heel counter heel counter /hiːl ˈkaʊntər/

noun

1. A piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot  ( counter , heel counter )
   a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
    A counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot
   a counter may be used to stiffen the material around the heel and to give support to the foot