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The earliest known shoes date from about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found

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in Oregon, USA in 1938[1]. However, the materials used for making shoes do not normally last Wild Pair Shoes for thousands of years, so shoes were Wild Pair Shoes probably in use long before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence Wild Pair Shoes that the use of shoes began in Wild Pair Shoes the period between about 40,000 Wild Pair Shoes and Wild Pair Shoes 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that the thickness of the bones of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that going barefoot Wild Pair Shoes results in greater bone growth before this period.[1] Parts of a shoe Gluing a Wild Pair Shoes new outsole to an Wild Pair Shoes 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 Wild Pair Shoes beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often added for comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles Wild Pair Shoes made of natural Wild Pair Shoes rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise Wild Pair Shoes a single piece, Wild Pair Shoes or Wild Pair Shoes may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel Wild Pair Shoes of the sole is rubber Wild Pair Shoes for durability and Wild Pair Shoes traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized shoes will often have modifications on Wild Pair Shoes this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the Wild Pair Shoes 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 Wild Pair Shoes typically there for shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shock absorption, usually beneath the heel where one puts the most pressure down. Different Wild Pair Shoes companies use Wild Pair Shoes different materials Wild Pair Shoes for the midsoles of their shoes. Some shoes may not have a midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion boots The bottom rear part of a shoe is the heel. Its function Wild Pair Shoes is to support Wild Pair Shoes the heel of the foot. They are often Wild Pair Shoes made of the same material as the sole of the shoe. This part can be high for fashion Wild Pair Shoes or Wild Pair Shoes to make the person look taller, or Womens Shoes Size flat for a more practical use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has an upper part that Wild Pair Shoes helps hold the shoe

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onto the foot. In the simplest cases, Wild Pair Shoes 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 Wild Pair Shoes boots, sneakers and most men's Wild Pair Shoes shoes, will have a more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made in a certain style to

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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 to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, to help maintain the Wild Pair Shoes shoe's shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used to apply polish to shoes. Overshoes Wild Pair Shoes or galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert Wild Pair Shoes of Wild Pair Shoes various materials for cushioning, improved fit, or reduced abrasion. These include padding and inner linings. Inserts Wild Pair Shoes may Wild Pair Shoes also Wild Pair Shoes be used to correct foot problems. Shoe bag: a bag that Wild Pair Shoes protects shoes against damage when they are not being worn. Shoe stretcher: Wild Pair Shoes a tool for making a shoe longer or wider or for reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or leather Wild Pair Shoes piece which increases the area of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system used to Wild Pair Shoes secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made from real crocodile skin, in a conservation Wild Pair Shoes exhibit at Bristol Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are

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characterized by sturdy leather uppers, Cheap Wedding Shoes non-leather outsoles, and wide Wild Pair Shoes profile. Some designs of dress shoes can be worn by either gender.

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The majority of Wild Pair Shoes dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly made of leather, enclosing Wild Pair Shoes 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 Wild Pair Shoes also be made with openings or even itself 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 Wild Pair Shoes boot but certain styles Wild Pair Shoes may be referred to as high-topped shoes or high-tops. Usually, a Wild Pair Shoes high-topped shoe is secured by laces Wild Pair Shoes or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping the shoe on. Men's Wild Pair Shoes shoes Men's shoes can be categorized by how they are closed: Balmorals: the vamp has a V-shaped slit to which the laces are attached; Wild Pair Shoes also Wild Pair Shoes known as "closed lacing". In England, the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used by Wild Pair Shoes American clothing companies to market shoes that are

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not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the Wild Pair Shoes laces are tied to two pieces of leather independently attached to the vamp; also known as "open lacing". In England, the Blucher is known as the Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of lacing Various Wild Pair Shoes other closings exist but are less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's shoes Wild Pair Shoes can also be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have a sleek appearance

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and no extra Wild Pair Shoes decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: has an extra layer of leather that Wild Pair Shoes "caps" the toe. This is possibly the most popular decoration. Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe of the Wild Pair Shoes shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either Wild Pair Shoes side of the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please

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expanding it. Further Wild Pair Shoes information might be Wild Pair Shoes found on the talk page or at requests Wild Pair Shoes for expansion. The tone or style of this article Wild Pair Shoes or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to Wild Pair Shoes writing better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large variety of 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 Wild Pair Shoes shoes with a very low heel and a relatively Wild Pair Shoes short vamp, Wild Pair Shoes exposing much of the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, and may be seen as more Wild Pair Shoes comfortable than shoes Wild Pair Shoes with Wild Pair Shoes a higher heel. High heels Wild Pair Shoes may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as having more sex appeal than low heels (see article for discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women for formal occasions Wild Pair Shoes or social outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker pump: a shoe that looks like an athletic shoe, Wild Pair Shoes but is equipped with Wild Pair Shoes a heel, making it a kind of Wild Pair Shoes novelty dress shoe. Either Wild Pair Shoes gender Women's Wild Pair Shoes sandals Clog Platform shoe: shoe with very thick soles and heels Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a soft shoe without Wild Pair Shoes a heel and usually made of leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed to

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air. They are thus popular Wild Pair Shoes for warm-weather wear, because they Wild Pair Shoes let the foot be cooler than a closed-toed shoe would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe Wild Pair Shoes with a contrasting saddle-shaped band over the instep, typically white uppers with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe without laces; often with tassels, Wild Pair Shoes buckles, or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar Wild Pair Shoes to a Wild Pair Shoes loafer, Wild Pair Shoes but more Wild Pair Shoes casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas Wild Pair Shoes or featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes Wild Pair Shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are designed Wild Pair Shoes to be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual Wild Pair Shoes or Wild Pair Shoes dress Wild Pair Shoes wear. Styles include Wild Pair Shoes rubber boots and snow boots, as well as work boots and hiking boots. Slippers: For indoor use, commonly worn Wild Pair Shoes with pajamas. Athletic shoes Men's and women's athletic shoes Wild Pair Shoes and special function Wild Pair Shoes shoes often have Wild Pair Shoes less difference between Wild Pair Shoes the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to Wild Pair Shoes be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers Wild Pair Shoes (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made Wild Pair Shoes out of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be

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alleys. Climbing shoes: Wild Pair Shoes a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber Wild Pair Shoes sole with an Wild Pair Shoes 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 Wild Pair Shoes on the sole. Walking Wild Pair Shoes shoes: have a more flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter in weight than the hiking boot, may have air holes, may not be water proof. Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments for Wild Pair Shoes skating on the Wild Pair Shoes bottom of the shoe Wild Pair Shoes portion. Ice skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski boot: a large, thick plastic boot specially Wild Pair Shoes designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better Wild Pair Shoes grip on a skateboard. They Wild Pair Shoes are very wide and have extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic cleat to interface with clipless pedals, as well as a stiff sole to maximize Wild Pair Shoes power transfer and support the foot. Snowshoes Wild Pair Shoes 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

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shoes that mimic bare feet 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 are made especially for those Wild Pair Shoes with problematic feet. Dance shoes Pointe shoes. Designed for ballet Wild Pair Shoes dancing. These have a toe box that is Wild Pair Shoes stiffened with glue and a hardened sole so the dancer can stand on the tips of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps Wild Pair Shoes and ribbons that are 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 Wild Pair Shoes of leather, with thicker material under Wild Pair Shoes the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible material under the arch Wild Pair Shoes so that the foot can be pointed to its utmost. Ballet slippers are usually secured by

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rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually made of Wild Pair Shoes leather, and Wild Pair Shoes often have one or more straps across the instep to secure the foot during dance. They may come in soft-soled (suede)

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or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted to tap shoes by attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the ball of a dancer's Wild Pair Shoes foot from Wild Pair Shoes skin abrasions Wild Pair Shoes while executing turns. From a distance, Wild Pair Shoes flesh colored foot thongs Wild Pair Shoes give a dancer Wild Pair Shoes the appearance of having bare feet. Modern pointe shoes. Ballet shoes. Jazz shoes. This style is frequently worn by acro dancers. A foot thong, Wild Pair Shoes viewed from the underside. Work shoes Work shoes are designed to stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, and provide high traction. They Wild Pair Shoes are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are Wild Pair Shoes used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They Wild Pair Shoes are commonly used for Wild Pair Shoes protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Wild Pair Shoes Protective features Wild Pair Shoes may include steel-tipped

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toes and Wild Pair Shoes soles or ankle guards. Historical shoes Footwear has been

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worn for tens of thousands of years. Shoes of the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as early as the 14th century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in the middle ages, Wild Pair Shoes they continued in use even into the early 20th century. Poulaine: a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular in Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe Wild Pair Shoes of many North American Wild Pair Shoes 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 fit the wearer's Wild Pair Shoes feet. The person Wild Pair Shoes is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing: for protection, water resistance (to some extent) Wild Pair Shoes and appearance, especially for leather shoes and boots. Heel replacement: heels periodically Wild Pair Shoes wear out. Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When

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unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be recycled and turned into other raw materials. See Nike Grind as an Wild Pair Shoes example. Someone who makes or Wild Pair Shoes repairs shoes in a Wild Pair Shoes shop Wild Pair Shoes is called a cobbler. Shoe etiquette In most parts of the world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts Wild Pair Shoes of the Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is customary to remove shoes when entering a house. In some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, it is expected Wild Pair Shoes that visitors Wild Pair Shoes remove their shoes unless a host specifically

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invites them to leave their shoes on. People do this to avoid bringing dirt, mud or snow into the house. For some societies, including those in Asia, indoor footwear may be provided for guests. In the Middle East, parts of Africa, Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude to show the soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). In addition, in Thailand, Wild Pair Shoes it is an extreme insult for the foot, socks, or shoes to touch someone's head or be placed over it. Although feet touching heads is Wild Pair Shoes an extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Wild Pair Shoes Muay Thai boxers insult Wild Pair Shoes each other Wild Pair Shoes by "kicking" the opponent's head with their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are executed with the Wild Pair Shoes shin).

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