Hochferse

English translation: reinforced "high splice" heel

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German term or phrase:verstärkte Hochferse
English translation:reinforced "high splice" heel
Entered by: Steffen Walter

19:29 Jul 29, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
German term or phrase: Hochferse
Beschreibung von Socken in Listenform
Dehnungsausgleich für Passform und Komfort
Plüschpolsterung im hinteren Schaftbereich schützt den Fuß
Hochferse verstärkt
usw.

Eines ist sicher, "high heels" sind es nicht ;-) Extended heel area vielleicht?
silvia glatzhofer
Local time: 12:48
Reinforced "high splice" heel
Explanation:
The picture in the link below is not very representative, but it should be possible to see that the heel has an additional padding that goes from the heel to roughly above the ancle area.
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3 +2Reinforced "high splice" heel
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4extended heel
Johanna Timm, PhD


  

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extended heel


Explanation:
ja, du hattest schon die richtige Idee! Zuerst war ich total auf der falschen ( aber sehr unterhaltsamen) Fährte mit "Cuban heels" ( "Hochferse aber nur bei Nylons:-))

Long shaft on the socks (30cm) covers the skin in any seated position ~ Extra reinforced toe, heel, and extended heel for more durability
http://www.beautyrose.com/womecokn.html


Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
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34 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
Reinforced "high splice" heel


Explanation:
The picture in the link below is not very representative, but it should be possible to see that the heel has an additional padding that goes from the heel to roughly above the ancle area.


    Reference: http://www.amazon.com/Thorlo-Basketball-Crew-Sock-Level/dp/B...
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Norway
Local time: 12:48
Native speaker of: Native in NorwegianNorwegian
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super, danke!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Sabine Voigt: According to the sock glossary it is "high heel splice", however ;o): http://www.hisroom.com/underwear-sock-glossary,315,30.html
5 mins

agree  Erika Berrai-Flynn: http://www.alphakilts.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=produc...
19 mins
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