Heel Counter

Perfect Fit

What Are Heel counters?

An internal heel counter is a non-visible shoe component placed in the back of the shoe to stabilize and tighten the back of the heel that shapes around the Achilles tendon of your foot.

Protects the heel from injuries
Ensures a stable heel support
Guarantees a comfortable fit perfectly shaped to the heel
Helps to create a perfect heel pocket to avoid heel slip

HEEL COUNTER

TYPES/CONSTRUCTION

STROBEL

(Most Common)

Upper and heel counter are connected by a thin and flexible Strobel-board via a Strobel stitch.

AGO

(Board-Lasted)

A flange prevents the insole-board from moving away from its optimal heel position.

The name AGO comes from the manufacturing method AGO (Another Great Opportunity), invented by the Milanese tanner Francesco Rampichini in 1911.

FULLy CUSTOMIZED DESIGNS & DEVELOPMENTS

Having expertise in last making since 1948 framas produced the first complementary heel counters in the late 70s. Since then more than 90 heel counter series have been developed. Some of them run in mass production since more than 40 years.