tallone

Tallone is an Italian noun meaning heel. It refers to the rear part of the foot and to the heel of footwear, such as the shoe’s tallone or a boot heel. The term is used in fashion, shoemaking, and everyday language to describe the part that raises the wearer from the sole. In footwear design, tallone can describe the heel insert or supporting structure, and it may be constructed from wood, cork, leather, rubber, or synthetic materials. It can vary in height and profile—from low, block heels to high stilettos—and it plays a key role in fit, balance, and comfort.

Etymology: Tallone derives from Italian and is cognate with other Romance-language words for heel, such as Spanish talón and French talon. These terms trace back to Latin talus, meaning ankle or heel.

Other uses: Tallone is also a surname of Italian origin. In onomastics, it appears in family names and may be encountered in historical records or modern contexts.

See also: talon; talus.

Notes: In anatomical contexts, the heel is usually described with terms determined by medical terminology rather than the everyday word tallone. The usage described here reflects common Italian language practice and footwear-related contexts.