The earliest known shoes date from about Classic Pump Shoes 8000 Classic Pump Shoes to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, Classic Pump Shoes USA in 1938[1]. Classic Pump Shoes However, the materials used for making shoes do not normally last for thousands of years, so shoes were probably in use long before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence that the use Classic Pump Shoes of Classic Pump Shoes shoes began in the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 Classic Pump Shoes years ago, based on the fact that the Classic Pump Shoes thickness of the bones Classic Pump Shoes of Classic Pump Shoes the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that going barefoot results in Classic Pump Shoes greater bone growth before this period.[1]
Parts Classic Pump Shoes of a shoe
Gluing a new outsole to an athletic shoe
Sole
The bottom of a shoe is called the sole.
Insole
The insole is the interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles Womens Shoes Size are often added for comfort or health reasons Classic Pump Shoes (to control the shape, moisture, or smell Classic Pump Shoes of the shoe).
Outsole
The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the Classic Pump Shoes ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate Classic Pump Shoes pieces of different materials. Often the heel of the sole is rubber for durability and traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized shoes will often have modifications on this design: athletic cleats Classic Pump Shoes have spikes embedded in the outsole to grip the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have much softer or harder soles.
Midsole
The layer in between the outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock Classic Pump Shoes absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, have another Classic Pump Shoes material for shock absorption, usually beneath the heel where one puts the most pressure down. Different companies use different materials for the midsoles of Cheap Wedding Shoes their shoes. Some shoes may not have a midsole at all.
Heel
Women's fashion Classic Pump Shoes boots
The bottom rear part of a shoe is the Classic Pump Shoes heel. Its function is to support the heel of the Classic Pump Shoes foot. They are often made of the same material as the sole of Classic Pump Shoes the shoe. This part can be high for fashion Classic Pump Shoes or to make the person look taller, Classic Pump Shoes or Classic Pump Shoes flat for a more practical use.
Vamp, or upper
Any shoe has Classic Pump Shoes an upper Classic Pump Shoes part that helps hold the Classic Pump Shoes shoe onto the foot. In Classic Pump Shoes the simplest cases, such as sandals or flip flops, this may be nothing more than a few straps for holding the sole in place. Closed footwear, such as Classic Pump Shoes boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more complex upper. Classic Pump Shoes This Classic Pump Shoes part Classic Pump Shoes is often decorated or is made in a certain style to Classic Pump Shoes look attractive. The U.S. Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes a method for producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967).
Accessories to shoes
Shoehorn: can be used Classic Pump Shoes to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for Classic Pump Shoes the Classic Pump Shoes foot to slide upon.
Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, Classic Pump Shoes to help maintain the shoe's Classic Pump Shoes shape.
Shoe polishing equipment:
Shoe polish: a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection.
Shoe Wild Pair Shoes brush and polishing cloth: used to apply polish to shoes.
Overshoes or galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection.
(Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert of various materials for Classic Pump Shoes cushioning, improved fit, or reduced abrasion. These include padding and inner linings. Inserts Classic Pump Shoes may also be used to Classic Pump Shoes correct foot problems.
Shoe bag: a Classic Pump Shoes bag that protects shoes against damage when they are not being worn.
Shoe stretcher: a tool for making a shoe longer or wider or for reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe.
Snow shoe: Classic Pump Shoes a wooden or leather Classic Pump Shoes piece which increases the area of ground covered by Classic Pump Shoes the shoe.
Shoelaces: Classic Pump Shoes a system used to secure shoes.
Types of shoes
Shoes made from real crocodile skin, in a conservation exhibit Classic Pump Shoes at Bristol Zoo, Classic Pump Shoes England.
Dress and casual shoes
Dress shoes are Classic Pump Shoes categorized by smooth Classic Pump Shoes and supple leather uppers, Classic Pump Shoes leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and Classic Pump Shoes wide profile.
Some designs of dress shoes can be worn by either gender. The majority Classic Pump Shoes of dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly made of leather, Classic Pump Shoes enclosing most of the lower foot, but not covering the ankles. This upper part of the shoe is often made without apertures or openings, but may also be made with openings or even itself Classic Pump Shoes consist of a series of straps, e.g. an open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available; a shoe with the upper rising above the ankle is usually considered a boot but certain styles may be referred to as high-topped shoes or high-tops. Usually, a high-topped Classic Pump Shoes shoe is secured by Classic Pump Shoes laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping the shoe on.
Men's shoes
Men's Classic Pump Shoes shoes can be categorized by how they are closed:
Balmorals: the vamp has a V-shaped slit to which the laces are attached; also known as "closed lacing". In England, the balmoral is known West Shoes as the Oxford. The word Classic Pump Shoes "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to market shoes that are not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers.
Bluchers: the laces Classic Pump Shoes are tied Classic Pump Shoes to two pieces of leather independently attached to the vamp; also known as "open lacing". In England, Classic Pump Shoes the Classic Pump Shoes Blucher is known as the Derby shoe.
Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of lacing
Various other closings Classic Pump Shoes exist but are less popular Classic Pump Shoes such as side-elastic closings.
Men's shoes can also Classic Pump Shoes be decorated in various ways:
Plain-toes: have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp.
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Cap-toes: has an extra layer of leather that "caps" the toe. This is Classic Pump Shoes possibly the most popular decoration.
Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe of the shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which Classic Pump Shoes extends Classic Pump Shoes down either side of the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it.
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Women's shoes
There is a large variety of shoes Classic Pump Shoes available for women, in addition to most of the men's styles being more accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are:
Pumps, known in the US and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes Adidas Basketball Shoes with a Classic Pump Shoes very low heel and a relatively short vamp, Classic Pump Shoes exposing much of the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, and may be seen as more comfortable than shoes with a higher Classic Pump Shoes heel.
High heels may be shoes Classic Pump Shoes with heels Classic Pump Shoes 2 Classic Pump Shoes inches (5 cm) or higher. Classic Pump Shoes They are often Classic Pump Shoes seen as having more sex appeal than low heels (see article for discussion) Classic Pump Shoes and are thus Classic Pump Shoes commonly Classic Pump Shoes worn by women Classic Pump Shoes for formal occasions or social outings.
Sneaker boot Classic Pump Shoes and sneaker pump: a shoe that looks like an athletic shoe, but is equipped with Classic Pump Shoes a heel, making it a kind of novelty dress shoe.
Either gender
Women's sandals
Clog
Platform shoe: shoe with very thick Classic Pump Shoes soles and heels
Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a soft shoe without a heel and usually made of leather.
Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed to air. They Classic Pump Shoes are thus popular for warm-weather wear, because they let the foot be cooler than a closed-toed shoe would.
Saddle Classic Pump Shoes shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting saddle-shaped band over the instep, typically white uppers with black "saddle".
Loafer: a dress or casual Classic Pump Shoes shoe without laces; often with tassels, buckles, or coin-holders (penny loafers).
Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes Classic Pump Shoes and deck shoes: similar to Classic Pump Shoes a Classic Pump Shoes loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often Classic Pump Shoes two-tone) with no frills. Often Classic Pump Shoes made Classic Pump Shoes of canvas or featuring a white sole. They have Classic Pump Shoes soft soles/heels to Classic Pump Shoes avoid marring or scratching a boat deck.
Boots: Long shoes (covering Classic Pump Shoes the ankle) Classic Pump Shoes frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate Classic Pump Shoes style Classic Pump Shoes of casual or dress wear. Styles include Classic Pump Shoes rubber boots and snow boots, as well as Classic Pump Shoes work boots and hiking boots.
Slippers: For indoor use, commonly worn with pajamas.
Athletic shoes
Men's and women's athletic shoes and special Youth Running Shoes function Classic Pump Shoes shoes often have Classic Pump Shoes less difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to be Classic Pump Shoes more on function than style.
Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out of rubber, cloth, and/or Classic Pump Shoes plastic Classic Pump Shoes to be lightweight, flexible, Classic Pump Shoes and have good traction. Special varieties are available for basketball or tennis.
Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on Classic Pump Shoes cushioning.
Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic or metal cleats
A shoe for the right Classic Pump Shoes foot.
Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or Classic Pump Shoes removable studs. Usually worn while playing sports such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball.
A shoe for the right foot.
Golf Classic Pump Shoes shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in grass and wet ground. Originally the spikes or "cleats" were made of metal but replaceable "soft spikes" made Classic Pump Shoes of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge of each spike are much more common today (and Classic Pump Shoes are required on many golf courses since they cause Classic Pump Shoes less damage to the greens).
Bowling shoes: intermediate style Classic Pump Shoes between ordinary dress Classic Pump Shoes shoes and Classic Pump Shoes athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented or loaned Classic Pump Shoes at bowling alleys.
Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. Classic Pump Shoes They typically have a close fit, little if any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber sole with an extended rubber rand.
Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff upper with many lace eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra large traction on the sole.
Walking Classic Pump Shoes shoes: have a more flexible sole Classic Pump Shoes than the Classic Pump Shoes running Classic Pump Shoes shoe, lighter in weight than the hiking boot, may have air holes, may Classic Pump Shoes not be water proof.
Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments for skating on the bottom of the shoe portion.
Ice skates
Roller skates
Inline skates
Ski Classic Pump Shoes boot: a large, thick plastic boot specially designed for attachment to the ski.
Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for Classic Pump Shoes a better grip on a skateboard. They are very wide and have extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet.
Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic Classic Pump Shoes cleat to interface with clipless pedals, as well as a stiff sole to maximize power transfer and support the foot.
Snowshoes are special shoes for walking in thick snow. In temperate climates, snowshoes are used for mostly recreational purposes in winter.
Wrestling shoes are light, flexible shoes that mimic bare feet Classic Pump Shoes while providing additional traction and protection.
Orthopedic shoes
Orthopedic or "comfort" shoes are made with pedorthic and anatomically-correct comfort qualities, such as padded removable footbeds, wide toe boxes and arch support Classic Pump Shoes are made especially for those with problematic Classic Pump Shoes feet.
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Dance shoes
Pointe shoes. Designed Classic Pump Shoes for Classic Pump Shoes ballet dancing. These have a toe box that is Classic Pump Shoes stiffened with glue and a hardened sole so Classic Pump Shoes the dancer can Classic Pump Shoes stand on the tips Classic Pump Shoes of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps and ribbons that are Classic Pump Shoes tied to the dancer's ankles.
Ballet shoes Heel-less slippers made of canvas or leather, with either continuous or two-part sole (i.e., split-sole). The sole is typically made Classic Pump Shoes of leather, with thicker Classic Pump Shoes material under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible Classic Pump Shoes material under the arch so that the foot can be pointed to its Classic Pump Shoes utmost. Ballet slippers are Classic Pump Shoes usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the foot. They are most commonly pink, white, black, or pale tan, although they may be made in specialty colours such Classic Pump Shoes as red or blue.
Jazz shoes. These typically have Classic Pump Shoes a two-part, rubberized sole Classic Pump Shoes (i.e., Classic Pump Shoes split-sole) to provide both flexibility and traction, and a low (one inch or shorter) heel. They are secured to the foot by laces or elastic Classic Pump Shoes inserts.
Tango/flamenco dance shoes.
Ballroom shoes. They fall into two categories for the two genres of dances as Classic Pump Shoes defined by the IDSF (International DanceSport Classic Pump Shoes Federation): Ballroom and Latin American. Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom shoes are Classic Pump Shoes typically lace-ups with 1-inch Classic Pump Shoes heels and Classic Pump Shoes patent leather uppers. Ladies' Ballroom shoes are typically court shoes with low Classic Pump Shoes 2-inch heels, usually made of Classic Pump Shoes fabric so that they can be finished with a greater variety of colours to match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's Classic Pump Shoes weight across the foot while Latin Classic Pump Shoes American shoes Classic Pump Shoes have higher heels designed to throw the dancer's weight on to the toes and the soles are more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed Classic Pump Shoes and strapped.
Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination of a sneaker and a dance shoe, with a reinforced Classic Pump Shoes rubber Classic Pump Shoes toe.
Character shoes. Shoes with Classic Pump Shoes a one to three inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and often have one or more Classic Pump Shoes straps across the instep to secure the foot during dance. They may come in soft-soled Classic Pump Shoes (suede) or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted to tap shoes by attaching taps.
Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and Classic Pump Shoes FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the ball of a dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing turns. From a distance, flesh colored foot thongs give a dancer the appearance of having bare feet. Classic Pump Shoes
Modern pointe shoes.
Ballet shoes.
Jazz Classic Pump Shoes shoes. This style is frequently worn by Classic Pump Shoes acro dancers.
A foot Classic Pump Shoes thong, viewed from the Classic Pump Shoes underside.
Work shoes
Work shoes are designed to stand Classic Pump Shoes heavy wear, to Classic Pump Shoes protect the wearer, and provide high traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort Classic Pump Shoes by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They are commonly used for Classic Pump Shoes protection in Classic Pump Shoes industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Classic Pump Shoes Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle guards.
Historical shoes
Footwear has been worn for tens of thousands of years. Shoes of the past include:
Espadrilles: these sandals, Classic Pump Shoes which are still worn today, are found as early Classic Pump Shoes as the 14th century.
Patten: Classic Pump Shoes a Classic Pump Shoes European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's Classic Pump Shoes feet dry outdoors. First worn in the middle ages, they continued in use even into the early 20th century.
Poulaine: a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular in Classic Pump Shoes Europe in the 1400s.
Moccasins: the historical shoe of many North American Indian tribes.
Maintenance
Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable material. After a person wears them multiple times, the material reforms to Classic Pump Shoes fit the wearer's feet. The person is said Classic Pump Shoes to have Classic Pump Shoes broken Classic Pump Shoes in the shoes.
Polishing: for protection, water resistance (to some extent) Classic Pump Shoes and appearance, especially for leather shoes and boots.
Heel replacement: heels periodically wear out. Not all shoes are designed to Classic Pump Shoes enable this.
Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Classic Pump Shoes Not all Classic Pump Shoes shoes can have their soles replaced.
Shoelace replacement.
When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash or Classic Pump Shoes municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can Classic Pump Shoes be with most athletic sneakers which can Classic Pump Shoes be recycled and turned into other raw materials. See Nike Grind as an Classic Pump Shoes example.
Someone who makes or repairs shoes in a shop Classic Pump Shoes is called Classic Pump Shoes a cobbler.
Shoe etiquette
In most parts of the world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is customary to Classic Pump Shoes remove shoes Classic Pump Shoes when entering a house. In some areas of Classic Pump Shoes the Classic Pump Shoes United States, especially the Midwest, it Classic Pump Shoes is expected that visitors remove their shoes unless a host specifically invites them to leave their shoes on. People do this to avoid Classic Pump Shoes bringing dirt, mud or snow into the house. For some societies, including those in Asia, indoor Classic Pump Shoes footwear may be provided Classic Pump Shoes for guests.
In Classic Pump Shoes the Middle East, parts of Africa, Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude to show the soles of the feet Hitchcock Shoes to others (even Classic Pump Shoes accidentally, such as by Classic Pump Shoes crossing the legs). In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the Classic Pump Shoes foot, socks, or shoes to Classic Pump Shoes touch someone's head or be placed over it. Classic Pump Shoes Although feet touching heads is an extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Muay Classic Pump Shoes Thai boxers insult each other by "kicking" the opponent's head Classic Pump Shoes with their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are Classic Pump Shoes executed with the shin). |
