Closing the shoe. Nov 6, 2011 0:19:11 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by sexiest on Nov 6, 2011 0:19:11 GMT -5 This is the method of uniting all the aesthetic coverings of the shoe. The uppers are pierced, punched, wedged, ridged, and then placed with lining and sewn together.