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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, the materials used for making shoes do not normally last Z Coil Shoes for thousands of years, so shoes Z Coil Shoes were probably in use long Z Coil Shoes before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence that Z Coil Shoes the use of shoes began in the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, Z Coil Shoes based on the fact that the

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thickness of the bones of the toes (other than the big Z Coil Shoes toe) decreased during this period, on the Z Coil Shoes premise that going barefoot results in greater bone growth before this period.[1] Parts 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, Ugg Shoes which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable Z Coil Shoes insoles, and extra insoles are often added for comfort or health reasons

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(to control the shape, moisture, Carlos Santana Shoes or Z Coil Shoes smell of the shoe). Outsole The outsole is the Z Coil Shoes layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; Z Coil Shoes casual or work-oriented shoes Z Coil Shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise Z Coil Shoes a single Z Coil Shoes piece, Z Coil Shoes or may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel of the Z Coil Shoes sole is rubber for durability and traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized shoes will Z Coil Shoes often have modifications on this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the outsole to grip the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have much Z Coil Shoes softer or harder soles. Midsole The layer in Z Coil Shoes between the outsole and the insole that Z Coil Shoes is typically there for shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, Bostonian Shoes have another material for shock absorption, usually beneath the heel where one puts High Heel Shoes the most pressure down. Z Coil Shoes Different companies use different materials for the midsoles of their shoes. Some Z Coil Shoes shoes may not have a Z Coil Shoes midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion boots The bottom rear part Z Coil Shoes of a shoe is the heel. Its function Z Coil Shoes is to support the heel Z Coil Shoes of the foot. They are often made of the same material Z Coil Shoes as the sole of Z Coil Shoes the shoe. This Z Coil Shoes part Z Coil Shoes can be high for fashion or to make the person look taller, or flat for a more practical use. Vamp, Z Coil Shoes or upper Any shoe has an upper part that helps hold the Z Coil Shoes shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, such Z Coil Shoes as sandals or flip flops, this may be nothing Z Coil Shoes more than a few straps for holding the sole Z Coil Shoes in place. Closed footwear, such as boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more complex upper. This part Z Coil Shoes is often decorated or is made Z Coil Shoes in Z Coil Shoes a certain style to look attractive. The U.S.

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Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes a method for producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967). Accessories to shoes Shoehorn: can

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be used to insert a foot into a Z Coil Shoes shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for

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the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: Z Coil Shoes placed inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: a waxy material spread on shoes

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to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and Z Coil Shoes 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 cushioning, improved fit, or reduced abrasion. These include padding and inner linings. Inserts may also be used to correct Z Coil Shoes foot problems. Shoe bag: a bag that protects shoes against damage when they

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are not being Z Coil Shoes worn. Shoe stretcher: a tool for making a shoe Z Coil Shoes longer or wider or for Z Coil Shoes reducing discomfort Z Coil Shoes in Z Coil Shoes areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or leather piece which increases the area of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system used to secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made Z Coil Shoes from real crocodile skin, in a conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, Z Coil Shoes England. Dress Z Coil Shoes and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by Z Coil Shoes smooth Z Coil Shoes and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by

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sturdy leather uppers, Z Coil Shoes non-leather outsoles, and wide profile. Some designs of dress shoes can be worn by either Z Coil Shoes gender. The majority of dress Z Coil Shoes shoes have an upper covering, commonly made Z Coil Shoes of leather, enclosing most of the lower foot, but not covering the ankles. Z Coil Shoes This upper part of the Z Coil Shoes shoe is often made without apertures or openings, but may 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 Z Coil Shoes shoe with the upper rising above the ankle is usually

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considered a boot but certain styles Green Shoes may be referred to as high-topped shoes or high-tops. Usually, a high-topped shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping Z Coil Shoes the shoe on. Men's shoes Men's Z Coil Shoes shoes can be categorized by how they Z Coil Shoes 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 as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to market shoes that are not balmorals, such Z Coil Shoes as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the 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 other closings exist but are Z Coil Shoes less popular such as side-elastic Z Coil Shoes closings. Men's shoes can also be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have a sleek appearance and Z Coil Shoes no extra decorations on the Z Coil Shoes vamp. Cap-toes: has an extra layer of leather that "caps"

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the toe. This is possibly the Z Coil Shoes most popular decoration. Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe Z Coil Shoes of the shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side of the shoe. Brogues Z Coil Shoes can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it. Further information might be found on the talk page or at Z Coil Shoes requests for expansion. The tone or style of this article or section may not

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be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found Z Coil Shoes on the talk page. See Wikipedia's Z Coil Shoes guide to 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 Z Coil Shoes more accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in the US and UK as ballerinas, Z Coil Shoes ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing much of Z Coil Shoes the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, and may be seen as more comfortable Z Coil Shoes than shoes Z Coil Shoes with a higher heel. High heels Z Coil Shoes may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as having more Z Coil Shoes sex appeal than low heels (see article for discussion) and are thus commonly Z Coil Shoes worn by Z Coil Shoes women for formal occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and Z Coil Shoes sneaker pump: a shoe that looks like an athletic shoe, but is equipped with a heel, making it a kind of novelty dress shoe. Either gender Women's sandals Clog Platform shoe: shoe with very thick soles and heels Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a soft shoe without Z Coil Shoes a heel and usually made of leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and Z Coil Shoes various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed Z Coil Shoes to air. They are thus popular Z Coil Shoes for warm-weather wear, because they let the foot be Z Coil Shoes cooler than a closed-toed shoe would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting saddle-shaped Z Coil Shoes band over the instep, typically white uppers with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe without laces; Asics Running Shoes often with tassels,

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buckles, Z Coil Shoes or Z Coil Shoes coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, Z Coil Shoes also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to a Z Coil Shoes loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas Z Coil Shoes or Z Coil Shoes featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Z Coil Shoes Long shoes (covering

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the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are designed to Z Coil Shoes be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual or dress wear. Styles include rubber boots and snow boots, Z Coil Shoes as well as work boots and hiking boots. Slippers: For indoor use, commonly worn with pajamas. Athletic shoes Men's and women's athletic shoes and special function shoes often have less difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to Z Coil Shoes be Z Coil Shoes more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out Z Coil Shoes of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties Z Coil Shoes are available for basketball

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or tennis. Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic or metal cleats A shoe for Steel Toe Shoes the right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded Z Coil Shoes or removable studs. Usually Z Coil Shoes worn while playing sports such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball. A shoe for the right foot. Golf

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shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in grass and wet

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ground. Originally the spikes or "cleats" were made of metal but replaceable "soft spikes" made of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge of each spike are Z Coil Shoes much more common Z Coil Shoes today Z Coil Shoes (and are required on many golf courses Z Coil Shoes since they cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between Z Coil Shoes ordinary dress Z Coil Shoes shoes and athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented or loaned at Z Coil Shoes bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if any padding, and a smooth Z Coil Shoes sticky rubber Z Coil Shoes sole with an extended Z Coil Shoes rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high Z Coil Shoes somewhat stiff upper with many lace eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra large traction on Z Coil Shoes the Z Coil Shoes sole. Walking shoes: have a more flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter in weight than the hiking boot, may Z Coil Shoes have air holes, may not be water proof. Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments Z Coil Shoes for skating on Z Coil Shoes the bottom of the shoe portion. Z Coil Shoes Ice skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski boot: a large, Z Coil Shoes thick plastic Z Coil Shoes boot specially designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have Z Coil Shoes flat soles for a better grip on a skateboard. Z Coil Shoes They are very wide and have extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic Z Coil Shoes cleat Z Coil Shoes to interface with clipless pedals, as well as a stiff sole to Z Coil Shoes maximize power transfer and support the foot. Snowshoes are special shoes for walking in thick snow. In temperate climates, snowshoes are used for Z Coil Shoes mostly recreational purposes in winter. Wrestling shoes are light, flexible Z Coil Shoes shoes that mimic bare feet Z Coil Shoes while providing additional traction and Z Coil Shoes protection. Orthopedic shoes Orthopedic or "comfort" shoes are Z Coil Shoes made with pedorthic and anatomically-correct comfort qualities, such as padded removable Z Coil Shoes footbeds, wide toe boxes and arch support are made especially for those with problematic feet. Dance shoes Pointe shoes. Designed for ballet dancing. These have a toe box that is stiffened with glue and a hardened sole so the dancer can stand on the tips of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps and ribbons that are tied to the Z Coil Shoes dancer's ankles. Ballet shoes Heel-less slippers made of Z Coil Shoes canvas or leather, with either continuous or two-part sole (i.e., Z Coil Shoes split-sole). The

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sole is typically made of leather, with Z Coil Shoes thicker material under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible material under the arch Z Coil Shoes so that the foot can be pointed to its utmost. Ballet slippers are 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 as red or blue. Jazz shoes. These typically have a two-part, rubberized sole (i.e., split-sole) to provide both flexibility and traction, and Z Coil Shoes a low Z Coil Shoes (one inch or shorter) heel. Z Coil Shoes They are secured to the foot by Z Coil Shoes laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco Z Coil Shoes dance shoes. Ballroom shoes. Z Coil Shoes They Z Coil Shoes fall into two categories for the two genres of dances as defined by Z Coil Shoes the IDSF (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Latin American. Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom shoes are typically lace-ups with 1-inch heels and patent leather uppers. Ladies' Ballroom shoes are typically court shoes with low 2-inch heels, usually made of fabric so that they can be finished with a greater variety Z Coil Shoes of colours to match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's Z Coil Shoes weight across the Jante Shoes foot while Latin American shoes have higher heels designed to throw the Z Coil Shoes dancer's weight on

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to the toes and Z Coil Shoes the soles are more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically Z Coil Shoes have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Ladies' Z Coil Shoes Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped. Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination of a sneaker and a dance shoe, with a reinforced rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with Z Coil Shoes a one to three Adio Shoes inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and Z Coil Shoes often have one or more straps across the instep to secure the foot during dance. They Z Coil Shoes may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled varieties. Infant Shoes They Z Coil Shoes may be

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converted to tap shoes by attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously called Z Coil Shoes called Foot Paws and Z Coil Shoes FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the ball of a Z Coil Shoes 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. Modern pointe shoes. Ballet shoes. Jazz shoes. This style is frequently worn by acro dancers. A foot thong, viewed from the underside. Work shoes Work shoes are designed to Z Coil Shoes stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, Z Coil Shoes and provide high traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They are Z Coil Shoes commonly used for protection in industrial settings, Z Coil Shoes construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle guards. Historical shoes Footwear has Z Coil Shoes been worn for tens of thousands of years. Shoes of the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which Z Coil Shoes are still worn today, are

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found as early as the 14th Z Coil Shoes century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's Z Coil Shoes feet dry outdoors. First worn in the Z Coil Shoes middle ages, they continued in use even into the early 20th century. Poulaine: a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular in Z Coil Shoes Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe of many North American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are Z Coil Shoes made of hard but Z Coil Shoes deformable material. After a person wears them multiple times, the material reforms to Z Coil Shoes fit Z Coil Shoes the Z Coil Shoes wearer's feet. The person is said to have Z Coil Shoes broken in the shoes. Polishing: for protection, water resistance (to some Z Coil Shoes extent) and appearance, especially for leather shoes and boots. Heel replacement: heels periodically wear Z Coil Shoes out. Z Coil Shoes Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear Z Coil Shoes out. Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash Z Coil Shoes or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most Z Coil Shoes athletic sneakers which Z Coil Shoes can be recycled and turned into other raw materials. See Nike Grind as an example. Someone who makes or repairs shoes in

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a Z Coil Shoes shop is called a cobbler. Shoe etiquette In most parts of the world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Africa, much of Z Coil Shoes Northern Europe and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is Z Coil Shoes customary

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to remove shoes when entering a house. In some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, Z Coil Shoes it is expected that visitors remove their shoes unless a host specifically invites them to leave their shoes on. People do this to avoid bringing dirt, mud or snow into the house. For some Z Coil Shoes societies, including those in Z Coil Shoes Asia, indoor footwear may be Z Coil Shoes provided for guests. In the Middle East, parts of Africa, Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude to show the soles of the feet Z Coil Shoes to others (even accidentally, such as Z Coil Shoes by crossing the legs). In addition, in Thailand, Z Coil Shoes it is an extreme insult for the foot, socks, or shoes to touch someone's Z Coil Shoes head or be placed over it. Although feet touching heads is an

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extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Muay Thai boxers Z Coil Shoes insult each other by "kicking" the opponent's head with their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are executed with the shin).

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