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The earliest known shoes date from about 8000 to 7000 Hush Puppies Shoes BCE and were found in Oregon, USA Hush Puppies Shoes in 1938[1]. However, Hush Puppies Shoes the materials used for making shoes do not normally last for thousands of years, so shoes were probably in Hush Puppies Shoes use long before Hush Puppies Shoes this. Hush Puppies Shoes Physical anthropologist Erik

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found Hush Puppies Shoes evidence that the use of shoes began in the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that the thickness of the bones of the toes (other Best Running Shoes than the big toe) decreased Hush Puppies Shoes during this period, on the premise that going barefoot results in greater bone growth Hush Puppies Shoes before this period.[1] Parts of a shoe Gluing a new outsole to an athletic shoe Sole The bottom of a shoe is Hush Puppies Shoes called the sole. Insole The insole is the interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often Propet Shoes added for comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or Hush Puppies Shoes 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 made of natural rubber or Hush Puppies Shoes a synthetic imitation. The outsole Mary Jane Shoes may comprise a single Hush Puppies Shoes piece, or

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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 Hush Puppies Shoes will often have Hush Puppies Shoes modifications on this design: athletic cleats have Hush Puppies Shoes spikes embedded Hush Puppies Shoes in the Hush Puppies Shoes outsole to grip the Hush Puppies Shoes ground; many kinds of dancing shoes Hush Puppies Shoes have much softer or harder soles. Midsole The Hush Puppies Shoes layer in between the outsole Hush Puppies Shoes and

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the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Some types of Hush Puppies Shoes shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shock absorption, usually beneath the heel where one puts the most pressure down. Different companies use different materials for Hush Puppies Shoes the midsoles of their Hush Puppies Shoes shoes. Some shoes may Hush Puppies Shoes not 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 Hush Puppies Shoes the heel of the Hush Puppies Shoes foot. They

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are often made of the Hush Puppies Shoes same material as Hush Puppies Shoes the sole of the shoe. This part Hush Puppies Shoes can be high Hush Puppies Shoes for fashion or 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 Hush Puppies Shoes foot. In the simplest cases, such as sandals or flip Hush Puppies Shoes flops, this may be nothing more than a few straps for holding the sole in place. Hush Puppies Shoes 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 Hush Puppies 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 Hush Puppies Shoes to shoes Shoehorn: Hush Puppies Shoes can be used to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing Hush Puppies Shoes a Hush Puppies Shoes smooth surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: Hush Puppies Shoes placed inside the shoe when user is Hush Puppies Shoes not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing Hush Puppies Shoes equipment: Shoe polish: a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance,

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glossiness, and provide Hush Puppies Shoes protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: Hush Puppies Shoes used to apply polish to shoes. Overshoes or Indoor Soccer Shoes galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert Hush Puppies Shoes 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 shoes against damage when they are not being worn. Shoe stretcher: a tool for making a shoe longer or wider or for reducing discomfort in areas of a Hush Puppies Shoes shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or leather Hush Puppies Shoes piece Hush Puppies Shoes which increases the area of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system Hush Puppies Shoes used Hush Puppies Shoes 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 Hush Puppies Shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather

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uppers, leather soles, and Hush Puppies Shoes narrow sleek figure. Casual Hush Puppies Shoes shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and wide profile. Some designs of dress Hush Puppies Shoes shoes can be worn by either gender. The majority of dress shoes have Hush Puppies Shoes an upper covering, Hush Puppies Shoes commonly made of Hush Puppies Shoes leather, enclosing most of Hush Puppies Shoes the lower foot, but not covering the Ed Hardy Shoes ankles. This upper part of the shoe is often Hush Puppies Shoes made without Hush Puppies Shoes apertures Hush Puppies Shoes or openings, but may also be made with openings or even itself consist of a series Hush Puppies Shoes of straps, e.g. an Hush Puppies Shoes open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes Hush Puppies Shoes with uppers made high to cover the Hush Puppies Shoes ankles are also available; a shoe with the upper rising above the ankle is usually Hush Puppies Shoes considered a boot but certain styles may be referred to as high-topped shoes or Hush Puppies Shoes high-tops. Usually, a high-topped shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts Hush Puppies Shoes to ease slipping the shoe on. Men's 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; also known as "closed Hush Puppies Shoes lacing". In England, the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used Hush Puppies Shoes by American clothing companies to market shoes that are not Hush Puppies Shoes balmorals, such 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 Hush Puppies Shoes buckle and Ladies Shoes strap instead of lacing Various other closings exist but

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are less popular such as Hush Puppies Shoes side-elastic closings. Men's shoes can also be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have a sleek Hush Puppies Shoes appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: has an extra layer of Hush Puppies Shoes leather that "caps" the toe. This is possibly the most Hush Puppies Shoes popular decoration. Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe of the shoe is covered Hush Puppies Shoes with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, Hush Puppies Shoes which extends down either side of the shoe. Hush Puppies Shoes Brogues can be found in Hush Puppies Shoes both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help Hush Puppies Shoes improve this Hush Puppies Shoes section by expanding it. Further information might Hush Puppies Shoes be found on the talk page or at requests for expansion. The tone or style of this article or section may not be Hush Puppies Shoes appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to Hush Puppies 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 Stripper Shoes and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a Hush Puppies Shoes relatively short vamp, exposing much of the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, 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 sex appeal than low heels (see article for discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women for formal occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and 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

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Blue Shoes thick soles and heels Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a Hush Puppies Shoes soft shoe without a heel and usually made of leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed to Hush Puppies Shoes air. They are thus popular for warm-weather wear, Hush Puppies Shoes because they let Hush Puppies Shoes the foot be 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, Hush Puppies Shoes or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to a loafer, but more casual. Laces, Hush Puppies Shoes if Hush Puppies Shoes present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas or featuring a white Hush Puppies Shoes sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring Hush Puppies Shoes or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) Ice Cream Shoes frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used in Hush Puppies Shoes times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual or dress wear. Styles include rubber Hush Puppies Shoes boots and snow boots,

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sex. Emphasis tends to be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out of

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rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special Hush Puppies Shoes varieties are available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very similar Hush Puppies Shoes to above, Hush Puppies Shoes with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic or metal cleats A shoe for the right foot. Cleat (shoe): a Hush Puppies Shoes type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Hush Puppies Shoes Usually worn while playing sports such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball. A shoe for Hush Puppies Shoes the right foot. Golf shoes: with Hush Puppies Shoes "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 Hush Puppies Shoes the edge of each spike are much more common today (and Hush Puppies Shoes are required on many golf courses Hush Puppies Shoes since they cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary dress shoes and athletic shoes. They have harder

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rubber soles/heels 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 Hush Puppies Shoes smooth sticky rubber sole Hush Puppies Shoes with an Hush Puppies Shoes extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff

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boot, may Airwalk Shoes have air holes, may Hush Puppies Shoes not be water proof. Skating Comfortable Shoes shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments for skating on the bottom of the shoe portion. Ice Hush Puppies Shoes skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski Hush Puppies Shoes boot: a large, thick plastic boot specially designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better Hush Puppies Shoes grip Hush Puppies Shoes on a skateboard. They Faith Shoes are very wide and have extra layers of Hush Puppies Shoes padding to Hush Puppies Shoes protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic cleat to interface Hush Puppies Shoes with clipless pedals, as well as a stiff sole to maximize power transfer and support the foot. Snowshoes are special shoes for Hush Puppies Shoes walking in thick snow. In temperate climates, snowshoes are used for mostly recreational purposes in Flirting Clothing Shoes winter. Wrestling shoes are Hush Puppies Shoes light, flexible shoes that mimic Hush Puppies Shoes bare Hush Puppies Shoes 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 Hush Puppies Shoes and arch support are made especially for Hush Puppies Shoes those with problematic feet. Dance shoes Pointe shoes. Designed for Hush Puppies Shoes ballet dancing. These have a toe box that is stiffened with glue and a hardened sole so the dancer can stand on the Hush Puppies Shoes tips of their toes. They Hush Puppies Shoes are secured by elastic straps and ribbons that are tied to the dancer's ankles. Ballet shoes Heel-less slippers made of canvas or leather, with either Hush Puppies Shoes continuous or two-part sole (i.e., split-sole). Hush Puppies Shoes The sole is Hush Puppies Shoes typically made Hush Puppies Shoes of leather, with thicker material Hush Puppies Shoes under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible material under the arch so that the foot can be pointed to its utmost. Ballet slippers are usually secured by elastics Hush Puppies Shoes that cross over Hush Puppies Shoes the top of the foot. They are most Hush Puppies Shoes commonly pink, white, black, or pale tan, although Hush Puppies Shoes they may be made Hush Puppies Shoes in

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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 two Hush Puppies Shoes categories for the two genres of dances as Hush Puppies Shoes defined by the IDSF (International DanceSport

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Federation): Ballroom Hush Puppies Shoes 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 Hush Puppies Shoes 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 while Latin American shoes

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have higher heels designed to throw Hush Puppies Shoes the dancer's weight on to the toes and the soles are more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically Hush Puppies Shoes have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to Hush Puppies Shoes 3-inch heels, Hush Puppies Shoes open-toed and strapped. Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these Hush Puppies Shoes are a combination of Hush Puppies Shoes a sneaker and Hush Puppies Shoes a dance shoe, Hush Puppies Shoes with a reinforced rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and often have one or more straps across the Hush Puppies Shoes instep to secure the foot during dance. They may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled Hush Puppies Shoes varieties. They may be converted to tap shoes by Hush Puppies Shoes attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these Hush Puppies Shoes are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the ball of a dancer's foot from Hush Puppies Shoes skin abrasions while executing Hush Puppies Shoes turns. From a distance, Hush Puppies Shoes flesh colored foot thongs give Hush Puppies Shoes a dancer the appearance of having Hush Puppies Shoes bare feet. Modern pointe shoes. Ballet shoes. Jazz Hush Puppies Shoes shoes. Hush Puppies 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 Hush Puppies Shoes protect the wearer, and provide high traction. They Hush Puppies Shoes are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Hush Puppies Shoes Sometimes they are used Hush Puppies Shoes for uniforms or Hush Puppies Shoes comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They are Hush Puppies Shoes 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 Hush Puppies Shoes years. Shoes Hush Puppies 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 Hush Puppies Shoes outdoors. First worn in Hush Puppies Shoes the middle ages, Hush Puppies 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: Hush Puppies Shoes the historical shoe of many Hush Puppies Shoes North American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable material. After a person wears them multiple times,

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the material reforms to fit the Hush Puppies Shoes wearer's feet. The person is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing: for protection, water resistance (to some extent) and Hush Puppies Shoes appearance, especially for leather shoes and boots. Heel replacement: heels periodically wear out. Not all Hush Puppies Shoes shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also Hush Puppies Shoes wear out. Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash or municipal solid waste Hush Puppies Shoes and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be recycled and turned into other raw materials. Hush Puppies Shoes 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 (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Hush Puppies Shoes Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, as Hush Puppies Shoes well as Alaska) it is customary to remove shoes when entering

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a house. In some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors remove their shoes unless a host specifically invites them to leave their Hush Puppies Shoes shoes on. People Hush Puppies Shoes 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

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