What is a perforated shoe?
A perforation of leather is the cutting of holes into the surface at regular intervals. Through the perforation, little leather pieces are punched out and removed.
What are shoes with holes in them called?
Modern brogues feature decorative perforations. These are often said to stem from the original Irish brogues as well, specifically from holes intended to allow water to drain from the shoes when the wearer crossed wet terrain such as a bog.
Why Crocs shoes have holes?
What are the holes in Crocs for? There are exactly 13 holes on the top of each pair of Classic Clogs and Slides. Not only do they help with ventilation and let out moisture, but they also allow for you to personalize your pair with your own unique combination of our Jibbitz™ charms.
Why do Crocs have 13 holes?
Crocs have a shape similar to a clog, and they have holes at the top and the side that allow for airflow; movement of foreign objects or water out of the shoes; and decoration of the shoes.