Adela Buckle

Senior: $129.99, Youth: $109.99

Engineered with minimal internal elevation from the forefoot to heel, Adela is the high heel Mary Jane you have without the problems associated with a raised heel. An original internal nylon stabiliser system gives Adela ample stability, and 3 layers of cushioning deliver unparalleled comfort.
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Australasian Podiatry Council (APodC) Endorsed

Endorsements

Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Endorsement

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Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) Endorsement

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Cushioning

Arch Support Insole (EVA)

Benefit: Arch support and pronation control. Removable, making the shoe suitable for orthotics. Also promotes airflow under the foot during activity.

What is it: EVA foam formed to cup around the heel and under the arch. Holes distributed from the forefoot and around the arch, combined with channels moulded into the bottom of the insole promote airflow.

Where is it: Inside the shoe, directly under the foot.
BUNGEE™

Benefit: Provides great energy return over a long period, so that the spring stays in your step no matter how far you walk or run.

What is it: Bouncy elastic sponge material.

Where is it: Mostly used in the midsole (for a limited number of styles), or the insole.
EVA

Benefit: Soft, lightweight cushioning that absorbs impact shock.

What is it: ethylene-vinyl acetate

Where is it: The midsole of the shoe, which is the part under the foot, between the outsole and the upper.
INSULON®

Benefit: Cushions and absorbs shock that over time causes bone and muscle trauma.

What is it: Specially formulated long lasting, soft foam material

Where is it: Typically placed within the midsole of the shoe underneath the foot, in the heel and forefoot areas.
POLIMAX®

Benefit: Cushions and protects the area directly underneath the foot. Assists in keeping the foot cool, and controlling sweat. Anti-bacterial, controlling odor.

What is it: Open cell soft urethane foam.

Where is it: Used in insoles or directly underneath the insole (inside the shoe), and is full length from toe to heel.

Stability

Heel Stabiliser

Benefit: Additional heel stability and ‘hold’ around the base of the heel. The Scholar style has an extended heel stabilizer, providing additional medial stability for over-pronators.

What is it: A hardened thermoplastic urethane moulded wedge.

Where is it: Wraps around the base of the upper at the heel, between the upper and the midsole. The flange extends under the thermoplastic heel counter, holding it in place.
Nylon Shank

Benefit: Supports the arch area of the foot, and prevents the shoe from bending in the wrong place (in the middle of the shoe). The shoe should naturally bend across the joints in the forefoot region.

What is it: A hardened nylon piece.

Where is it: Placed internally (in the sole) in the arch area of the shoe.
Thermoplastic Heel Counter

Benefit: Supports the ankle and holds the heel firmly in place, providing excellent stability when the foot first strikes the ground. A firm heel counter is essential for fundamental support and stability.

What is it: Rigid plastic material that is shaped to match the contours of your heel.

Where is it: Inside the upper part of the shoe, surrounding the back and sides of the heel.

Upper

Double Black Full Grain Leather

Benefit: Have you had black shoes that have scuffed the surface and a grey colour shows through? DOUBLE BLACK leather prevents this. Surface scuffs are invisible with DOUBLE BLACK. Full grain leather is hard wearing and breathable, becoming richer and deeper with wear, molding and adapting to your foot like no other material. Resistant to high temperatures, resistant to tearing, cracking, and peeling. It’s naturally insulating, but also breathable.

What is it: Specially dyed fully black all the way through from the surface to the back of the leather. Natural full grain cow hide, tanned and dyed through with authentic techniques. This is the premium grade of leather.

Where is it: On the upper (top part), particularly around the toe area of our black leather shoes.

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Endorsements

Cushioning

Arch Support Insole (EVA)
Arch support and pronation control. Removable, making the shoe suitable for orthotics. Also promotes airflow under the foot during activity.
BUNGEE™
Provides great energy return over a long period, so that the spring stays in your step no matter how far you walk or run.
EVA
Soft, lightweight cushioning that absorbs impact shock.
INSULON®
Cushions and absorbs shock that over time causes bone and muscle trauma.
POLIMAX®
Cushions and protects the area directly underneath the foot. Assists in keeping the foot cool, and controlling sweat. Anti-bacterial, controlling odor.

Stability

Heel Stabiliser
Additional heel stability and ‘hold’ around the base of the heel. The Scholar style has an extended heel stabilizer, providing additional medial stability for over-pronators.
Nylon Shank
Supports the arch area of the foot, and prevents the shoe from bending in the wrong place (in the middle of the shoe). The shoe should naturally bend across the joints in the forefoot region.
Thermoplastic Heel Counter
Supports the ankle and holds the heel firmly in place, providing excellent stability when the foot first strikes the ground. A firm heel counter is essential for fundamental support and stability.

Upper

Double Black Full Grain Leather
Have you had black shoes that have scuffed the surface and a grey colour shows through? DOUBLE BLACK leather prevents this. Surface scuffs are invisible with DOUBLE BLACK. Full grain leather is hard wearing and breathable, becoming richer and deeper with wear, molding and adapting to your foot like no other material. Resistant to high temperatures, resistant to tearing, cracking, and peeling. It’s naturally insulating, but also breathable.

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