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Which menswear item might contain a "gentleman's corner"? What is its purpose?

Question #150501. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Jan 19 2024.
Originally posted Jan 19 2024 9:13 PM.

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A gentleman's corner is a small corner of the heel of a shoe that is cut off so that the trouser leg does not get caught or ripped if it gets stepped on.

link https://www.oliversweeney.com/pages/anatomy-of-a-shoe

This photo on the link below shows a good example of the gentleman's corner. Without knowing better it might be mistaken for wear and tear.

link https://lindyshopper.com/2018/02/27/the-gentlemans-corner-shoe-exchange-buy-and-sell-shoes-for-swing-dancing/
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Jan 19 2024.
Jan 19 2024, 9:19 PM
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