cut sipping into the outsole of a rubber sneaker

Chinese translation: 用铅笔刀在运动鞋的鞋底割出纹路

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English term or phrase: cut sipping into the outsole of a rubber sneaker
Chinese translation:用铅笔刀在运动鞋的鞋底割出纹路
Entered by: Jiang Xia

05:16 Apr 27, 2012
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Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
English term or phrase: cut sipping into the outsole of a rubber sneaker
Sperry Top-Sider has been an American favorite since 1935 when Paul Sperry, inspired by his dog Prince's ability to run nimbly over ice and snow, used a pen knife to cut sipping into the outsole of a rubber sneaker.

cut sipping into the outsole of a rubber sneaker???
Jiang Xia
China
用铅笔刀在运动鞋的鞋底割出纹路
Explanation:
sipping = the wiggly lines (found on the outsole)
outsole = layer in direct contact with the ground.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe

Wave-sipping outsole keeps sandal from slipping on wet decks.
http://www.guyharveysportswear.com/guy-harvey-ocean-sandal-3...

Stitched-on boat sole is sipped (think wiggly lines) for traction;
http://www.amazon.com/Minnetonka-THUNDERBIRD-SUEDE-BOAT-SOLE...
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used a pen knife to cut sipping into the outsole of a rubber sneaker
用铅笔刀在运动鞋的鞋底割出纹路


Explanation:
sipping = the wiggly lines (found on the outsole)
outsole = layer in direct contact with the ground.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoe

Wave-sipping outsole keeps sandal from slipping on wet decks.
http://www.guyharveysportswear.com/guy-harvey-ocean-sandal-3...

Stitched-on boat sole is sipped (think wiggly lines) for traction;
http://www.amazon.com/Minnetonka-THUNDERBIRD-SUEDE-BOAT-SOLE...

karcsy
Local time: 22:08
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