Man therefore gets his vitamin A by eating plants which are rich in carotenes or by eating those parts of domestic animals which are rich in the vitamin itself: liver, butter and cream from milk; egg yolk; and cod-liver oil.
If the vamp is too loose, your heel may slip out of the shoe, while a vamp that is too tight can cause toe pain or numbness. Counter. The heel counter is the back of the shoe that holds the heel in place. A stiff counter offers greater heel control and stability.
1 Plates are made of thin, somewhat flexible material (often nylon or TPU) that stiffens the forefoot of the shoe. Plates, often used in trail runners, protect the bottom of your foot when the shoe impacts rocks and roots.  Shanks stiffen the midsole and protect the heel and arch.