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Bodenbau

English translation: Shoe bottom construction


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German term or phrase:Bodenbau
English translation:Shoe bottom construction
Entered by: Shane London
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02:59 Feb 23, 2011
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Shoemaking
German term or phrase: Bodenbau
Bodenbau bei orthopädischen Maßschuhen


From a German work reference for a shoemaker who makes orthopaedic shoes.
Shane London
Local time: 02:46
Shoe bottom construction
Explanation:
This seems to be the normal expression in the trade
Selected response from:

Penny Hewson
Local time: 17:46
Grading comment
Thanks very much.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4Shoe bottom constructionPenny Hewson
3making/construction of shoe solescasper


Discussion entries: 5





  

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41 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
making/construction of shoe soles


Explanation:
My first thought was a 'shoe bottom', but then I told myself that a 'shoe bottom' is simply called a sole.

casper
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 10

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Wolfgang Black: a shoe has an inner sole and an outer sole. If it's not the inner sole it must be the outer sole.
12 mins
  -> 'Sole' would cover both insole and outsole.
disagree  Penny Hewson: In shoemaking and repairing the sole does not include the heel part
7 hrs
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Shoe bottom construction


Explanation:
This seems to be the normal expression in the trade


    Reference: http://www.freepatentsonline.com/2055542.html
Penny Hewson
Local time: 17:46
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 32
Grading comment
Thanks very much.
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