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Uppers meaning
plural of upper | The parts of a pair of shoes that do not normally contact the ground.
Example sentences (20)
But one of the policemen shot Dario instead which then led to their accusation that Dario was in cahoots with the hold-uppers to cover up for their own corrupt act to keep the money themselves.
In Division 2 the big surprise was Ballyduff Uppers crushing 3-18 to 0-11 home win over neighbours Lismore who had scored an impressive first round win away to De La Salle.
What makes these classic tennis shoes a stand out is the partially perforated uppers that allow air flow and a terry cloth-lined tongue for a soft-feel, even if worn without socks.
But seeing the crowds at Lowers, as well as Uppers and T-Street, is disheartening.
If you are into fixer uppers, today is your lucky day.
It was well known within the platoon that Gallagher consumed a cocktail of anabolic steroids, painkillers, and uppers during the deployment.
Leather uppers get sewn on later.
Someone who also took a lot of additional uppers.
The people are booted and suited, and seem to represent a lost tribe of raffish survivors – ‘The Crust on its Uppers’.
Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and wide profile.
Due to their effects typically having an "up" quality to them, stimulants are also occasionally referred to as "uppers".
In 1964, the founding of Nike by Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman of the University of Oregon introduced many new improvements common in modern running shoes, such as rubber waffle soles, breathable nylon uppers, and cushioning in the mid-sole and heel.
It was once the preferred yarn for handsewing the uppers of moccasin -style shoes ( loafers ), but its use has been replaced by synthetics.
Men's ballroom shoes are typically lace-ups with one-inch heels and patent leather uppers.
Moccasins had soles made from thick, tough buffalo hide with soft deerskin uppers.
Most uppers have a mechanism, such as laces, straps with buckles, zippers, elastic, velcro straps, buttons, or snaps, for tightening the upper on the foot.
Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle guards. citation Dress and casual Dress shoes are characterized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure.
They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles.
Those Boers who attempted to remain neutral after giving their parole to British forces were derided as "hensoppers" (hands-uppers) and were often coerced into giving support to the Boer guerrillas.
Uppers with laces also have eyelets or hooks to make it easier to tighten and loosen the laces and to prevent the lace from tearing through the upper material.