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The earliest known Candies Shoes 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 for thousands of years, so shoes were probably in use long Candies Shoes before this. Physical Candies Shoes anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has Candies Shoes found evidence that the use of shoes began in the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 Candies Shoes years ago, based on Candies Shoes the fact Candies Shoes that the Candies Shoes thickness Candies Shoes of the bones of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on Candies Shoes the premise that going barefoot results in greater bone growth before this period.[1] Parts Candies Shoes of a shoe Gluing a Candies Shoes new Ariat Shoes outsole to

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an athletic Candies Shoes shoe Sole The bottom of a shoe is called the sole. Insole The insole is the interior Candies Shoes bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles

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added for comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the Doc Martin Shoes shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual Candies Shoes or work-oriented shoes have outsoles

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made of natural rubber or Candies Shoes a synthetic imitation. The outsole may Candies Shoes comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate 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 Candies Shoes design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded Candies Shoes 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 Candies Shoes the insole that is typically there for Candies Shoes shock absorption. Some types Candies Shoes of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shock absorption, usually beneath Candies Shoes the heel where one puts the most pressure Candies Shoes down. Different companies Candies Shoes use different materials Candies Shoes for Candies Shoes the midsoles of their Candies Shoes shoes. Some shoes may not have a midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion boots The bottom rear part of a shoe Candies Shoes is the heel. Its function is Candies Shoes to support the heel of the foot. They are often made of the same material Candies Shoes as the sole of the Candies Shoes shoe. This part can Candies Shoes be high for fashion or Candies Shoes to make the person look taller, or flat for a more practical use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has an upper part that helps hold the Candies Shoes shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, such as sandals or flip flops, this may be nothing more than a few straps for holding the Candies Shoes sole in place. Closed footwear, such as boots, sneakers Candies Shoes and most men's shoes, will have a Candies Shoes more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made Candies Shoes in Candies Shoes a certain Candies Shoes style to 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 Candies Shoes shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the Candies Shoes foot to slide upon. Shoe Candies Shoes tree: placed inside the Candies Shoes shoe Candies Shoes when user is not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: a waxy Candies Shoes material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush Candies Shoes and polishing cloth: used to apply polish to shoes. Overshoes or galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for Candies Shoes rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert of various Candies Shoes materials for cushioning, improved fit, Candies Shoes or reduced abrasion. These include Candies Shoes padding and inner linings. Inserts may also be used to correct Candies Shoes foot problems. Shoe bag: a bag that protects shoes against damage when they are not Candies Shoes being worn. Shoe stretcher: a tool for making a Candies Shoes shoe longer or wider or for Candies Shoes reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow Candies Shoes 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 from real crocodile skin, in a conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by Candies Shoes smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, non-leather Candies Shoes outsoles, and wide profile. Some designs of dress shoes can be worn by either gender. The majority of dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly made of leather, enclosing most of the lower foot, but not covering the ankles. This Candies Shoes upper part of the 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. Candies Shoes Shoes Candies Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available;

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a shoe with Candies Shoes 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 Candies Shoes shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic Candies Shoes inserts Candies Shoes to ease slipping the shoe on. Men's shoes Men's shoes can be categorized by Candies Shoes how they are closed: Balmorals: the vamp has a V-shaped slit to which the laces are attached; also known as "closed Candies Shoes 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 as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the laces are tied to two pieces Candies Shoes of leather independently attached to the vamp; also known as "open lacing". In Candies Shoes England, the Blucher is known as the Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of lacing Various other closings exist but are less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's shoes Candies Shoes can also be Candies Shoes decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have Candies Shoes a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: has an extra layer of leather that "caps" the toe. This is possibly the most popular decoration. Brogues (American: Candies Shoes wing-tips): Candies Shoes The toe of the shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side Candies Shoes of the shoe. Brogues Candies Shoes can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by Candies Shoes expanding it. Further information might be found on Candies Shoes the talk page or at requests for expansion. The tone or style of this article or section may Candies Shoes not be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific Candies Shoes concerns may be found on the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles Candies Shoes for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There Candies Shoes is a Candies Shoes large variety of shoes available for women, in addition Candies Shoes to most of the men's styles being Candies Shoes more accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in the US and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low Candies Shoes heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing much Candies Shoes of the instep. They are Candies Shoes popular for warm-weather wear, and may Candies Shoes be seen as more comfortable than shoes Candies Shoes with a higher Candies Shoes heel. High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as having more sex Candies Shoes appeal than low heels (see article for Candies Shoes discussion) and are Candies Shoes thus commonly worn by women for formal occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker pump: Candies Shoes a shoe that Candies Shoes looks like an

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athletic shoe, but is equipped with a heel,

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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 a heel and usually made of Candies Shoes leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed to air. They are thus popular for warm-weather Candies Shoes wear, because they let the foot be Candies Shoes cooler than a closed-toed shoe would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe 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, buckles, or Candies Shoes coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known Candies Shoes as boat shoes and Candies Shoes deck shoes: similar to a Candies Shoes loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas or featuring a Candies Shoes white sole. They Candies Shoes have soft soles/heels to Candies Shoes avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) Candies Shoes frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used in times of bad

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weather, or Candies Shoes simply as Candies Shoes an Candies Shoes alternate style of Candies Shoes casual or dress wear. Styles include rubber boots and snow boots, as well as work boots and hiking boots. Slippers: Candies Shoes For indoor use, commonly worn with pajamas. Athletic shoes Men's and women's athletic shoes and special function Candies Shoes shoes often have less difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. Candies Shoes In many cases these shoes Candies Shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): Candies Shoes general purpose athletic shoes; made out Candies Shoes of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very similar to Candies Shoes above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic or metal cleats A shoe for the right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn while Candies Shoes playing sports such as rugby, football, American

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or baseball. A shoe for Candies Shoes the right foot. Golf shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in grass and wet Candies Shoes ground. Originally the spikes or "cleats" were made of Candies Shoes metal but replaceable "soft spikes" made Candies Shoes of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially

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around the edge of Candies Shoes each spike are much more common today (and are Ryka Shoes required on many golf courses Candies Shoes since they Candies Shoes cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary dress shoes and athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels

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so as not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented or loaned at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber sole Candies Shoes with an extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes Candies Shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff Candies Shoes upper with many lace eyelets, to

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provide ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra large traction on the sole. Walking shoes: have a Candies Shoes more

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flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter Mens Dress Shoes in Candies Shoes weight than the hiking boot, may have air holes, may not be water proof. Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments Candies Shoes for skating on the bottom of the shoe portion. Ice skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski Candies Shoes boot: a Candies Shoes large, thick plastic boot specially designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better grip on a skateboard. They are very wide and have extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are Candies Shoes equipped with a metal or plastic 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

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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 Candies Shoes 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 Candies Shoes and traction, and a low (one inch or shorter) heel. They are secured to the Candies Shoes foot by laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco dance shoes. Ballroom shoes. They Candies Shoes fall into two categories for the two genres of dances as defined by the IDSF (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Candies Shoes Latin American. Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom shoes Candies Shoes are typically lace-ups with 1-inch Candies Shoes 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 of colours to match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's weight across the foot Candies Shoes while Latin American 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 Candies Shoes Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped. Dance sneakers. Also known Candies Shoes as dansneakers,

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these are a combination of a sneaker and Candies Shoes a dance shoe, with a reinforced rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three Candies Shoes inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and often have one or more straps across Candies Shoes the instep to secure the foot during dance. They may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted to tap shoes by attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously called Candies Shoes called Foot Paws and Candies Shoes FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect Candies Shoes the ball of a dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing Purple Shoes turns. From a distance, flesh colored foot thongs Candies Shoes give a dancer the appearance of having bare feet. Modern pointe shoes. Ballet shoes. Jazz shoes. This style is frequently worn by Candies Shoes acro dancers. A foot thong, viewed from the underside. Work shoes Work shoes are designed to stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, and Candies Shoes provide high traction. Size Shoes They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for Candies Shoes uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, Candies Shoes etc. They are Candies Shoes commonly used for Candies Shoes protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and Candies Shoes soles or ankle guards. Historical shoes Footwear has been Candies Shoes worn for tens of thousands of Candies Shoes 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, they continued in use even into the early 20th century. Poulaine: Candies Shoes a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular in Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe of Candies Shoes many North American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are made Candies Shoes of hard but deformable material. After a person wears them Candies Shoes multiple times, the material reforms to fit the wearer's feet. The person is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing: for protection, water resistance (to some extent) and appearance, especially for leather shoes and boots. Heel replacement: heels periodically wear out. Not all shoes are designed Candies Shoes to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Not all shoes can have their soles Candies Shoes replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with Candies Shoes most athletic sneakers which can be recycled and turned into other raw Candies Shoes materials. See Nike Grind as an example. Someone who makes or repairs shoes in a shop is called a cobbler. Shoe etiquette In most parts of the world Candies Shoes (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle Candies Shoes East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, as well as Alaska) Candies Shoes it Ballroom Dance Shoes is customary to remove Candies Shoes shoes when entering a house. In some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, Candies Shoes it is expected that visitors remove their shoes Candies Shoes unless a host Candies Shoes specifically invites them Candies Shoes to leave their shoes Candies Shoes on. People do this to avoid Candies Shoes bringing dirt, Candies Shoes mud or Candies Shoes snow into the Candies Shoes house. For some societies, including those in Asia, indoor footwear Candies Shoes may be provided for guests. In the Middle East, parts of Africa, Candies Shoes Korea and Thailand, Candies Shoes it is considered rude to show the soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). Aravon Shoes In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the foot, socks, or shoes to touch someone's Candies Shoes head or be placed over it. Although feet touching heads is an extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Muay Thai boxers insult each other by "kicking" the Candies Shoes opponent's head with their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are Candies Shoes executed with the shin).

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