corrective & Preventive action report.
Daily Process parameter test report.

Quality Manual-Process Inspection Outsole and Solefinishing

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Outsole Dept:

Rubber Outsole Process

Rubber Sole Process

Specification

Compounding Specification

Solefinishing dept:

Practical finishing of outsole:

After making the outsole, some of them need to fabricate (Cutting, buffing, joining sole & heel, sole & wedge, fixing welt, attaching different/same materials, shaping, profiling, beveling, coloring etc) and finish them as per requirement depending on the type of outsole to make them usable following the approved sample.

Insole to be prepared in the similar fashion.

Flow chart of Outsole and Sole finishing Dept.

Quality Manual Process Inspection Sewing

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Sewing Quality Process Inspection.

It is an inspection of the work-in-progress done at the sewing section. The main objective of the Sewing Inspection is to ensure conformity to quality in terms of material performance and Workmanship.

Checking of stitched components piece by piece after every sewing operation.
After sewing, checking of stitched upper pair by pair by quality checker.
Random checking by the quality supervisor before supplying to the lasting/ hand sewing dept. and making report.

Check points:

During loading of the conveyor.
Roaming check by supervisor on the conveyor
Final in line inspection by quality checker on the quality table.

Sewing Process Inspection

Documents used:

Daily Quality Report by individual checker.
Daily Quality Report recapitulation as per Department.
Random inspection report.
Corrective & Preventive action report.

Quality Manual- Process Inspection- Cutting and prefabrication

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Cutting and pre-fabrication Quality Process Inspection.

Component Inspection:

Checking of components piece by piece after cutting and keeping of records.
Roaming supervisor checks randomly.
After pre-fabrication (splitting, lamination, skiving, printing) 100% checking pair by pair by quality checker and keeping record.
Final checking by the Cutting quality in-charge as per AQL requirement before supplying to the sewing dept.

Check points:

After every cutter.
After re-cutting.
After completion of the entire prefabrication job before supply to sewing dept.

Documents used:

Daily Quality Report by individual checker.
Daily Quality Report recapitulation as per Department.
Random inspection report.
Corrective & Preventive action report.

Cutting and Pre-Fabrication Quality Process Inspection,

Here also use some formatted documents.

Quality manual- Process inspection

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Process inspection of Quality manual.

Purpose:

To establish and maintain documented procedures for process inspection in order to verify that the specified requirements for the product are met.

Scope:

This section applies to the product being produced in the factory.

Quality control is one of the most important functions in production. It cannot be “Inspected into shoes at the end of the line”.

Quality must be built into the shoes at every step in the manufacturing process. Substandard quality must be identified and corrected when it occurs in the manufacturing process.

This process quality control concept rest on three basic principles

Only good materials are used
Operations are performed correctly
Any defects are corrected when they occur during manufacturing

This quality control system moves the quality supervisor into the main stream of production and makes him a process quality controller.

In line with that operator should

Receive Good Work
Perform Good Work
Supply Good Work

During the production of shoe the operator’s finished work is checked by line supervisor. A Roaming QC supervisor moves from one operator to another at random inspecting the quality of products.

The basic flow of quality in the entire factory can be depicted graphically as below:

Total QC Process at a glance

From next post we discuss quality process inspection in individual dept

Cutting and pre-fabrication
Sewing
Outsole and Sole finishing
Lasting and finishing

Quality Manual-Receiving Inspection-Leather and PU

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It's very important to make quality inspection of all kind of in-house material.

Let's Proceed to Receiving Procedure.

Purpose:

To establish and maintain documented procedures for receiving inspection in order to verify that the specified requirements for the product are met.

Scope:

This section applies to all the materials used for producing shoes in your factory are quality checked.

Raw material plays a very important role in making a quality product. Even the most outstanding manufacturing methods cannot compensate for defective materials. In line with that the raw material and accessories in housed are inspected before adding on the stock.

Leather:

Leather is checked with the approved swatch (color, shade, thickness, texture etc). If it doesn’t match, is returned. Then the leather is selected in three different grades on the basis of usability avoiding defects.

Grade A – usability 90 – 100%
Grade B – Usability 80 – 89%
Grade C – Usability 70 – 79%

After making this grading, it has been reported to the Top Management for his decision. Normally Grade C is returned.

Sometimes Grade B is sending back for correction to improve the usability or negotiated with the supplier for reduction to a reasonable extent.

Possible defects in the leathers are:

Flow Chart Of Leather Store

Scratches or blemishes in the grain.
Brand marks in the butt.
Growth marks in the neck.
Warble and tick marks.
Loose grain.
Holes in the butt.
Loose flank-bigger flanks.
Stain marks in the reverse side.
Poor trimming.
Coarse finish break.
Butcher cuts etc.

Leather Inspection Report should like this

Leather Inspection Report

Fabric/ PU Store:

Fabric/PU comes on roll form. While receiving rolls are counted and matched with the purchase order and the approved swatch and also get it approved by the sample dept. Quantity written on the roll is recorded. Length is checked while making lay during use in the cutting dept. and accordingly communicated to the supplier for necessary settlement.

Flow Chart of Fabric or PU Store.

Quality Manual-Suppliers Selection, Approval & Evaluations

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Purpose:

To ensure that Suppliers are selected on the basis of their capability to meet the requirements of "Your Company" and therefore evaluated and controlled properly.

Scope:

This procedure is applicable to the selection and periodic assessment of Suppliers who supply raw, packaging, machinery, equipment, and other locally available materials to"Your Company".

Definition:

Supplier/Vendor: Person or organization, which has the potential of supplying materials for use by "Your Company".
Indenters: Local Representatives of overseas suppliers.

Responsibility:

It shall be the joint responsibility of Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance participate in the selection and evaluation of any Supplier/Indenter.
Procurement department in recognition of Top Management is responsible for selection of Suppliers for local & foreign purchase.

Procurement Manager, Production manager, Quality Assurance Manager and Store are responsible to verify quality of Supplier’s products.

Method:

Supplier/Vendor Selection:

"Your Company"d shall purchase raw and packaging materials and other items through both local and foreign Suppliers.
The need for a new Supplier can be determined by Quality Assurance, Production, Maintenance, and Purchasing Departments.
New Suppliers shall be selected on the basis of their past experience and ability to supply quality products, with competitive price and required delivery time.

Selection Procedures of Local Suppliers/Vendors:

Procurement Manager or authorized nominee shall select local Suppliers on the basis of their past experience, quality of products supplied, their prices and delivery.
For selecting new local Suppliers, Procurement Manager or authorized nominee shall verify the specifications of the purchasable materials, samples (as appropriate) and compare with the existing specifications. In case of local Suppliers having manufacturing facilities, the facilities shall be audited (if needed) before selecting them as approved Suppliers.
If the specifications of the products or materials are found to be satisfactory, Procurement Manager shall then ask the Suppliers to submit prices for comparison with current prices of other Suppliers. If the prices are found within acceptable limits, and test sample are acceptable, then he will recommend the Supplier(s) to Top Management for inclusion of the name in the Approved Suppliers List (ASL) of local Suppliers.
After getting approval from Top Management, Procurement Manager shall then enlist the Suppliers in the Lists of Approved Suppliers List (ASL). The ASL may be categorized item-wise.

Selection Procedures for Foreign Suppliers/Vendors:

After a prospective foreign Supplier or Indenter is identified as a possible source of a material, Procurement Manager shall ask the prospective Supplier for supplying documentary evidence that may prove to be a good Supplier. Subject to satisfactory survey report about past experience, Procurement Manage shall ask the prospective Suppliers or their local representatives/indenter to submit samples of raw and other materials with their product specifications, certificates of quality test etc.
In case of new raw materials and new Supplier, Quality Assurance/Production Dept. shall verify the quality of the Supplier’s products by detailed test and analysis and submit report to Procurement Manager . After getting satisfactory report from the QA, Production Dept., Procurement Manager shall ask the Suppliers/indenters for quotes of samples.
Request for quote shall clearly indicate the detailed specifications of materials or products, their quantities, source of origin, name of manufacturers and suppliers, Name of local indenters/representatives and delivery schedule.
If the specification and quality of the product are acceptable, quotation is competitive and the price is well within the range, the Suppliers might be provisionally selected.
Later on after successful shipment and acceptance of a particular consignment of raw materials and machinery parts for the plant; the Supplier will be placed in the Approved Suppliers List (ASL) of Overseas Suppliers provided other selection criteria are met.
At times depending on urgency and circumstances, the Top Management may use his discretion to enlist name of any overseas Supplier provisionally pending its performance and subsequent placement in the ASL.

Choose Your Supplier

Selection of Suppliers/Vendors for a Particular Import Order:

First of all Procurement Manager will ask the Suppliers/indenters of ASL to supply pre-purchase-samples with their specifications, quality test reports/certificates. Subject to satisfactory quality report by "Your Company" of QA, Production Dept. the Suppliers shall be requested to quote in bulk quantity.

Depending on the price and terms and conditions of delivery, the Top Management shall approve one or more Suppliers for importing a particular batch or consignment of raw materials, equipment, machinery parts, or other importable items.
After the selection of Supplier(s) Procurement Manager will start processing to open Letter(s) of Credit. After the shipment and arrival of the consignment(s) at the port, subsequent clearance will be made and samples will be sent again for quality testing by "Your Company" QA, Production Dept.
At the end of the month upon receipt of the satisfactory quality report from Quality Assurance Dept. or from the Material Receive Register maintained by Store Dept. be used ‘Supplier History Form’ will be filled by the Head/Executive of Procurement Dept.

Comparative Performance study of Local Suppliers/Vendors:

Procurement Executive shall maintain ‘Supplier History Form for all local and foreign suppliers. This form shall be updated once a supply is received from Supplier.
Summarizing all Supplier History Forms, Procurement Manager will evaluate the local and foreign suppliers once in every year. Following system shall be used to evaluate the suppliers of "Your Company".
Procurement Manager will fill up the Supplier Evaluation Form based on the respective Supplier History Form.
Evaluation will be done material wise and in the following three categories.

Quality: Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Delivery: Prompt Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Price: Highly Competitive Reasonable High

A Sample format for supplier

To be on the ASL, a supplier should have at least “Satisfactory” in the ‘Quality’ and ‘Delivery’ category and “Reasonable” in ‘Price’ category.
Based on the overall performance of the supplier, Procurement Manager will write comments/recommendation on the Supplier Evaluation Form.
Top Management shall be responsible to approve the Supplier Evaluation Form
Only the approved Suppliers will be in the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
An Evaluation Form will be used for a particular supplier to evaluate its last one-year performance. Procurement Manager will update the Approved Supplier List (ASL) based on the evaluation form of each supplier.
Purchase will be carried out from the ASL; however purchase could be done from other Suppliers, which aren’t in the ASL with prior approval from Top Management.

Quality Manual-Sampling procedure

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Introduction :

Product development is the core function of any manufacturing company. It is the basic tool to attract customer and eventually to come to a business contract. Initially a designer translates his idea, concept, perception and experience (gathered from his surroundings by visiting fairs, shoe markets, reading magazines, searching online etc) into a product considering a target group of customers. This initially developed sample under goes many modification through different stages, finally it is perfected by accommodating the suggestions from both the customers and the manufacturers.

Before placing any order to the facility, the Buyer/Customer wants to know whether the factory is capable of producing the styles with the desired quality level or not. The sample shows the ability of exporter to deal with any given styles of shoes .The Buyer/Customer accesses the capability of exporter only with the help of samples. If the samples are good quality, price competitive and time bounded naturally the Buyer/Customers will be willing to place the order to the factory. The future of any style depends on the sample.

So it is very important to understand the sample development process to control quality and cost in the initial stage. Designer plays the vital role in the sampling process as the only person between the Buyer/Customer and the factory who understands the Buyer/Customer specification, technical details, and time line of sampling. The process of the sampling is about the eventual satisfaction of specific needs. Therefore, it is essential that the samples should be made with utmost care.

Objective:

To create innovative product range to attract potential customers.
It must be competitive in the market.
It can be produced in the existing manufacturing facility.
It should be promptly responsive to the customer.

Main Function:

To innovate a product range that can attract the potential customer to satisfy their desired need.
While developing a product following points are considered,
Aesthetics view of the product (Sales appeal to the potential Buyer/Customers).
Technicality of the product.

Cost involvement.

To make liaison with the customer and accommodate their suggestion till finalization of the sample.
To update their technical knowledge so that they can build maximum comfort in the shoe.
To become versatile regarding the shoe material available in the market, their proper application and their cost.
To propose and arrange potential equipment and demonstrate their uses in the factory.
To remain updated regarding the manufacturing facility available in the factory.
To issue and remain responsible for all types of sample, swatches for material, patterns, knives etc.
To follow-up pilot production.
As a shoe engineer, to assist in solving any sort of technical / quality problem that may arise during manufacturing.
To maintain a lateral relationship with the following dept. such as Planning/ Merchandising, Procurement, Raw material stores, production and Quality assurance team etc.
Before finalization of sample, different steps are followed depending on the Buyer/Customer to Buyer/Customer and style to style. The steps are as follows:

Initial Sample
Salesman sample
Advertisement/Press Sample
Fitting Sample
Confirmation Sample &
Pre-Production /Gold seal Sample

These samples are sent to the Buyer/Customer one after another for approval.

Assessment of sample:

Upon receiving the samples, Buyer/Customers check the sample quality, fitting, finishing etc and gives the feed back within 5-7 days through e-mail . Feedback from the Buyer/Customer comes in three different forms

Accepted,
Not accepted or
Accepted with comments.

After getting their approval, it proceeds step by step. Sometimes the Buyer/Customer suggests some changes in the prepared sample both in terms of technicality and material. Revised samples are made incorporating those suggestions and get it approved. This process continues till the sample is finally approved. After getting the final approval Buyer/Customer place the final order. And then PD dept. along with the Merchandising dept prepares a manufacturing sheet stating all the technical details including the material specification and their quantity per pair for doing the costing of the shoe.

See Process flow of a sample department.

Quality Manual- Management Responsibility

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Purpose:

The organization’s quality policy is documented and communicated to each person in the organization. The organizational structure, responsibilities and authorities have been described to ensure every key personnel know his job and the same could be cross checked by his higher management. To check the effectiveness of the quality system, it has been suggested to conduct a meeting after every fortnight with the responsible officers taking care of quality system in their assigned position.

Scope:

This section covers the organizational structure and responsibilities of all personnel who supervises, perform and verify works at different stages for the improvement and maintenance of quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBLE PERSONS FOR QUALITY:

Top Management: will ensure the absolute adherence to the quality control system by exercising their authority through their channel of command.
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER (Q.A.M): Number one for whole facility.

Preparing quality manual.
Taking approval from the top management for implementation of the system stated in the manual.
Implementation of statistical quality control system in the factory where it is applicable.
Training of QC personnel for continuous improvement to achieve quality level as desired by customer.
Collections of buyer’s quality specification /guide lines from buyer’s side (through discussion, mail, website or manual) and convey it to QA/QC for monitoring the proper implementation to attain buyer’s quality level.
Maintain liaison with buyers QA personnel to share technical affairs wherever needed.
Monitoring the job of QA & QC of the factory to evaluate their performance and report it to concern authority.
To help authority to recruit right person for right job of QA department.
To inform top management the overall quality position of the factory as and when necessary.
Inform top management if factory personnel are unable to perform up to the desired quality level to take corrective action
Making of sample, spec. sheet stating every technical details, swatch cards, leather test report, fabric test report etc.
Study quality related books, journals, manuals and research for continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance In-charge.

Collection of approved sample, buyer’s quality guideline documents, going through these and explain these to Quality Controller and Quality In-charge of different sections, and monitoring the same for correct implementation. Not to allow any deviation from the approved sample unless there is written confirmation from the buyer.
Collection of production sample to judge whether sample is acceptable for production and trace out defect and other factors and to make the arrangement for sending those to buyers.
Briefly describe the buyer requirement and quality control procedure to Quality Controller & In-charge for proper monitoring to produce shoes as per requirement of buyer.
Conduct inspection of packed shoes at the end of day in finishing as per AQL requirement and make report. If the lot is not accepted go for correction and make corrective & preventive report
Compile all reports from different section and make corrective & preventive report and preserve them.
Compile all quality documents to get it checked by the third party Quality Inspector as selected by the customer.
Arrange training program with the quality checker at least twice a month and make report.
Perform sole adhesion test and make report.
To help authority in recruitment of necessary quality personnel.

Quality Controller;

Assign job to his QC team to monitor the quality production of all stage at the facility and to train them how to check quality at different stages of manufacturing.
In line inspection to see whether the Product quality is as per buyers requirement or not. In case of any deviation, take corrective and preventive action.
Appraise to QAM, all his findings and inspection report for taking corrective actions and monitoring.
In case of any change in the style or design by the buyer he will communicate the floor people for the confirmation of change.
Moving around the section where the conversion takes place, operation to operation so that he/she can look after the job of quality In-charge at the same time the impact of quality control procedure. If any deviation occurs immediately he/she can intervene with corrective action.
To check periodically the processing parameters such as time, temp, pressure etc.
Monitoring the work of quality In-charge in Cutting. Sewing, Lasting & Finishing and evaluate their performance.
Conduct training and make all his subordinates accountable to him for their performance to achieve the target of quality level.
To make recap of the reports made by the quality checkers at different sections.
Reporting day-to-day quality status and trend to QAM & top management.
Keep close co-ordination with QA, QAM & top management for continuous improvement.

Quality In-charge( In each section):

Carry out instruction receive from the Quality Controller.
Go through approved sample, swatch board, spec. sheet and instruct his people to do the job accordingly.
Implementations of design change approved by buyer and instructed by Quality controller.
Management, administration, training, motivation of his stuff for continuous improvement.
Conduct daily inline inspection and report to the Quality Controller.

Quality Supervisor:

To assist Quality In-charge in making quality report.
Random checking the quality in the line.
Segregate non-conforming shoes and hand over to the production supervisor.
Initiate corrective and preventive action as necessary.

Inline Quality Checker:

Stands beside the quality Table with the approved Sample.
Checks each and every individual pairs regarding the material, workmanship, technical affairs by comparing with the approved sample.
If the product does not match with the approved sample, it is rejected.
For any minor deviation he/she consults with the In-charge if he/she thinks that it is within the tolerance level.
He/she keeps the record and submits it to Quality supervisor at the end of the day.

Acquired Quality Level (AQL)

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AQL SYSTEM FOR ACCEPTANCE SAMPLING (US-MIL-STD 105E)

The AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) concept was first devised in connection with the development of statistical acceptance sampling for the Ordinance department of the U.S. Army in 1942, modified as MIL-STD- 105A in 1950, MIL-STD-105B in 1958, MIL¬STD-105C in 1961, MIL-STD-105D in 1963. American, British, Canadian military agencies has accepted it as common standard of acceptance sampling, that is why it is also called ABC, standard. Later on this standard has accepted by most of American and European organizations. Latest development of these series is MIL-STD-105E in 10 may 1989.

HOW TO USE (US-MIL-STD-105E)

For the use of 'US-MIL-STD-105E we have to choose level of AQL first, next step is to find out sample size code letter according to lot size from the sample size code letter table, then: with" the help of sample size code letter and AQL level, to find out acceptance number and rejection number from the normal or tighten, single or double sampling table of US-MIL-STD-105E.

Total Quality Management(TQM)

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An integrated management system which involves the application of concepts and tools to direct the efforts of all employees towards continuous improvement of systems and processes to satisfy both internal and external customers.

Total Quality Management (TQM) approach:

Make products to satisfy customers.
Each person in the company is aware of the customer and how their product/ service meet the customer’s needs.
The job is done when the customer is satisfied.
Individual are responsible for continuous improvement.

The requirements of TQM

Management commitment and leadership.
Quality culture:

Establish customer’s needs in specific and measurable terms.
Doing the job right the first time.
Team work and open communication.
Decision –making based on facts.

Direct link between TQM project and business strategy.
Education and training.
Support, information and direction network.
Communication:

With customers and suppliers.
Internal communication.

Perseverance

SOURCE: UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE, MANAGEMENT PRACTICES REPORT 2001.

Benefits of Total Quality Management ( Case Studies)

Quality Control

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The quality of product at every stages of manufacturing can therefore, be ensured by introducing some sort of controlling and monitoring mechanism in the production process. This controlling and monitoring mechanism is regarded as quality control system.

It is the operational techniques and activities that are used to full fill requirements for quality.

Note:

In order to avoid confusion care should be taken to include a modifying term when refer to a sub set of quality control such as “manufacturing quality control” or referring to a broader concept such as “company –wide quality control”
Quality control involves operational technique and activities aimed both at monitoring a process and at elementary causes of unsatisfactory performance at relevant stages of the quality loop in order to result in economic effectiveness.
The quality system should only be as comprehensive as needed to meet the quality objective.
For contractual, mandatory and assessment purpose demonstration of the implementation of identified elements in the system may be required.

Three rules of quality control:

No inspection or measurement without proper recording.
No recording without analysis.
No analysis without action.

The field of quality control:

It asks four questions:

Can we make it ok? (Process capability analysis)
Are we making it ok? (Process control monitoring)
Have we made it ok? (Quality assurance)
Can we make it better? (Product research and development and process evaluation)

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Conclusion:

Quality Manual- Control of nonconforming products

Control of nonconforming products

Purpose:

Scope:

ACTIVITIES:

IN A NUT SHELL QUALITY IN PRACTICE:

Quality Manual- Process inspection- finial Inspection

Purpose:

Scope:

Quality Manual-Inspection Process- Lasting and finishing

This is the final process of a shoe making

Quality Manual-Process Inspection Outsole and Solefinishing

Outsole Dept:

Rubber Outsole Process

Solefinishing dept:

Practical finishing of outsole:

Quality Manual Process Inspection Sewing

Quality Manual- Process Inspection- Cutting and prefabrication

Cutting and pre-fabrication Quality Process Inspection.

Component Inspection:

Check points:

Documents used:

Quality manual- Process inspection

Process inspection of Quality manual.

Purpose:

Scope:

Quality Manual-Receiving Inspection-Leather and PU

Purpose:

Scope:

Leather:

Leather Inspection Report Fabric/ PU Store:

Quality Manual-Suppliers Selection, Approval & Evaluations

Purpose:

Scope:

Definition:

Responsibility:

Method:

Supplier/Vendor Selection:

Selection Procedures of Local Suppliers/Vendors:

Selection Procedures for Foreign Suppliers/Vendors:

Selection of Suppliers/Vendors for a Particular Import Order:

Comparative Performance study of Local Suppliers/Vendors:

Quality Manual-Sampling procedure

Introduction :

See Process flow of a sample department.

Quality Manual- Management Responsibility

Purpose:

Scope:

JOB DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBLE PERSONS FOR QUALITY:

Leather Inspection Report

Fabric/ PU Store: