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The earliest known shoes date from Yellow Box Shoes about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA Yellow Box Shoes in 1938[1]. However, the materials used for making shoes do not normally last for thousands of years, so shoes were Yellow Box Shoes probably in use long before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Yellow Box Shoes Trinkaus believes he has Yellow Box Shoes found evidence that the use of shoes began in the period Yellow Box Shoes between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that Yellow Box Shoes the thickness of the bones of the toes (other than Yellow Box Shoes the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that Yellow Box Shoes going barefoot results in greater bone growth before this period.[1] Parts of a shoe Gluing a new outsole to

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an athletic shoe Sole The Yellow Box Shoes bottom of a Yellow Box Shoes shoe is called the sole. Insole The insole is the interior bottom of a shoe, Yellow Box Shoes which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often added for comfort Yellow Box Shoes or health reasons (to Yellow Box Shoes control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer in direct contact Yellow Box Shoes with the ground. Dress Yellow Box Shoes shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The Yellow Box Shoes outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel Yellow Box Shoes of the sole is rubber for durability and traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized shoes will often have

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modifications on this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the outsole to Yellow Box Shoes grip the Yellow Box Shoes ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have much softer or harder soles. Midsole The layer in Yellow Box Shoes between the outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for Yellow Box Shoes shock absorption, usually beneath the Diesel Shoes heel where one puts the most pressure down. Different companies use different materials for the midsoles of their shoes. Yellow Box Shoes Some shoes may not have a midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion boots The bottom rear part Yellow Box Shoes of a shoe is the heel. Its function is to support the heel of the Yellow Box Shoes foot. They are often made of Yellow Box Shoes the same material as the sole of the shoe. This part can be

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high for fashion or to make the person look taller, or flat for a more practical use. Vamp, or upper Any Yellow Box Shoes shoe has an upper part that helps Yellow Box Shoes hold the shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, such as sandals or flip flops, this may be nothing more than a few straps for holding Yellow Box Shoes the sole in place. Closed footwear, such as boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made in a certain style to look attractive. Yellow Box Shoes The U.S. Yellow Box Shoes 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 Yellow Box Shoes the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: Yellow Box Shoes placed

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inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's Yellow Box Shoes shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: Yellow Box Shoes a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and Yellow Box Shoes provide protection. Shoe Yellow Box Shoes brush and polishing cloth: used to apply polish Yellow Box Shoes to shoes. Overshoes or galoshes: a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe Yellow Box Shoes insert: insert of various materials for cushioning, improved fit, or reduced Yellow Box Shoes abrasion. These include padding and inner Yellow Box Shoes linings. Inserts may also Yellow Box Shoes be used to correct foot problems. Shoe bag:

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a bag that

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protects shoes Yellow Box Shoes against damage when they are Yellow Box Shoes not being worn. Shoe stretcher: a tool for making a shoe longer or wider or for reducing discomfort in Yellow Box Shoes areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or leather piece which increases the area Yellow Box Shoes of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a

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system used to secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made from real crocodile skin, in a Yellow Box Shoes conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and Yellow Box Shoes 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. Yellow Box Shoes The majority of dress shoes have an upper covering, Yellow Box Shoes commonly made of leather, enclosing most of the lower Yellow Box Shoes foot, but not covering the ankles. This upper part of the shoe is often made without apertures or Yellow Box Shoes openings, but may also Yellow Box Shoes be made Yellow Box Shoes with openings or even itself consist of a series of straps, e.g. an open toe Yellow Box Shoes featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available; a shoe with the upper rising above the ankle is usually considered a boot but certain styles may be referred to as high-topped shoes or high-tops. Usually, Yellow Box Shoes a high-topped Yellow Box Shoes shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping the Yellow Box Shoes shoe Yellow Box Shoes on. Men's shoes Men's shoes can be categorized by

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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 Yellow Box Shoes balmoral is known as the Oxford. The Yellow Box Shoes word Yellow Box Shoes "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to Orthopedic Shoes 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 lacing". In England, the Blucher is Yellow Box Shoes known as the Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle Yellow Box Shoes and strap instead of lacing Various other closings exist but are

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less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's shoes can also

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be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have a

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sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: Yellow Box Shoes has Yellow Box Shoes an Yellow Box 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 of Yellow Box Shoes the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by Yellow Box Shoes expanding it. Further information might be Yellow Box Shoes 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 Yellow Box Shoes may be Yellow Box Shoes found on the talk page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large variety of Yellow Box Shoes shoes available for women, in addition to most of the men's styles being more accepted as

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unisex. Yellow Box Shoes Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in Yellow Box Shoes the US and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, Yellow Box Shoes are shoes with a very Yellow Box Shoes low heel and a relatively short vamp, Yellow Box Shoes 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 Yellow Box Shoes may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. Yellow Box Shoes They Yellow Box Shoes are often seen as having more sex appeal Yellow Box Shoes than low heels (see article for discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women for formal occasions or social Yellow Box Shoes outings. Sneaker boot and Yellow Box Shoes sneaker pump: a shoe that looks like an athletic shoe, but is

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

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tassels, buckles, or coin-holders (penny Yellow Box Shoes loafers). Boating shoes, also known

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as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to a loafer, but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually Sperry Shoes simple leather (often two-tone) with no Yellow Box Shoes frills. Often made of canvas or featuring a white sole. They have Yellow Box Shoes soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching

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a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering Yellow Box Shoes the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some Nike Running Shoes are designed to be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an Yellow Box Shoes alternate style of casual or dress Yellow Box Shoes wear. Styles include rubber Adidas Shoes boots and snow Florsheim Shoes 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 Yellow Box Shoes have Yellow Box Shoes less difference between the sexes Yellow Box Shoes 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 Yellow Box Shoes shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out of Yellow Box Shoes rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be Yellow Box Shoes lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special Yellow Box Shoes varieties are available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very similar Red Shoes to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic or metal cleats A shoe for the Yellow Box Shoes right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn while playing sports Yellow Box Shoes such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball. A shoe for the right foot. Golf shoes: with "spikes" for Yellow Box Shoes 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 radially around the edge of each spike are much more common today (and are Yellow Box Shoes 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 rubber soles/heels so as not to damage bowling alley floors. Yellow Box Shoes They Yellow Box Shoes are often rented or loaned Yellow Box Shoes at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for Yellow Box Shoes rock climbing. They typically Yellow Box Shoes have a close fit, little if any padding, and a Yellow Box Shoes smooth sticky rubber

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sole with Yellow Box Shoes an extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high somewhat stiff Yellow Box Shoes upper with many lace eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra large traction on the sole. Walking shoes: have a more flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter in weight than the hiking boot, may have Yellow Box Shoes air holes, may not

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be water proof. Skating shoes: typically Yellow Box Shoes called skates. They have various attachments for skating on the bottom of the shoe portion. Ice skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski boot: Yellow Box Shoes a large, thick plastic boot specially designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for Yellow Box Shoes a better grip on a skateboard. They are Yellow Box Shoes very wide

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and have extra layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal Yellow Box Shoes or plastic cleat to interface with clipless pedals, Yellow Box Shoes as Yellow Box Shoes well as a Yellow Box Shoes 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 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 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 Yellow Box Shoes is stiffened Yellow Box Shoes with Yellow Box Shoes glue and a hardened sole so the dancer can stand on the tips of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps and ribbons Yellow Box Shoes that are Yellow Box 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). Yellow Box Shoes The sole is typically made of leather, with thicker material under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible Yellow Box Shoes 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 Yellow Box Shoes foot. They are most commonly Yellow Box Shoes pink, white, black, or pale tan, Yellow Box Shoes although they Yellow Box Shoes may be made in specialty colours Yellow Box Shoes such as red or blue. Jazz shoes. These Yellow Box Shoes typically have a two-part, rubberized sole (i.e., split-sole) to provide both flexibility and traction, and a low (one inch or shorter) Yellow Box Shoes heel. They are secured Yellow Box Shoes to the foot by Yellow Box Shoes laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco dance shoes. Ballroom shoes. They fall into two categories for the two genres Yellow Box Shoes of dances as defined by the IDSF (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Latin American. Yellow Box Shoes Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom Yellow Box Shoes shoes are typically lace-ups with 1-inch heels and patent Yellow Box Shoes leather uppers. Ladies' Ballroom shoes are typically court shoes with low 2-inch Yellow Box Shoes heels, usually made of fabric so Yellow Box Shoes that they can be finished with a greater variety of colours to match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel distributes the Yellow Box Shoes dancer's weight across Yellow Box Shoes the foot while Latin American shoes have higher heels Yellow Box 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 Yellow Box Shoes heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped. Dance Yellow Box 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

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a one to three inch heel, Yellow Box Shoes which are usually made of leather, and often have one or more straps across the Yellow Box Shoes instep to secure Yellow Box Shoes the foot during dance. They may come in soft-soled (suede) Yellow Box Shoes or hard-soled varieties. Yellow Box Shoes They may be converted to tap shoes by attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously Yellow Box Shoes called called Foot Yellow Box Shoes Paws and Yellow Box Shoes FootUndeez, Yellow Box Shoes depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the 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 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 are generally made from sturdy leather uppers Yellow Box Shoes and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. Yellow Box Shoes They are commonly used for protection Yellow Box Shoes in industrial Yellow Box Shoes settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features Yellow Box Shoes may include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle Yellow Box Shoes guards. Historical shoes Footwear has been Yellow Box Shoes worn for tens of thousands of years. Yellow Box Shoes Shoes of the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as Nursing Shoes early as the Yellow Box Shoes 14th century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep

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a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in the middle ages, they continued in use even into the early 20th century. Poulaine: a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular in Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe of many North

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American Yellow Box Shoes Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable material. After a person wears them multiple Yellow Box Shoes times, the material reforms to fit the wearer's feet. The person Yellow Box Shoes is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing:

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for protection, water resistance (to some extent) and appearance, especially for leather shoes and boots. Heel replacement: heels Yellow Box Shoes periodically wear out. Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: Work Shoes soles also wear out. Not all shoes can have their Yellow Box Shoes soles replaced. Shoelace Yellow Box Shoes replacement. When unfit for use, Yellow Box Shoes shoes can be Yellow Box Shoes treated as trash or Yellow Box Shoes municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be recycled and turned into other raw

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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 of the world (Asia, Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Africa, much Yellow Box Shoes of Northern Europe Yellow Box Shoes and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is customary to Yellow Box Shoes remove Yellow Box Shoes shoes when entering a house. In Yellow Box Shoes some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors remove their Yellow Box Shoes shoes unless a host specifically invites them to leave their shoes on. People do this to avoid bringing dirt, mud or Yellow Box Shoes snow into Yellow Box Shoes the house. For some societies, including those in Asia, indoor footwear Yellow Box Shoes may be provided for guests. In the Yellow Box Shoes Middle Yellow Box Shoes East, parts of Africa, Korea and Thailand, Yellow Box Shoes it is considered rude to show the soles of the feet to others (even Yellow Box Shoes accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the Yellow Box Shoes foot, socks, Yellow Box Shoes or shoes to touch someone's head Yellow Box Shoes or be placed over it. Although feet Yellow Box Shoes touching heads is an Yellow Box Shoes 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 kicks are executed with the shin).

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