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The earliest known shoes date from about Discount Running Shoes 8000 to 7000 Discount Running Shoes BCE and were found in Oregon, USA in 1938[1]. However, the materials used for making shoes do not normally last for thousands

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of years, so shoes were probably in use long before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence that Discount Running Shoes the Discount Running Shoes use of shoes began in the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that the thickness of the Discount Running Shoes bones of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that going barefoot results in Discount Running Shoes 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 have Discount Running Shoes removable and replaceable insoles, and Tennis Shoes extra insoles are often added for comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or smell Discount Running Shoes of the Discount Running Shoes shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer in direct contact Discount Running Shoes with the ground. Dress shoes have Discount Running Shoes leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a Discount Running Shoes single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel of the Discount Running Shoes sole is rubber for durability and traction, while the front is 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 of dancing shoes have much Discount Running Shoes softer or harder soles. Midsole The layer in between the outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Some types

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of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shock absorption, usually beneath the

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heel where one puts the most pressure down. Different companies use different materials for Discount Running Shoes the midsoles Discount Running Shoes of their shoes. Some shoes may not have Discount Running Shoes a Discount Running Shoes midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion Stride Rite Shoes boots The bottom rear part of a shoe is the heel. Its function is Discount Running Shoes 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 Discount Running Shoes look taller, or flat for a more practical use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has Discount Running Shoes an upper part that helps hold the shoe onto the foot. In Discount Running Shoes the simplest cases, such 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 part Discount Running Shoes 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 be used to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when Discount Running Shoes user is not wearing it, to help maintain Discount Running Shoes the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe Discount Running Shoes polish: a waxy Discount Running Shoes material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used to Discount Running Shoes 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 Discount Running Shoes include padding and inner linings. Inserts may also be used to correct foot problems. Shoe

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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 Discount Running Shoes or for reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or Discount Running Shoes leather piece which increases the area of Discount Running Shoes ground Discount Running Shoes covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system used to secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made

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from real crocodile skin, in a Discount Running Shoes conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, Discount Running Shoes England. Dress Discount Running Shoes and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy Discount Running Shoes leather uppers, Discount Running Shoes non-leather outsoles, and wide profile. Some designs of dress Discount Running Shoes shoes can be worn by either gender. The majority of dress shoes Discount Running 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 Discount Running Shoes without apertures or openings, but Discount Running Shoes may also be made with openings or even itself Discount Running Shoes consist of a series of straps, e.g. an open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the Discount Running Shoes ankles are also available; a Discount Running Shoes shoe with the upper rising above the Discount Running Shoes ankle Discount Running Shoes is usually considered a boot but certain styles may be referred Diabetic Shoes to 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 Discount Running Shoes slipping the shoe on. Men's shoes Men's shoes can be categorized by Discount Running Shoes how they are closed: Balmorals: the vamp has a V-shaped slit to which the laces are attached; also Discount Running Shoes known as "closed lacing". In England, the balmoral

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is known as the Discount Running Shoes Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to market shoes that are not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the laces are tied Discount Running Shoes to two pieces of leather independently attached to the vamp; also Discount Running Shoes known as "open lacing". In England, the Blucher is known

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as the Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap Discount Running Shoes instead of lacing Various other closings exist but are less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's shoes can also be decorated in

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various ways: Plain-toes: have Discount Running Shoes a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: Discount Running 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 Discount Running Shoes with a Discount Running Shoes perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side Discount Running Shoes of the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it. Further Discount Running Shoes information might be found on the talk page or at

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Wikipedia's guide to writing better Discount Running Shoes articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a Discount Running Shoes large variety of shoes available for women, in addition to most of the men's styles being more accepted Discount Running Shoes as unisex. Some Discount Running Shoes broad Discount Running Shoes categories are: Pumps, Discount Running Shoes known in the US and UK as ballerinas, Discount Running Shoes ballet pumps or skimmers, are Discount Running Shoes shoes with a very low Discount Running Shoes heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing much of the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, and may be Discount Running Shoes seen as Discount Running Shoes more comfortable than shoes with a Discount Running Shoes higher heel. High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) Discount Running Shoes or higher. They Discount Running Shoes are often seen as having more sex appeal than low heels (see article for Discount Running Shoes discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women for formal Diesel Shoes occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker pump: a shoe that looks like an Discount Running Shoes athletic shoe, but is equipped Discount Running Shoes with a heel, Discount Running 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 Discount Running Shoes Americans, a soft shoe without a heel and usually made of leather. Sandals: open shoes Discount Running Shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving much of the 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 Discount Running Shoes shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting saddle-shaped band over the instep, typically white uppers with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe Discount Running Shoes without laces; often with tassels, buckles, or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar Discount Running Shoes to a loafer, but more casual. Laces, Discount Running Shoes if present, are usually simple leather Discount Running Shoes (often two-tone) with no frills. Often made of canvas or featuring Discount Running Shoes a white Discount Running Shoes sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) frequently Discount Running Shoes made of leather. Some are designed to be used in times Discount Running Shoes of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual or dress Discount Running Shoes wear. Styles include Discount Running Shoes rubber boots and Discount Running Shoes snow boots, as well as Discount Running Shoes work boots Discount Running Shoes and hiking boots. Slippers: For indoor use, commonly worn with Discount Running Shoes pajamas. Athletic Discount Running Shoes shoes Men's and Discount Running Shoes women's athletic shoes and special function Orthopedic Shoes shoes Discount Running Shoes often have less difference between the sexes Discount Running Shoes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes can be worn Discount Running Shoes by either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on Discount Running Shoes function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym Discount Running Shoes shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be Discount Running Shoes lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are Discount Running Shoes available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often with Discount Running Shoes plastic Discount Running Shoes or metal Discount Running Shoes cleats A Discount Running Shoes shoe Discount Running Shoes for Discount Running Shoes the right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn while playing sports such Discount Running Shoes as rugby, football, 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 Discount Running Shoes but replaceable "soft spikes" made of synthetic plastic-like Discount Running Shoes materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge of each spike are much more

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cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary dress Discount Running Shoes shoes and Discount Running Shoes athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to damage Discount Running Shoes bowling Discount Running Shoes alley floors. They are often rented or loaned at bowling Discount Running Shoes alleys. Climbing Discount Running Shoes shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They Discount Running Shoes typically have a close fit, little

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extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff upper with many lace eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven Discount Running Shoes terrain, with extra large traction on the sole. Walking shoes: have Discount Running Shoes a more flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter in weight than Discount Running Shoes the hiking boot, may have air holes, may not Discount Running Shoes be water proof. Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have Discount Running Shoes various attachments for skating on Discount Running Shoes the bottom of the shoe portion. Ice skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski boot: a large, thick plastic boot specially designed Discount Running Shoes for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better grip on a skateboard. They are very wide and have Discount Running Shoes extra layers of padding to protect Discount Running Shoes the skateboarders feet. Cycling Discount Running Shoes shoes are Discount Running Shoes equipped with a metal or plastic cleat to interface with clipless pedals, as well as a stiff sole to maximize power Discount Running Shoes 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 are light, Sperry Shoes flexible shoes that mimic bare feet while providing additional traction Discount Running Shoes and protection. Orthopedic shoes Orthopedic or "comfort" shoes are made with pedorthic and anatomically-correct comfort qualities, such as padded Discount Running Shoes removable footbeds, wide toe boxes and arch support are made especially for those with Nike Running Shoes problematic feet. Dance shoes Pointe shoes. Designed for Discount Running Shoes ballet dancing. These have a toe box that is stiffened with glue and Discount Running Shoes a hardened sole so the dancer can stand on the tips of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps and ribbons that Discount Running Shoes are Discount Running Shoes 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 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 Discount Running Shoes slippers are usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the foot. They are most Discount Running Shoes commonly 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 Discount Running Shoes low (one Discount Running Shoes 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 Discount Running Shoes two genres of dances as Discount Running Shoes defined by the IDSF (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Latin American. Both are characterised by suede Discount Running Shoes 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 Discount Running Shoes of fabric so that they can be finished with a Adidas Shoes greater variety of colours to match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's weight across the

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foot while Latin American shoes have Discount Running Shoes higher heels designed to throw the dancer's weight on to the toes and the soles are Discount Running Shoes more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically

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have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped. Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination of a Discount Running Shoes sneaker and a dance shoe, with a reinforced Florsheim Shoes rubber Discount Running Shoes toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually made of leather, and often have one Discount Running Shoes or more straps across the Discount Running Shoes instep to secure the foot Discount Running Shoes during dance. They may come in soft-soled (suede) or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted to tap shoes by attaching Discount Running Shoes taps. Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the ball of Discount Running Shoes a dancer's foot from skin Discount Running Shoes abrasions while executing turns. From a distance, flesh colored Discount Running Shoes foot Discount Running Shoes thongs give a dancer the appearance

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of having bare Discount Running Shoes feet. Modern pointe 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 Discount Running Shoes traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes Discount Running Shoes they Discount Running Shoes are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They Discount Running Shoes are commonly Discount Running Shoes used Discount Running Shoes for protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle guards. Historical Discount Running Shoes shoes Footwear has been worn for tens of thousands of years. Discount Running Shoes Shoes of the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are Red Shoes found as early as the 14th century. Patten: a European Nursing Shoes wooden overshoe used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. Discount Running Shoes First worn in the Discount Running Shoes middle ages, they continued in use even into Discount Running Shoes the early 20th century. Poulaine: a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular in Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe of Discount Running Shoes many North American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some Work Shoes shoes are Yellow Box Shoes made of hard but deformable 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 Discount Running Shoes this. Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Discount Running Shoes Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace Discount Running Shoes replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash Discount Running Shoes or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be recycled and turned into other raw materials. See Nike Discount Running Shoes Grind as an example. Someone who makes

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or Discount Running Shoes repairs shoes in a Discount Running Shoes shop is called a cobbler. Shoe etiquette In most parts of the world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Privo Shoes Africa, much of Northern Europe Discount Running Shoes and Canada, as Discount Running Shoes well as Alaska) Discount Running Shoes it is customary to remove shoes when entering a house. In Discount Running Shoes some areas of the United States, especially Discount Running Shoes the Midwest, Discount Running Shoes it is expected that Discount Running Shoes visitors Discount Running Shoes remove their shoes unless a host specifically invites them Discount Running 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, Discount Running Shoes indoor footwear may be Discount Running Shoes 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 Discount Running Shoes legs). In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the foot, socks, or shoes to touch someone's head or be placed over Discount Running Shoes 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 Discount Running Shoes their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are executed with Discount Running Shoes the shin).

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