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The earliest known shoes date from about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA in 1938[1]. However, Tango Dance Shoes the materials used for making shoes do not normally last

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for thousands of years, so shoes were probably in use Tango Dance Shoes long before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence Tango Dance Shoes that the use of shoes began in the period between about 40,000 and Tango Dance Shoes 26,000 years ago, based on the Tango Dance Shoes fact that the thickness of Tango Dance Shoes the bones of the toes (other Cleopatra Fancy Dress Shoes than the big toe) Tango Dance Shoes decreased during

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this period, on the premise that going barefoot results in greater bone growth before this period.[1] Parts of a shoe Gluing Tango Dance Shoes a new outsole to an athletic shoe Sole The bottom of a shoe is called the sole. Insole The insole is the interior Tango Dance Shoes bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes Tango Dance Shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often added for comfort or health reasons Tango Dance Shoes (to control the Tango Dance Shoes shape, moisture, or smell of Tango Dance Shoes the shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Tango Dance Shoes Dress shoes Tango Dance Shoes have leather Tango Dance Shoes outsoles; casual Tango Dance Shoes or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a

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synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may Tango Dance Shoes comprise separate pieces Tango Dance Shoes of Tango Dance Shoes different materials. Often the heel of the Tango Dance Shoes 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 have spikes embedded in the outsole to grip the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes Tango Dance Shoes have much softer or Tango Dance Shoes harder soles. Midsole The layer in between Tango Dance Shoes the

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outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shock Tango Dance Shoes absorption, usually beneath the heel where one puts the most pressure down. Different companies use Shearling Shoes different materials for the midsoles of their shoes. Some shoes may not Tango Dance Shoes have a midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion boots The bottom rear part of a shoe is the heel. Its function is to support the heel of the foot. They are often made of the same material as the sole of the shoe.

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more practical use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has an upper part that helps hold the shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, Tango Dance 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 boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made in a certain style to look attractive. The U.S. Patent Tango Dance Shoes 3,355,535 , from 1967, Tango Dance Shoes 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 Tango Dance Shoes smooth surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the

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shoe when user is Tango Dance Shoes not wearing it, to help maintain Tango Dance Shoes the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing Tango Dance Shoes equipment: Shoe polish: Tango Dance Shoes a waxy material Tango Dance Shoes spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used Tango Dance Shoes to apply polish to shoes. Overshoes or galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for Replica Prada Shoes rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert of various materials for cushioning, improved fit, or reduced abrasion. These include padding and inner linings. Inserts may also be used to correct foot problems. Shoe bag: a bag that protects

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shoe. Shoelaces: a system used to Tango Dance Shoes secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made from real crocodile skin, in a conservation exhibit at Bristol Tango Dance Shoes Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual

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the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large variety of shoes

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