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The earliest known shoes date

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

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he has found 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 Work Shoes thickness of the bones of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that Sperry Shoes going barefoot results Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes shoe is Work Shoes called the sole. Insole The insole is the interior bottom of Work Shoes a shoe, which sits Work Shoes directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often added for comfort or health reasons Work Shoes (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer in direct contact Work Shoes with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles Work Shoes made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a Work Shoes single piece, Work Shoes or may comprise separate pieces of different materials.

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Often the heel of the sole is rubber for durability and traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized

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shoes will often Work Shoes have modifications on this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in Work Shoes the outsole to grip the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have much softer or Work Shoes harder soles. Midsole The layer in between the Work Shoes outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Some types Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes the midsoles of Work Shoes their shoes. Some shoes may not have a midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion Nike Running Shoes boots The bottom rear part of Work Shoes a Work Shoes shoe is the heel. Its function is to support the heel of Work Shoes 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, Work Shoes or flat for a more practical

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use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has an upper part that helps hold the shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, such Work Shoes as sandals or flip flops, this may be nothing more than a few straps for holding the sole in place. Closed footwear, such as boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more complex upper. This Work Shoes 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 for producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967). Accessories to shoes Shoehorn: can Work Shoes be used to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth Work Shoes surface for the Work Shoes foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: a Work Shoes waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: 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 inner linings. Inserts may also be used to correct foot problems. Shoe bag: Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a Work Shoes wooden or leather piece Work Shoes which increases Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes worn by either gender. The majority of dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly made of Work Shoes leather, enclosing most of the lower foot, but not covering the ankles. This upper part of the shoe is often made without apertures Work Shoes or openings, but may also Work Shoes be made with openings or even itself Work Shoes consist of a series of straps, e.g. Work Shoes an

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open toe featured in Work Shoes women's shoes. Work Shoes Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available; a shoe with the Work Shoes upper rising above the Work Shoes ankle is Work Shoes usually considered a boot but certain styles may be referred to Work 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, Work Shoes the balmoral is known as the Oxford. Work Shoes The word Work Shoes "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies Work Shoes to market shoes that Work Shoes 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

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lacing". In England, the Work Shoes Blucher Work Shoes is known as Work Shoes the Work Shoes Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of lacing Various other closings exist but are less popular such Work Shoes as Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes vamp. Cap-toes: Work Shoes has an extra layer of Work Shoes leather that "caps" the toe. This is Work Shoes possibly the Work Shoes most popular decoration. Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe of Work Shoes the shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side of the Work Shoes shoe. Work Shoes Brogues can be found in Work Shoes both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve Work Shoes this section by expanding it. Further Work Shoes information might

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be found on the talk page or at requests for expansion. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on Work Shoes the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing Work Shoes better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large variety of shoes Work 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 Adidas Shoes the US and Work Shoes UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are Work Shoes shoes with a very low Work Shoes 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 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 Work Shoes sex appeal than low heels (see article Work Shoes for discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women Work Shoes for Work Shoes formal occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes sandals Clog Platform shoe: shoe with very thick soles and heels Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a soft shoe without a heel and Work Shoes usually made of leather. Sandals: open Work Shoes shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving much of Work Shoes the foot exposed to air. They are Work Shoes thus popular for warm-weather wear, because they let 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, or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes Work Shoes and deck shoes: similar to Work Shoes a loafer, Work Shoes 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 to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an Work Shoes alternate style of casual or dress wear. Styles include Work Shoes rubber boots and snow boots, as well as work boots and hiking boots. Slippers: Work Shoes For indoor use, commonly worn with pajamas. Athletic shoes Men's and women's athletic shoes and special function shoes often have less difference Work Shoes between the sexes than in dress

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shoes. In many cases these shoes can Work Shoes be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also Work Shoes called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic Work Shoes to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: Work Shoes lightweight; Work Shoes often with plastic or metal cleats A shoe for the Work Shoes right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring Work Shoes molded or Work Shoes removable studs. Usually worn while playing Work Shoes sports such as rugby, football, American football, Work Shoes or baseball. A shoe for the right foot. Golf shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in grass and Work Shoes wet ground. Originally the spikes or "cleats" were made Work Shoes of metal but replaceable Work Shoes "soft spikes" made of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially around the Work Shoes edge Work Shoes of each spike are much more common today (and are required on many golf courses since they cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate Work Shoes style between ordinary dress shoes and athletic Work Shoes shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to Work Shoes damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented or Work Shoes loaned at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock Work Shoes climbing. They typically have a

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close fit, little if any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber sole Work Shoes with an extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes Work Shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff upper with many lace eyelets, to provide Work Shoes ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra large traction on the sole. Walking shoes: have a more flexible sole than the running Work Shoes shoe, lighter in weight than the hiking boot, may have air holes, may not Work Shoes be water proof. Skating shoes: Work Shoes typically called skates. They have various attachments for skating on Work Shoes the bottom of the shoe portion. Ice skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski boot: a large, thick plastic boot specially designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better grip on a Work Shoes skateboard. Work Shoes They Work Shoes are very wide and have extra layers of padding to Work Shoes protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are Work Shoes 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 foot. Snowshoes are special shoes for walking in thick snow. In Work Shoes temperate 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" shoes are Work Shoes made with pedorthic and 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 dancing. These have a toe box that is stiffened with glue and a Work Shoes hardened sole so the dancer can stand Work Shoes on the tips of their Work Shoes 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., split-sole). The sole is typically made of

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leather, with thicker material Work Shoes under the ball and Work Shoes heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible material under the arch Work Shoes so that the foot can be pointed to Work Shoes its utmost. Ballet slippers are usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the foot. They are most commonly pink, white, black, or pale tan, although they Work Shoes may be made in specialty colours such as red or blue. Jazz shoes. These typically have a Work Shoes two-part, rubberized sole Work Shoes (i.e., split-sole) to provide both flexibility and traction, and Work Shoes a Work Shoes low (one inch Work Shoes or shorter) heel. They are secured to the Work Shoes foot by laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco dance shoes. Ballroom shoes. They fall into two categories for the two genres of dances as defined by the Work Shoes IDSF Work Shoes (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Work Shoes 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 with low 2-inch heels, usually made of fabric so that they can be finished with a greater variety of colours to Work Shoes match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's weight Work Shoes across the foot while Latin American shoes have higher heels designed to throw the dancer's weight on to the toes and the soles Work Shoes are Work Shoes more flexible. Men's Latin shoes Work Shoes typically have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Ladies' Florsheim Shoes Latin shoes have 2,5-inch Work Shoes to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped. Dance Work Shoes 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 Work Shoes have one or more straps across the instep to secure the Red Shoes foot during dance. They Work Shoes may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled varieties. They Work Shoes may

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be converted to tap shoes by attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws Work Shoes and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that Work Shoes protect the ball of a dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing turns. From a distance, flesh colored foot thongs give a dancer Work Shoes the appearance of having bare feet. Modern pointe shoes. Work 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 the wearer, and provide high traction. They Work Shoes are generally made from sturdy Work Shoes leather uppers and non-leather Work Shoes outsoles. Work Shoes Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They Work Shoes are Work Shoes commonly used for protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Work Shoes Protective Work Shoes 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 past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as Work Shoes early as the 14th century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in Work Shoes the middle ages, they continued in use Work Shoes even into the early 20th

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century. Poulaine: Work Shoes a Work Shoes shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular in Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe of Work Shoes many North American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable Work 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 all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles Work Shoes also wear Work Shoes out. Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes Work Shoes can be treated as trash or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be recycled Work Shoes and turned into other raw materials. See Nike Grind as an example. Someone who makes Work Shoes or repairs shoes Work Shoes in a Work Shoes shop is called a cobbler. Shoe Work Shoes etiquette In most parts of Work Shoes the world (Asia, Work Shoes Eastern Europe, parts Work Shoes of the Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe

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and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is customary Work Shoes to remove shoes when entering a house. In some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that Work Shoes visitors remove their shoes Work Shoes unless a host specifically invites them to leave their shoes on. People Work Shoes do this to avoid bringing dirt,

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mud or snow into the house. For Work Shoes some societies, including those in Asia, indoor footwear may be provided Work Shoes for guests. In the Middle East, Work Shoes parts Work Shoes of Africa, Korea and Thailand, it Work Shoes is considered rude to show the soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). In

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addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the foot, socks, or shoes to touch someone's head or be placed over Work Shoes it. Although feet touching heads is an extremely rare occurrence in any society, some

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Muay Thai boxers insult each other by "kicking" Work Shoes the opponent's head with their foot Nursing Shoes (most Muay Thai kicks Work Shoes are executed Work Shoes with the Work Shoes shin).

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