Generally from to 24 gores and two small segments for the polar regions printed on vellum paper are used for each globe.
It's easy to slide into thanks to flexible side gores, the EVA-TECH® Cushion Wedge Sole, the Velvet-eez® Air Cushioned Innersole, and the Cambrelle® Vamp Lining.
Finally the globe is covered with the paper gores upon which the map is drawn.