Every male client I have asks "What are shoe vamps?" And then undoubtedly a quizzical look....
The answer: it's the piece of material that starts at the toe and covers the top of the foot. A short/low vamp makes the foot look small; and a longer vamp is money....
Now, say 'thank you' to GQ!
![{photo from GQ, March 2013}](http://blueprint4styl.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shoe-vamp.jpg)
{photo from GQ, March 2013}