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

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used for making shoes do not normally last for thousands of years, so shoes were probably in use long before this. Diesel Shoes Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has Diesel Shoes found evidence that Diesel Shoes the use Diesel Shoes of shoes began in Diesel Shoes 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 than the Diesel Shoes big toe) decreased

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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 of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes Diesel Shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, Diesel Shoes and extra insoles are often added for comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the Diesel Shoes shoe). Outsole The Diesel Shoes outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of Diesel Shoes natural rubber Diesel Shoes or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel Diesel Shoes of the sole is rubber for durability and traction, while the front is Diesel Shoes leather for style. Specialized shoes will often have modifications on this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the outsole to grip the ground; many kinds Diesel Shoes of Diesel Shoes dancing shoes have much softer or harder soles. Midsole The layer in between the outsole and the insole that Diesel Shoes is typically there for shock absorption. Some types Diesel Shoes of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shock absorption, usually beneath the heel Diesel Shoes where one puts the

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most pressure down. Different companies use different materials for the midsoles of their shoes. Some shoes may not Diesel Shoes have a midsole at all. Heel Women's Diesel Shoes fashion boots The bottom rear part of a shoe is the heel. Its function is to support the heel of the Diesel Shoes foot. Diesel Shoes 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 Diesel Shoes 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 foot. In the simplest cases, such as sandals or flip Diesel Shoes flops, this may be nothing more than a few straps for holding the sole in place. Closed Diesel Shoes footwear, Prada Shoes such as boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more complex upper. This part is often Diesel Shoes decorated or is made in a certain Diesel Shoes style Diesel Shoes to look attractive. The U.S. Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes a Sofft Shoes method Diesel Shoes for producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967). Accessories to shoes Shoehorn: can be used Diesel Shoes to insert a foot Diesel Shoes into a shoe by

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keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface Diesel Shoes for the foot Diesel Shoes to Diesel Shoes 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 waxy material Diesel Shoes spread on shoes to improve Diesel Shoes appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used to apply polish to Diesel Shoes shoes. Overshoes or galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert of Diesel Shoes various materials for cushioning, improved fit, or reduced abrasion. These Diesel Shoes include padding and Diesel Shoes inner linings. Inserts may also be used to correct foot problems. Shoe bag: Diesel Shoes a bag that protects shoes against damage when they Diesel Shoes 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 Diesel Shoes area of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system used to secure shoes. Types Diesel Shoes of shoes Shoes made

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from real crocodile skin, in a conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, England. Dress and casual Diesel Shoes shoes Dress shoes are categorized Diesel Shoes by smooth and supple leather uppers, Diesel Shoes leather soles, and Diesel Shoes narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, Diesel Shoes non-leather Diesel Shoes outsoles, Diesel Shoes and wide profile. Some designs of dress shoes can be worn

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by either gender. Diesel Shoes The majority of dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly made of leather, enclosing most of the lower foot, but not covering the ankles. This upper part of the shoe is often made Diesel Shoes without Diesel Shoes apertures or openings, Diesel Shoes but may also be made with openings or even itself consist of a Diesel Shoes series of straps, e.g. an open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available; a Diesel Shoes shoe with the upper rising above the ankle is usually considered a boot but certain styles may be referred Diesel Shoes to as high-topped shoes or high-tops. Diesel Shoes Usually, Diesel Shoes a high-topped shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to Diesel Shoes ease slipping the shoe Diesel Shoes on. Men's shoes Men's shoes can be categorized by how they are closed: Balmorals: the vamp Diesel Shoes has a V-shaped slit to Diesel Shoes which Diesel Shoes the laces are attached; also known as "closed lacing". In England, the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies Diesel Shoes to market shoes Diesel Shoes that are Diesel Shoes not balmorals, Diesel Shoes such as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the laces are tied to two pieces of leather independently attached to the vamp; also known as

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"open lacing". In England, the Blucher is known as the Diesel Shoes 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 also Diesel Shoes be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: has

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an extra Diesel Shoes layer of leather that "caps" the toe. This is possibly the most popular decoration. Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe of the shoe is Diesel Shoes covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side of the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher Diesel Shoes styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it. Further information might be found on the talk page or at requests for Diesel Shoes expansion. The tone or Diesel Shoes style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found on the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing Diesel Shoes better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large variety of shoes available for women, in addition Diesel Shoes to most of the men's styles being more accepted as unisex. Some Diesel Shoes broad categories are: Pumps, known in the US and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing much of the instep. They are popular for warm-weather Diesel Shoes wear, and may be seen as more comfortable than shoes with a higher Diesel Shoes heel. High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as having Diesel Shoes more sex appeal than

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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 Diesel Shoes an athletic shoe, Diesel Shoes but is

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equipped with a heel, making it a kind Diesel Shoes of novelty dress shoe. Either gender Women's sandals Clog Platform Diesel Shoes shoe: Diesel Shoes shoe with very thick soles and heels Moccasin: originated by Native Americans, a soft shoe without

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a heel and usually made of leather. Sandals: open

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shoes consisting of

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a sole Tennis Shoes and various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed to air. They are thus popular Diesel Shoes for warm-weather wear, Diesel Shoes because they let the foot be cooler than a closed-toed shoe would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting Diesel Shoes saddle-shaped band over the instep, typically white uppers Diesel Shoes with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe without laces; Diesel Shoes often with Diesel Shoes tassels, buckles, or coin-holders (penny Diesel Shoes loafers). Boating shoes, also known as Diesel Shoes boat Diesel Shoes shoes and deck shoes: similar to a Diesel Shoes loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually

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simple leather (often two-tone) with no Diesel Shoes frills. Often made of Diesel Shoes canvas or

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featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes Diesel Shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual or dress Diesel Shoes 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 less Diesel Shoes difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes can be worn by either 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 Diesel Shoes of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic 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: lightweight; often with plastic or metal

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cleats A shoe for the right foot. Cleat Diesel Shoes (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn while playing sports such as rugby, football, American football,

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or baseball. A Diesel Shoes shoe for the right Diesel Shoes 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 Diesel Shoes materials with prongs distributed radially around the Diesel Shoes edge of each spike are much more common today (and are required on many golf courses Diesel Shoes since they cause less damage to the Stride Rite Shoes greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate Diesel Shoes style between ordinary dress shoes and athletic shoes. Diesel Shoes They Diabetic Shoes have harder rubber soles/heels so as Diesel Shoes not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented Diesel Shoes or loaned at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if Diesel 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 with many Diesel Shoes lace Diesel Shoes eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven Diesel Shoes terrain, with extra large traction on the sole. Walking shoes: have a more Diesel Shoes flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter Diesel Shoes in weight than the hiking boot, may have air holes, may Diesel Shoes not be Diesel 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 Diesel Shoes large, thick plastic boot specially designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better grip on a skateboard. They are very wide Diesel Shoes and have extra layers of padding to protect the Diesel Shoes skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped Diesel Shoes 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 temperate climates, snowshoes are used for

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mostly recreational purposes in winter. Wrestling shoes are light, flexible shoes that mimic bare Diesel Shoes feet Diesel Shoes 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 Diesel Shoes 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 Diesel Shoes with glue and a hardened sole so the Diesel 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., split-sole). The sole is typically Diesel Shoes made Diesel Shoes of leather, with thicker material under the Diesel Shoes ball and Diesel Shoes heel

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of the foot, and thinner and Diesel Shoes thus more flexible material under the arch so that the foot can be pointed to its utmost. Ballet slippers are usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the foot. Diesel Shoes They are most commonly Diesel Shoes pink, white, black, or pale tan, although they may be made in 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 Diesel Shoes secured Diesel Shoes to the 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 Diesel 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 Diesel 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 shoes have higher Diesel Shoes heels designed to throw the dancer's weight on

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to the toes and the soles are more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Diesel Shoes Ladies' Latin shoes Diesel Shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped. Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination Diesel Shoes of a sneaker and a dance Diesel Shoes shoe, with a reinforced rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually Diesel Shoes 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) Diesel Shoes or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted Diesel Shoes to tap shoes by attaching Diesel Shoes taps. Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the Diesel Shoes manufacturer, Diesel Shoes these Diesel Shoes are slip-on, partial foot covers Diesel Shoes that Diesel Shoes protect the ball of a dancer's foot from Diesel Shoes skin abrasions while

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executing turns. From a distance, flesh colored foot thongs give a dancer the appearance of having bare feet. Modern pointe shoes. Ballet Diesel Shoes shoes. Jazz shoes. This style Diesel Shoes is frequently worn by acro Diesel Shoes dancers. A foot thong, viewed from the underside. Work shoes Work shoes are Diesel Shoes designed to Diesel Shoes stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, and provide high traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather Prom Shoes uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military Diesel Shoes personnel, etc. They are commonly used for protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle Diesel Shoes guards. Historical shoes Footwear Diesel Shoes has been worn Diesel Shoes for tens of thousands of Diesel Shoes years. Shoes of the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still Diesel Shoes worn today, are found Diesel Shoes as early as the 14th century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in the middle ages, they continued in use even into the early 20th Diesel Shoes 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 Diesel Shoes shoes are made of hard but deformable Diesel Shoes material. After a person wears them multiple times, the Diesel Shoes material reforms to fit the Diesel Shoes wearer's feet. The person is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing: for protection, water resistance (to some extent) and appearance, especially Diesel Shoes for leather shoes and boots. Heel replacement: heels Diesel Shoes periodically wear out. Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear Diesel Shoes out. Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, Diesel Shoes shoes can be treated as trash or municipal solid waste Diesel Shoes and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic Diesel Shoes sneakers Diesel Shoes which can be recycled and turned 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 Diesel Shoes of the Diesel Shoes world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Africa, much of Northern Europe and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is customary to remove shoes when entering a house. In some areas of the United States, especially Diesel Shoes the Midwest, it is Diesel Shoes expected that visitors remove their shoes unless a Diesel Shoes host specifically invites them to leave their shoes on. People

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do this to avoid bringing dirt, mud or Diesel Shoes snow into the house. For some societies, including those in

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

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