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The earliest known In Her Shoes shoes date from about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found In Her Shoes in In Her Shoes Oregon, USA In Her Shoes in 1938[1]. However, the materials In Her Shoes used for

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making shoes do not normally last for thousands of years, so shoes were probably in use long In Her Shoes before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence that the use of shoes began in the period between about In Her Shoes 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that the In Her Shoes thickness of the bones of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the 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 Osiris Shoes of a shoe, which In Her Shoes sits directly In Her Shoes 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, In Her Shoes or smell of In Her Shoes the shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have In Her Shoes leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber In Her Shoes or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or Winter Shoes may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often In Her Shoes the heel of the sole is rubber In Her Shoes for durability and traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized shoes will often have modifications on this design: athletic cleats In Her Shoes have spikes embedded in the outsole In Her Shoes to grip the ground; In Her Shoes many kinds of dancing In Her Shoes shoes have much softer or harder soles. Midsole The In Her Shoes layer in between the outsole and the In Her Shoes insole that In Her Shoes is In Her Shoes typically there for shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, In Her Shoes have another material for shock absorption, usually beneath the heel where one puts the most pressure down. Different companies use In Her Shoes different In Her Shoes materials for the midsoles of their shoes. Some shoes may 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 the heel of the foot. They are often made of the same material as the sole of the shoe. This part can be high for fashion or to make the person look taller, or flat for a more practical In Her Shoes use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has an upper part that helps hold the shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, such as sandals or In Her Shoes flip flops, In Her Shoes this may be nothing In Her Shoes more In Her Shoes than a few straps for In Her Shoes holding the In Her Shoes sole in place. Closed footwear, such as boots, sneakers In Her Shoes and most men's shoes, In Her Shoes will have a more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is In Her Shoes made in

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a certain style to look attractive. The U.S. Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes a method for producing In Her Shoes a shoe-upper (Hain 1967). Accessories to shoes Shoehorn: can be used to insert In Her Shoes a foot into a shoe by keeping In Her Shoes the shoe open and providing a smooth In Her Shoes surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: In Her 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 to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used to apply In Her Shoes polish to shoes. Overshoes In Her Shoes or galoshes: In Her Shoes a rubber covering placed over In Her Shoes shoes for rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert of various materials for cushioning, improved In Her Shoes fit, or reduced abrasion. These include In Her Shoes padding and inner In Her Shoes linings. Inserts may also be used to correct foot problems. Shoe bag: a In Her Shoes 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 shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or leather piece which increases the area of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system used In Her Shoes to secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes In Her Shoes made In Her Shoes from real crocodile skin, in a conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are In Her Shoes categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, 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 made of leather, enclosing most of In Her Shoes the lower foot, but In Her 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 In Her Shoes itself consist of a series of straps, e.g. an In Her Shoes open In Her Shoes toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with In Her Shoes uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available; a shoe with the upper rising above the ankle In Her Shoes is usually considered a boot In Her Shoes but certain styles may be referred to Crock Shoes 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 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 lacing". In England, the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is In Her Shoes used

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by American clothing companies to market shoes that are not balmorals, In Her Shoes such

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as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the laces In Her Shoes are tied to two In Her Shoes pieces In Her Shoes of leather independently attached

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to the vamp; also known as "open lacing". In England, the Blucher In Her Shoes is known as the Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of In Her Shoes lacing Various other closings exist 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 In Her Shoes extra In Her Shoes decorations In Her Shoes on the vamp. Cap-toes: In Her Shoes 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 Mauri Gator Shoes with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side of In Her Shoes the shoe. Brogues 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 requests for expansion. The tone or style of this article or section In Her Shoes may not In Her Shoes be In Her Shoes appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on the talk page. Girls Shoes See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large variety of shoes available

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for women, in addition to most of the men's styles being more In Her Shoes accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in the In Her Shoes US and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing much of In Her Shoes the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, and may be seen as more comfortable than shoes with In Her Shoes a higher heel. High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as In Her Shoes having more sex appeal than low In Her Shoes heels (see article for

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discussion) and are thus commonly worn by In Her Shoes 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 In Her Shoes heel, making it a kind of novelty dress In Her Shoes shoe. Either gender Women's sandals Clog Platform shoe: shoe with very thick soles and heels Moccasin: originated In Her Shoes by Native Americans, a soft shoe without In Her Shoes a heel In Her Shoes and usually made of In Her Shoes leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole In Her Shoes and In Her Shoes various straps, leaving much of the In Her Shoes foot exposed to air. They are thus popular for warm-weather wear, because they let the foot be cooler than a closed-toed shoe would. Saddle In Her Shoes shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting saddle-shaped band In Her Shoes over the instep, typically white In Her Shoes uppers with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe without laces; often with tassels, buckles, or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to a loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas or featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels In Her Shoes to In Her Shoes avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering In Her Shoes the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are In Her Shoes designed to In Her Shoes be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual or dress wear. Styles In Her Shoes include rubber boots and snow boots, as well In Her Shoes as work boots and hiking boots. Slippers: For indoor use, commonly worn with pajamas. Athletic shoes Men's In Her Shoes and women's athletic shoes and special function shoes often have less difference

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between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases In Her Shoes these shoes can In Her Shoes be

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

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of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are available for basketball or In Her Shoes tennis. Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic In Her Shoes or metal cleats A shoe for the right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn while playing In Her Shoes sports such as rugby, In Her Shoes football, American football, or baseball. A shoe for the right foot. Golf shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in grass In Her Shoes and wet ground. Originally the spikes or In Her Shoes "cleats" were made of metal but In Her Shoes replaceable "soft spikes" made In Her Shoes of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge

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of each spike are much more common today In Her Shoes (and are required on many golf courses since they In Her Shoes cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: Nordstrom Shoes intermediate style between ordinary dress In Her Shoes shoes and athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to damage In Her Shoes bowling alley floors. They are often rented or loaned at bowling alleys. Climbing In Her Shoes shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if In Her Shoes any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber sole with an extended In Her Shoes rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff upper with many lace eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra In Her Shoes large traction on the sole. Walking shoes: have In Her Shoes a more flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter in weight than the hiking boot, may have air In Her Shoes holes, may not be water proof. Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments for skating on the

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bottom of the shoe portion. Ice skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski boot: a large, thick plastic boot In Her Shoes specially designed

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for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better

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grip on a skateboard. In Her Shoes They are very wide and have In Her Shoes extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic cleat to interface with clipless pedals, In Her Shoes as well as a stiff sole to maximize power transfer and support In Her Shoes the foot. Snowshoes are special shoes for walking in thick snow. In temperate climates, In Her Shoes 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" In Her Shoes shoes are made with pedorthic and anatomically-correct comfort qualities, In Her Shoes such as padded removable In Her Shoes footbeds, wide toe boxes and arch support are made especially for those with problematic feet. Dance shoes Pointe shoes. Designed for ballet dancing. In Her Shoes These have a toe box that is stiffened with glue In Her Shoes and In Her Shoes a In Her Shoes hardened sole so the dancer can stand on the tips In Her Shoes of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps and ribbons that are In Her Shoes tied In Her Shoes to

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the In Her Shoes dancer's ankles. Ballet shoes Heel-less slippers made of canvas or leather, with either continuous In Her Shoes or two-part sole (i.e., split-sole). The sole is typically made of leather, with thicker material under the ball and In Her Shoes heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more In Her Shoes flexible material under the arch so that the foot can be Tuk Shoes pointed to its utmost. Ballet slippers are usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the foot. They are In Her Shoes most commonly pink, white, black, or pale tan, although they may be made in specialty colours such as red or blue. Jazz Sketcher Shoes 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 In Her Shoes fall into two categories for the two genres of dances as In Her Shoes defined by the IDSF (International Yellow Shoes DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Latin American. Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom shoes are typically lace-ups with 1-inch In Her Shoes heels and In Her Shoes 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 while Latin American In Her Shoes shoes have higher heels In Her Shoes 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 Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, In Her Shoes 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 a one to three inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and often have one or more straps across 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 In Her Shoes taps. Foot thongs. Variously called called

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Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that In Her Shoes protect the In Her Shoes ball of a 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 In Her Shoes shoes. Ballet shoes. In Her Shoes Jazz shoes. This style In Her Shoes is frequently worn by acro dancers. In Her Shoes A foot thong, viewed from the underside. Work shoes Work shoes are designed In Her Shoes to stand heavy In Her Shoes wear, to protect the wearer, and provide In Her Shoes high traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for In Her Shoes uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They are commonly used for protection in industrial settings, construction, In Her Shoes mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may In Her Shoes include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle guards. Historical shoes Footwear has been worn for tens In Her Shoes of thousands of years. Shoes of the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as early as the 14th In Her Shoes century. Patten: In Her Shoes a European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in In Her Shoes the middle ages, they In Her Shoes continued in use even into the In Her Shoes 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 Volleyball Shoes hard but deformable material. After a person wears them multiple times, the material reforms to fit the wearer's feet. The person In Her Shoes is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing: for protection, water resistance (to some In Her Shoes extent) In Her Shoes and appearance, especially In Her Shoes for leather shoes and boots. Heel replacement: heels periodically wear out. Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear

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out. Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as In Her Shoes trash In Her Shoes or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers Cum On Shoes which can be recycled and turned In Her Shoes into other raw materials. See Nike Grind as In Her Shoes an example. Someone who In Her Shoes makes or repairs shoes in a shop is called In Her Shoes a cobbler. Shoe

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etiquette In most parts of the world (Asia,

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Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is customary to In Her Shoes remove shoes when entering a house. In Her Shoes In some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors remove their In Her Shoes shoes unless a host specifically In Her Shoes invites In Her Shoes them to leave their shoes on. In Her Shoes People do this to avoid bringing dirt, mud In Her Shoes or snow into the house. For some In Her Shoes societies, including those in

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Asia, indoor footwear may In Her Shoes be provided

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for guests. In the Middle East, parts of Africa, Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude In Her Shoes to show the soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult

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

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