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The earliest known shoes date from about Cycling Shoes 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA Cycling Shoes in Cycling Shoes 1938[1]. However, the materials used for Cycling Shoes making 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 Cycling Shoes the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 Ugg Shoes years ago, based on the fact that the thickness

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

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look attractive. Cycling Shoes The U.S. Cycling Shoes Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes a Cycling Shoes method for producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967). Accessories Cycling Shoes to shoes Shoehorn: can be used

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to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing

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a smooth Cycling Shoes surface for the foot Green Shoes to slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's Cycling Shoes shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, Cycling Shoes and provide protection. Shoe Cycling Shoes brush and polishing cloth:

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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

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inner linings. Inserts may also be used to correct Cycling Shoes foot problems. Shoe bag: a bag that protects shoes against damage when they are not being worn. Shoe stretcher: a

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tool for making a shoe longer or wider or for reducing discomfort in 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 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, Cycling Shoes leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, non-leather 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 Cycling Shoes made Cycling Shoes of leather, enclosing most of the lower foot, but Cycling Shoes not covering the ankles. This 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 Cycling Shoes open toe featured in women's shoes.

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Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are Cycling Shoes also Cycling Shoes available; a shoe with the upper rising Cycling Shoes above the ankle is usually considered a boot but certain styles may Cycling Shoes be referred to as high-topped shoes or Cycling Shoes high-tops. Usually, a high-topped shoe is Cycling Shoes secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping the shoe on. Men's shoes Men's shoes Cycling Shoes can be categorized by how they are closed: Balmorals: the Cycling Shoes vamp has a Cycling Shoes V-shaped slit to which the laces are attached; also known as "closed lacing". In England, Cycling Shoes the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to Cycling Shoes market shoes that are not 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".

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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 less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's shoes can Cycling Shoes also be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have 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: wing-tips): The toe of the shoe is covered with a Cycling Shoes perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down Cycling Shoes either side of the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral Cycling Shoes and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it. Further information might be Cycling Shoes found on

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the talk page or at requests for Cycling Shoes expansion. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on the Cycling Shoes talk page. See Cycling Shoes Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is Cycling Shoes a large variety of shoes available for women, in addition to most of the men's styles being more accepted Cycling Shoes as unisex. Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in the US Cycling Shoes and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are Cycling Shoes shoes with Cycling Shoes a very low heel and a relatively short

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vamp, exposing much of the instep. They are Cycling Shoes popular for warm-weather wear, and may be seen as more comfortable than shoes with a Cycling Shoes higher heel. High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) Cycling Shoes or higher. They are often seen Cycling Shoes as having more sex appeal than low heels (see Cycling Shoes article for discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women for Cycling Shoes formal occasions Cycling Shoes or social outings. Sneaker Cycling Shoes boot and sneaker pump: a shoe that looks Cycling Shoes like an athletic shoe, but is equipped with a Cycling Shoes heel, Cycling Shoes 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 leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various Cycling Shoes straps, leaving much of the foot exposed to Cycling Shoes air. They are thus popular for warm-weather wear, because they let the foot

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be cooler than a closed-toed shoe would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting saddle-shaped band Cycling Shoes over the instep, typically white Asics Running Shoes uppers with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe without laces; often with tassels, Cycling Shoes buckles, or Cycling Shoes coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known

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as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to a loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often

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two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas or featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used Cycling Shoes in times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual or dress wear. Styles include rubber boots and snow boots, as well as

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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. Cycling Shoes In many cases these shoes can be Cycling Shoes worn Cycling Shoes by either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general Cycling Shoes purpose athletic shoes; made Cycling Shoes out of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are available for basketball

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or tennis. Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; Cycling Shoes often with plastic or metal cleats A shoe Cycling Shoes for the right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually Steel Toe Shoes worn Jante Shoes while playing sports such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball. A shoe for the right foot. Golf shoes: with Cycling Shoes "spikes" for better grip in Cycling Shoes grass and wet ground. Originally the spikes or "cleats" were made of metal but Cycling Shoes replaceable

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"soft spikes" made of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge Cycling Shoes of Cycling Shoes each spike are much more common today (and are required on many golf Cycling Shoes courses since they cause less damage Cycling Shoes to the Cycling Shoes greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style Cycling Shoes between ordinary dress shoes and athletic shoes. They have Cycling Shoes harder Cycling Shoes rubber soles/heels so as not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented Cycling Shoes or loaned at Cycling Shoes bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if Cycling Shoes any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber sole with an extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff upper Cycling Shoes with many lace eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra large traction on the sole. Walking shoes: have a more flexible Cycling Shoes sole than the running shoe, lighter in weight than the hiking Cycling Shoes boot, may Cycling Shoes have air holes, may not be Cycling Shoes 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 skates Ski boot: a large, thick Adio Shoes plastic boot specially designed Cycling Shoes for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for Cycling Shoes a better grip on Cycling Shoes a skateboard. They are very wide and have extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders Cycling Shoes feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal Cycling Shoes or plastic cleat to Cycling Shoes 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 recreational purposes

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in winter. Wrestling shoes are light, flexible shoes that mimic bare feet while providing additional traction and protection. Orthopedic shoes Orthopedic or "comfort" shoes Cycling Shoes are made with pedorthic and anatomically-correct

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comfort qualities, such as padded Cycling Shoes removable 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 Cycling 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 or leather, with either continuous or two-part sole (i.e., Cycling Shoes split-sole). The sole Cycling Shoes is typically made of leather, with thicker material 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 Infant Shoes usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the Cycling Shoes foot. They are most commonly pink, white, black, or Cycling Shoes pale tan, although they may be made in specialty Cycling Shoes colours such Cycling Shoes as red or blue. Jazz shoes. These typically have Cycling Shoes a two-part, rubberized sole (i.e., split-sole) to provide both flexibility and Cycling Shoes traction, and Cycling Shoes a low (one inch or shorter) Cycling Shoes heel. They are secured to the foot Cycling Shoes by Cycling Shoes laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco dance shoes. Ballroom shoes. They fall into Cycling Shoes two categories for the two genres of dances as defined by the Cycling Shoes 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 Cycling Shoes with low 2-inch heels, usually made Cycling Shoes of Cycling Shoes fabric Cycling Shoes so that they can Cycling Shoes be Cycling Shoes finished Cycling Shoes with a greater variety of colours to match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's Cycling Shoes weight across the foot while Latin American shoes have higher heels designed to throw

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

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reinforced rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and Cycling Shoes often have one or more straps Cycling Shoes across the instep to Cycling Shoes secure Cycling Shoes the foot during dance. Cycling Shoes They may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled varieties. They Cycling Shoes may be converted to tap shoes by attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Cycling Shoes Paws Cycling Shoes and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these Cycling Shoes are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the ball of a dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing turns. From a Cycling Shoes distance, flesh colored foot thongs give a dancer the appearance of having bare feet. Modern pointe shoes. Ballet shoes. Jazz shoes. Cycling Shoes This style is frequently worn by Cycling 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 provide high traction. They are

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generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort by Cycling Shoes nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They are commonly used for protection in Cycling Shoes industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and Z Coil Shoes soles or ankle guards. Historical shoes Footwear has

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been worn for tens of thousands of years. Shoes of

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the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as early as the 14th century. Patten: Vegan Shoes a Cycling Shoes European wooden Cycling Shoes overshoe used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in the middle ages, they continued in use Cycling Shoes even into the early 20th century. Poulaine: a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular

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in Cycling Shoes Brooks Running Shoes Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe of many North American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes Cycling Shoes are made of hard but deformable material. After a person wears them multiple Cycling Shoes times, the material Cycling Shoes reforms to fit the wearer's feet. The person is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing: for Cycling Shoes protection, water resistance (to

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some extent) and appearance, especially for leather Cycling Shoes shoes and boots. Heel

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replacement: heels periodically wear out. Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can Cycling Shoes be treated as Cycling Shoes trash or Cycling Shoes municipal solid waste and Cycling Shoes disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic Cycling Shoes sneakers Cycling Shoes which can be recycled and turned into other raw materials. Cycling Shoes See Nike Grind as Cycling Shoes an example. Someone who makes or repairs shoes in a shop is called a cobbler. Shoe etiquette In most parts Cycling Shoes of the world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, as

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