The earliest known shoes date from about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA in Drew Shoes 1938[1]. However, the materials used for 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 Drew Shoes shoes began in the period Work Shoes between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that the thickness of the bones of the toes (other than the big Drew Shoes toe) decreased during this period, Drew Shoes on Drew Shoes the premise that going barefoot results in greater bone growth before Drew Shoes this period.[1]
Parts of a Drew Shoes shoe
Gluing a new outsole to an athletic shoe
Sole
The bottom of a shoe is called the sole.
Insole
The insole Drew Shoes is the interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are Drew Shoes often added for Drew Shoes comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe).
Outsole
The outsole Drew Shoes is the Drew Shoes layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual Drew Shoes or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel of the sole is rubber Drew Shoes for durability and traction, while the front is leather Drew Shoes for style. Specialized shoes will often have modifications on Drew Shoes this design: athletic cleats have Drew Shoes spikes embedded in the outsole to grip the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have much softer or harder soles.
Midsole
The layer in Drew Shoes between the outsole Drew Shoes and the insole that Drew Shoes is typically there for shock absorption. Drew Shoes Some types of shoes, like Drew Shoes 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 may not Drew Shoes have a midsole at all.
Heel
Women's Drew Shoes fashion Drew Shoes boots
The bottom rear part of a Drew Shoes shoe is the heel. Its function is to support the Drew Shoes 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 use.
Vamp, or upper
Any shoe has an Drew Shoes upper part that helps hold the shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, such Drew Shoes as sandals Drew Shoes or flip flops, this may be nothing more than a few straps for holding the sole in place. Closed Drew Shoes footwear, such as boots, sneakers and most men's Drew Shoes shoes, will have a more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made in a certain style to look attractive. The U.S. Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes a method Drew Shoes for producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967).
Accessories to shoes
Shoehorn: can be used to insert a foot into a shoe Drew Shoes by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to slide upon.
Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe Drew Shoes when user is not wearing it, to help maintain Drew Shoes 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 polish Drew Shoes 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 Drew Shoes fit, or reduced Drew Shoes 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 Drew Shoes or for reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe.
Snow shoe: a wooden or leather piece which increases the Drew Shoes area of ground Drew Shoes covered Drew Shoes 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, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by Drew Shoes 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 Drew Shoes made of leather, enclosing most Drew Shoes of the lower foot, but not Drew Shoes 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, Drew Shoes e.g. an open toe featured in women's shoes. Drew Shoes Shoes with uppers made high to Drew Shoes cover the ankles are also available; a shoe Drew Shoes with the upper rising above the ankle is usually considered a boot but certain Yellow Box Shoes styles Drew Shoes may be referred to as high-topped shoes or high-tops. Usually, a Drew Shoes high-topped shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping the Drew Shoes shoe on.
Men's shoes
Men's Drew Shoes shoes can be categorized by how Drew Shoes they Drew Shoes are closed:
Balmorals: the Drew Shoes vamp has a V-shaped slit to which the laces are attached; also known as Drew Shoes "closed lacing". In England, the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word Drew Shoes "Oxford" is used by American clothing Drew Shoes companies to 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 Drew Shoes lacing". In England, the Blucher is known as the Derby shoe.
Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of lacing
Various Drew Shoes other closings exist but Drew Shoes are less popular such as side-elastic closings.
Men's shoes can also Privo Shoes be decorated in various ways:
Plain-toes: have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations Drew Shoes on the vamp.
Cap-toes: has an Drew Shoes 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 perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side Drew Shoes of the shoe. Brogues can be found Drew Shoes in both balmoral and blucher Drew Shoes styles. Please help improve this Drew Shoes section by expanding it.
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Women's shoes
There Drew Shoes 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 and UK Drew Shoes as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very Drew Shoes low heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing much of the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, and may be seen as more comfortable Drew Shoes than shoes with a higher heel.
High heels may be shoes with heels Drew Shoes 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They Drew Shoes 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 Drew Shoes 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 thick soles and heels
Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a soft shoe Drew Shoes without a heel and usually made Drew Shoes of leather.
Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole Drew Shoes and various straps, leaving much of the Drew Shoes foot exposed Drew Shoes to Drew Shoes air. They are thus popular for warm-weather wear, because they let Drew 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 Drew Shoes with tassels, Drew Shoes buckles, or Drew Shoes coin-holders (penny loafers).
Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to Drew Shoes a loafer, but more casual. Drew Shoes Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas or Drew Shoes featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels Drew Shoes to avoid Drew Shoes marring or scratching a boat deck.
Boots: Long Drew Shoes shoes (covering the ankle) Drew Shoes frequently Drew Shoes made of leather. Drew Shoes Some are designed to be used in Drew Shoes times of bad weather, Drew Shoes or simply as Drew Shoes an alternate style of casual or dress wear. Styles include rubber boots 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 shoes and special function shoes often have Drew Shoes less difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many Drew Shoes cases Drew Shoes these shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on function than style.
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Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; Drew Shoes made out of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special Drew Shoes varieties are available for basketball or tennis.
Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning.
Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic or metal cleats
A shoe for the right foot.
Cleat Drew Shoes (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn while playing sports such as rugby, football, Drew Shoes American football, or baseball.
A shoe 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 Drew Shoes radially around the edge Drew Shoes of each spike are Drew Shoes much more 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 Drew Shoes rubber Drew Shoes soles/heels Drew Shoes 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 Drew Shoes close fit, little Drew Shoes if any padding, and Drew Shoes a smooth sticky Drew Shoes rubber sole with an extended rubber rand.
Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high Drew Shoes somewhat stiff upper with many lace eyelets, to provide Drew Shoes ankle support on uneven terrain, with Drew Shoes extra large traction on the sole.
Walking Drew Shoes shoes: have a more Drew Shoes flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter Drew Shoes in weight than the hiking boot, may have air holes, may not be water proof.
Skating shoes: typically called skates. They Drew Shoes have Drew Shoes various attachments for skating on the bottom of the shoe portion.
Ice skates
Roller skates
Inline skates
Ski boot: a large, thick Drew Shoes plastic boot specially designed for attachment to the ski.
Skateboarding shoes have flat soles Drew Shoes for a better Drew Shoes grip on a skateboard. They are very wide and have extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet.
Cycling shoes are equipped with Drew Shoes a metal or plastic cleat to interface with clipless pedals, Drew Shoes as well as a stiff Drew Shoes 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 in winter.
Wrestling shoes Drew Shoes are light, Drew Shoes flexible shoes that mimic bare feet while providing additional traction and protection.
Orthopedic shoes
Orthopedic Drew Shoes or "comfort" shoes are made with pedorthic Drew Shoes and Drew Shoes anatomically-correct comfort qualities, such as Drew Shoes padded Drew Shoes removable footbeds, Drew Shoes wide toe boxes and arch support are made especially for those with problematic feet.
Dance shoes
Pointe shoes. Designed for ballet dancing. These Drew Shoes have a toe box that Drew Shoes is stiffened with glue Drew Shoes and a hardened sole so the dancer can stand on Drew Shoes the tips of their toes. They are secured Drew Shoes 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., split-sole). The sole is typically made Drew Shoes of leather, with thicker material Drew Shoes under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus Discount Running Shoes more flexible material under the arch so that the foot can Drew Shoes be pointed to its utmost. Drew Shoes Ballet slippers are Drew Shoes usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the foot. They are most commonly pink, white, black, or Drew Shoes pale tan, although Drew Shoes they may be made in specialty colours such Drew Shoes as Drew Shoes red or blue.
Jazz shoes. These typically have a two-part, rubberized sole Drew Shoes (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 categories for the Drew Shoes two genres of dances as defined by the IDSF (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom Drew Shoes and Drew Shoes Latin American. Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom shoes are typically Drew Shoes lace-ups with 1-inch heels and patent leather uppers. Ladies' Drew Shoes Ballroom shoes are Drew Shoes typically court shoes with low 2-inch heels, usually made of fabric so that they can be finished Drew Shoes with a greater variety Drew Shoes of colours to match the dancer's dress. The Drew Shoes low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's weight across the foot while Latin American shoes have higher heels designed to throw the dancer's weight on to Drew Shoes the toes and the Drew Shoes soles are more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically Drew Shoes have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels Drew Shoes while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped.
Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these Drew Shoes are a combination of Drew Shoes 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 Drew Shoes secure the Drew Shoes foot during dance. They may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted to tap Drew Shoes shoes by attaching taps.
Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial Drew Shoes foot covers that protect the Drew Shoes ball of a dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing turns. From a distance, flesh colored foot thongs give Drew Shoes a dancer the appearance of having bare feet.
Modern pointe shoes.
Ballet shoes.
Jazz shoes. This style is Drew Shoes frequently worn by acro dancers.
A foot thong, viewed from the underside.
Work shoes
Work Drew Shoes shoes are designed to stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, and provide Drew Shoes high traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, Drew Shoes police, military personnel, etc. They are commonly used for protection in Drew Shoes industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include Drew Shoes steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle guards.
Historical shoes
Footwear Drew Shoes has been worn for tens of thousands of years. Shoes of the past include:
Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as early Drew Shoes as Drew Shoes the 14th century.
Patten: a European wooden overshoe used Drew Shoes to Drew Shoes keep a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in Drew Shoes the middle ages, they continued in use Drew Shoes even into the early 20th century.
Poulaine: a shoe with a Drew Shoes long-pointed toe, popular in Europe in the 1400s.
Moccasins: the historical shoe of many North American Drew Shoes Indian tribes.
Maintenance
Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable material. After a person Drew Shoes wears them multiple times, Drew Shoes the material reforms to fit the wearer's feet. The person is said Drew Shoes 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 Drew Shoes shoes are designed to enable this.
Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Not all shoes can have Drew Shoes their soles replaced.
Shoelace replacement.
When unfit for use, shoes Drew Shoes can be treated as trash Drew Shoes or municipal Gothic Shoes solid Drew Shoes waste and disposed of. Drew Shoes The exception can be with most athletic Drew Shoes sneakers which can be recycled and turned Drew Shoes into other raw 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 Drew Shoes of the world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts Drew Shoes of Drew Shoes the Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, Drew Shoes as well as Alaska) it is Drew Shoes customary to remove shoes when entering a house. In some areas of the Drew Shoes United States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors remove their shoes unless a host specifically invites Drew Shoes them Drew Shoes to leave their shoes on. People 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 is considered rude to show the soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). In Drew Shoes addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the foot, socks, Drew Shoes or shoes Drew Shoes to touch someone's head or be Drew Shoes placed over it. Although Wide Width Shoes feet touching heads is an Drew Shoes extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Muay Thai boxers insult each other by "kicking" Drew Shoes the opponent's head with their foot (most Muay Thai Drew Shoes kicks are executed with the shin). |
