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The earliest known shoes date Comfortable Shoes from about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA Faith Shoes in 1938[1]. However, the materials used for making shoes Sketchers 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 of shoes began in Sketchers Shoes the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that Sketchers Shoes the thickness of the bones of Sketchers Shoes the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that going barefoot results Sketchers Shoes in greater bone growth before this period.[1] Parts of a shoe Gluing a new outsole to an athletic shoe Sole The Sketchers Shoes bottom of a shoe is Sketchers Shoes called the sole. Insole The insole is the interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath Sketchers Shoes 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 Sketchers Shoes contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of Sketchers Shoes natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of Sketchers Shoes different materials. Often Sketchers Shoes the Sketchers Shoes 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 Sketchers Shoes have spikes embedded Sketchers Shoes in Sketchers Shoes the outsole to grip the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have much softer or harder soles. Midsole The layer in Sketchers Shoes between the outsole and the Sketchers Shoes insole that is

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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 Sketchers Shoes the most pressure down. Different companies use Sketchers Shoes different materials for the midsoles of Sketchers Shoes their shoes. Some shoes may not Sketchers 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. This part Sketchers Shoes can be high for fashion or Sketchers 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 shoe onto the Sketchers Shoes foot. In the simplest Sketchers Shoes cases, such as sandals or flip flops, Sketchers Shoes this may be nothing more than a Sketchers Shoes few straps for Sketchers Shoes holding the sole in Sketchers Shoes place. Closed footwear, such as boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more Sketchers Shoes complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made in a certain style to look Sketchers Shoes attractive. The U.S. Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes Sketchers Shoes a method for producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967). Accessories to shoes Shoehorn: can be used to insert a

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foot into a shoe by keeping Sketchers Shoes the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the Sketchers Shoes 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 Sketchers Shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and Sketchers Shoes provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used to apply polish to Sketchers Shoes shoes. Overshoes or Sketchers Shoes galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: Sketchers Shoes insert of various materials for cushioning, improved fit, or reduced abrasion. These include Sketchers Shoes padding and inner linings. Inserts Flirting Clothing Shoes may also be used to correct Sketchers Shoes foot problems. Shoe bag: a bag

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that protects shoes against Sketchers Shoes damage Sketchers Shoes when they are not being worn. Shoe stretcher: a tool for making Sketchers Shoes a Sketchers Shoes shoe longer or wider or for reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow Sketchers Shoes shoe: a Sketchers Shoes wooden or leather piece which increases the area of ground Sketchers Shoes covered by Sketchers Shoes 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 smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, Sketchers Shoes non-leather outsoles, and wide profile. Some designs of dress shoes can be Sketchers Shoes worn by either gender. The majority of dress shoes have Sketchers Shoes an upper covering, commonly made of leather, enclosing most of the lower Sketchers Shoes foot, but not covering the ankles. This upper part of the shoe is often made without apertures or openings, but may also Sketchers Shoes be made with openings Sketchers Shoes or even itself Sketchers Shoes consist of a Sketchers Shoes series of straps, e.g. an open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with Hush Puppies Shoes uppers Sketchers Shoes made high Sketchers Shoes to cover the ankles are also available; a shoe with the upper Sketchers Shoes rising above the Sketchers Shoes ankle is Sketchers Shoes usually considered a boot but certain styles may be referred to as high-topped shoes or high-tops. Usually, Sketchers Shoes a high-topped shoe is secured by laces or Sketchers Shoes zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping Sketchers Shoes the shoe on. Men's shoes Men's shoes can be categorized by how they are closed: Balmorals: the vamp has a V-shaped Sketchers Shoes slit to which the laces are attached; also known as "closed lacing". In England,

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the balmoral is known Sketchers Shoes as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to Sketchers Shoes market shoes that are

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not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the laces are tied to two Sketchers Shoes pieces of leather independently attached to the Sketchers Shoes vamp; also known as "open lacing". Sketchers Shoes In England, the Blucher is known as the Derby Sketchers Shoes shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of lacing Various other closings exist Sketchers Shoes but are less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's shoes can also be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: has Sketchers Shoes an extra layer Sketchers Shoes of leather that "caps" the Sketchers Shoes toe. This is possibly the most popular decoration. Brogues (American: Sketchers Shoes wing-tips): The toe of the shoe is covered with a perforated Sketchers Shoes panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side of the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help Sketchers Shoes improve this section by expanding it. Further information might be found Sketchers Shoes on the talk Women Shoes page or at requests for expansion. The tone Sketchers Shoes or style of this article or Sketchers Shoes section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns Clark S Shoes may be found on the talk page. See Wikipedia's Jordans 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 Sketchers Shoes most of the Sketchers Shoes men's styles being more accepted as Sketchers Shoes unisex. Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in the Sketchers Shoes US and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing Sketchers Shoes much of the instep. They are

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popular for warm-weather Sketchers Shoes wear, Sketchers Shoes and may be seen as more comfortable than shoes with a higher heel. High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as having more Sketchers Shoes sex appeal than low heels (see article for discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women for formal Sketchers Shoes occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker pump: a shoe that Sketchers Shoes looks like an athletic shoe, but is equipped with a Sketchers Shoes heel, making it a kind of novelty dress shoe. Either gender Women's sandals Clog Platform Sketchers Shoes shoe: shoe with very thick soles and heels Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a soft shoe without a

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heel and usually made of leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed to Sketchers Shoes air. They are thus popular for warm-weather wear, because they let the foot be cooler than Sketchers Shoes a Sketchers Shoes closed-toed shoe would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting saddle-shaped band over the instep, typically Sketchers Shoes white Sketchers Shoes uppers with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe without laces; often with tassels, buckles, or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, Sketchers Shoes also known as boat shoes and deck Sketchers Shoes shoes:

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similar to Sketchers Shoes a loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with no Sketchers Shoes frills. Often made of canvas or featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring Sketchers Shoes or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of leather. Sketchers Shoes Some are designed to be used in times of bad weather, Sketchers Shoes or simply as an alternate style of Sketchers Shoes casual or dress wear. Styles include rubber boots Air Jordan Shoes and snow boots, as well as work boots and hiking boots. Slippers: For indoor use, commonly worn with pajamas. Athletic shoes Men's and women's athletic Sketchers Shoes shoes and special function shoes often Sketchers Shoes have less difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes Sketchers Shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym Sketchers Shoes shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be Sketchers Shoes lightweight, flexible, Sketchers Shoes and have good traction. Special varieties are Sketchers Shoes available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: Discount Mbt Shoes very Sketchers Shoes similar to above, with additional Sketchers Shoes 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 playing sports such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball. A shoe Sketchers Shoes for the right foot. Golf 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 of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge of Sketchers Shoes each spike are much more Sketchers Shoes common today (and are required on many golf courses since they cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary dress shoes and athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented or Sketchers Shoes loaned at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if any Sketchers Shoes padding, and Sketchers Shoes a smooth sticky rubber sole with an extended rubber Sketchers Shoes rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff

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than the Sketchers Shoes hiking boot, may have air holes, may 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 Sketchers Shoes skates Ski boot: a Sketchers Shoes large, thick plastic boot specially Sketchers Shoes designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better grip on a skateboard. They Sketchers Shoes are very wide and have extra layers of padding to protect Sketchers Shoes 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 power transfer and support the Sketchers Shoes foot. Snowshoes are special shoes for walking in thick snow. In temperate Sketchers Shoes climates, snowshoes are used for mostly recreational purposes in winter. Wrestling shoes are light, flexible shoes that mimic bare feet while providing additional traction and protection. Orthopedic shoes Orthopedic or "comfort" Sketchers Shoes shoes are made Sketchers Shoes with pedorthic and Sketchers Shoes anatomically-correct comfort qualities, such as padded removable footbeds, wide toe boxes and arch support are made especially for those with problematic feet. Dance shoes Pointe shoes. Designed for ballet Geox Shoes dancing. These have a toe box that is stiffened with glue and a hardened sole so the Sketchers Shoes dancer can stand on the tips of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps and ribbons that are tied to the dancer's ankles. Ballet shoes Heel-less slippers made of canvas International Shoes Size or leather, with either continuous or two-part sole (i.e., split-sole). The sole is typically made of leather, with Sketchers Shoes thicker material under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible material under the arch so that Sketchers Shoes the foot can be Sketchers Shoes 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, Sketchers Shoes 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 a low (one inch or shorter) heel. They are secured to the foot by laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco dance shoes. Ballroom shoes. They fall into Sketchers Shoes two Sketchers Shoes categories for the two genres of dances as defined Sketchers Shoes by Sketchers Shoes the Sketchers Shoes IDSF (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Latin

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American. Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom shoes are typically lace-ups with 1-inch heels and patent leather uppers. Sketchers Shoes Ladies' Ballroom shoes are typically court shoes with low Sketchers Shoes 2-inch heels, Sketchers Shoes usually made of fabric so that they can be finished with a greater variety of colours to match Sketchers Shoes the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the Sketchers Shoes dancer's weight across the foot while Latin American Sketchers Shoes shoes have Sketchers Shoes higher heels Sketchers Shoes designed to throw the dancer's weight on to Sketchers Shoes the

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toes and the Sketchers Shoes soles are more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically Sketchers Shoes have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and Sketchers Shoes strapped. Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination

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of a Sketchers Shoes sneaker and a dance shoe, with a reinforced rubber toe. Character Sketchers Shoes shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and often Sketchers Shoes have one or more straps across the instep to Sketchers Shoes secure the foot during dance. They may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled varieties. Sketchers Shoes 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 Sketchers Shoes that protect Sketchers Shoes the Sketchers Shoes ball of a dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing turns.

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thongs give a dancer the appearance Sketchers Shoes of having Sketchers Shoes 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 stand heavy wear, to protect Sketchers Shoes the wearer, and provide high traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather Sketchers Shoes outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or Sketchers Shoes comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, Sketchers Shoes military personnel, etc. They are commonly used for protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. 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 Sketchers Shoes past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as early as the 14th Sketchers Shoes century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's feet Sketchers Shoes 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 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 Sketchers Shoes material. After a person wears them 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 Sketchers Shoes all shoes Sketchers Shoes are designed Sketchers Shoes to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Not all shoes can Sketchers Shoes have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash or municipal Sketchers Shoes solid waste and disposed of. The Sketchers Shoes exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be recycled and turned into Sketchers Shoes other raw materials. Sketchers Shoes See Nike Sketchers Shoes Grind as an example. Someone who makes or repairs shoes in a shop is called a cobbler. Shoe etiquette In most parts Reebok Shoes 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 remove shoes when

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entering a house. In Sketchers Shoes some areas of the United Sketchers Shoes States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors remove their shoes unless a host specifically invites them to leave Sketchers Shoes their shoes on. People do this to avoid bringing dirt, mud or snow into Sketchers Shoes the house. For some societies, including those in Asia, Sketchers Shoes indoor footwear may be provided for guests. In the Middle East, parts of Africa, Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude to show the Sketchers Shoes soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such as by crossing the legs).

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In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme Sketchers Shoes insult for the foot, socks, or shoes to touch someone's head or Sketchers Shoes be placed over it. Although feet touching heads is an extremely rare occurrence in any Sketchers Shoes society, some Muay Thai boxers Sketchers Shoes insult each Sketchers Shoes other Sketchers Shoes by "kicking" the opponent's head with their foot (most Muay Thai Sketchers Shoes kicks are executed with the shin).

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