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The earliest known shoes date from about 8000 to Iron Age Shoes 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA in 1938[1]. However, the materials used for making shoes do not normally Iron Age Shoes last for thousands of years, so shoes were probably Iron Age Shoes in use long before this. Iron Age Shoes Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes 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 Iron Age Shoes fact Iron Age Shoes that the thickness of the bones of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this Iron Age Shoes period, on the premise that Iron Age Shoes going Iron Age Shoes 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 Iron Age Shoes a shoe is called the sole. Insole The insole Iron Age Shoes is the interior bottom Iron Age Shoes of Iron Age Shoes a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have Iron Age Shoes removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often added for comfort Iron Age Shoes or health reasons Iron Age Shoes (to control the shape, Iron Age Shoes moisture, or smell of the shoe). Outsole The outsole is the layer Iron Age Shoes in direct Saucony Running Shoes contact with the ground. Dress Iron Age Shoes shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of Iron Age Shoes natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, Iron Age Shoes or may comprise separate pieces of different Iron Age Shoes materials. Often the heel of the sole is rubber for durability and traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized shoes will often have modifications Iron Age Shoes on this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the outsole to Iron Age Shoes grip the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have much softer or harder soles. Midsole The layer in Iron Age 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 Iron Age Shoes shock absorption, Iron Age Shoes usually beneath the heel Iron Age Shoes where one puts the most pressure down. Different companies use different materials Iron Age Shoes for the midsoles of their shoes. Some shoes may not have a midsole at all. Heel Women's fashion boots The bottom rear part of a shoe is the heel. Its function is 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

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the person look taller, or flat for a more practical use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has an upper Iron Age Shoes part that Iron Age Shoes helps hold the shoe onto the foot. In Iron Age 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 Iron Age Shoes footwear, such as boots, Iron Age Shoes sneakers and most men's Iron Age Shoes shoes, will have a Iron Age Shoes more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made in Iron Age Shoes a certain style to look attractive. The U.S. Patent 3,355,535 , from 1967, describes a method for Iron Age Shoes producing a shoe-upper (Hain 1967). Accessories to shoes Shoehorn: Iron Age Shoes can Iron Age Shoes be used to insert a foot into a shoe Iron Age Shoes by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth Iron Age Shoes surface for the foot to slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when user is Iron Age Shoes not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush Iron Age Shoes and polishing Chinese Laundry Shoes 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 Iron Age Shoes 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 or for reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or leather piece which increases Iron Age Shoes the area of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system used to Iron Age Shoes secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made from real Iron Age Shoes crocodile skin, in a conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo,

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England. Dress and casual Iron Age Shoes shoes Dress shoes Iron Age Shoes are Iron Age Shoes categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes Discount Dance Shoes are characterized Iron Age Shoes by Iron Age Shoes sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and Iron Age Shoes wide profile. Some designs of dress shoes can Iron Age Shoes be worn by either Iron Age Shoes gender. The majority of dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly Iron Age Shoes made of leather, enclosing most of the lower foot, but not covering the ankles. Iron Age Shoes This upper part of the shoe is often Iron Age Shoes made without apertures or Iron Age Shoes openings, but Iron Age Shoes may also be made with openings or even itself consist Iron Age Shoes of a series of straps, e.g. an

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open toe Iron Age Shoes featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available; Iron Age Shoes a shoe with the upper rising above the ankle Iron Age Shoes is usually considered a boot but certain styles may be referred 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

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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 Iron Age Shoes England, the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to market shoes

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that are not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the laces Iron Age Shoes are tied to two pieces of Iron Age Shoes leather independently attached to the vamp; also known as "open lacing". In England, the Blucher is Iron Age Shoes known as the Derby Iron Age Shoes shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap

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instead of lacing Various other closings exist but are less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's shoes can also be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes: have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on Iron Age Shoes the vamp. Cap-toes: Iron Age 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 Iron Age Shoes the Footjoy Golf Shoes shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side of the shoe. Brogues can be found Iron Age Shoes in both Iron Age Shoes balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it. Further information might be found on the talk page or at requests for expansion. The tone or style Iron Age Shoes of this article or section may

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writing better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large variety of shoes available Iron Age Shoes for women, in Iron Age Shoes addition to most of the men's Iron Age Shoes styles being more accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in the US and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and Iron Age Shoes 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 Iron Age Shoes a higher heel. High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen Iron Age Shoes as having more sex appeal than low heels (see article for discussion) and Iron Age Shoes are thus commonly worn by women for formal occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker pump: Iron Age Shoes a shoe that looks like an athletic shoe, Iron Age Shoes but is equipped with Iron Age Shoes a heel, making it a kind of novelty dress shoe. Either gender Women's Iron Age Shoes sandals Clog Platform shoe: shoe Iron Age Shoes with very thick soles and heels Moccasin: Squash Shoes 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 a sole and various straps, leaving much of the foot exposed

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to air. They are thus Iron Age Shoes popular for warm-weather wear, Iron Age Shoes because they let the Iron Age Shoes foot be cooler than a closed-toed shoe would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe with a contrasting saddle-shaped band over Iron Age Shoes the Iron Age Shoes instep, typically white uppers with black "saddle". Loafer: a dress or casual shoe without laces; Iron Age Shoes often with tassels, buckles, Iron Age Shoes or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to Iron Age Shoes a loafer, 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 Iron Age Shoes shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used in times of bad weather, or simply Iron Age Shoes as an alternate style of

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casual or dress wear. Styles Iron Age Shoes include rubber boots and snow boots, as well as work boots Iron Age Shoes 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 difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends Iron Age Shoes to be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general Iron Age Shoes purpose athletic shoes; made out of rubber, cloth, and/or Iron Age Shoes plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very

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similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often with plastic or metal cleats A shoe for the right foot. Cleat

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courses since Iron Age Shoes they cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary dress shoes and athletic Iron Age Shoes shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented or loaned at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a Orange Shoes shoe Iron Age Shoes designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close Iron Age Shoes fit, Iron Age Shoes little if any padding, and a smooth Iron Age Shoes sticky rubber sole with Cool Shoes an extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: Iron Age Shoes usually have a high somewhat stiff 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, Iron Age Shoes lighter in Iron Age Shoes weight than the hiking boot, may have air holes, may not be water proof. Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have Iron Age Shoes various attachments for skating on the bottom Iron Age Shoes 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 Iron Age Shoes a better grip on a skateboard. They are very wide and have extra layers of padding

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dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing turns. From a distance, Iron Age Shoes flesh colored foot Iron Age Shoes thongs give a dancer the appearance of having bare feet. Iron Age Shoes Modern pointe shoes. Iron Age Shoes Ballet Iron Age Shoes 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 Iron Age Shoes stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, and provide high traction. They are generally Iron Age Shoes made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, Iron Age Shoes police, military personnel, etc. They Iron Age Shoes are commonly used for protection in Iron Age Shoes industrial Iron Age Shoes settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and Iron Age Shoes 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 Iron Age Shoes worn today,

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are found as early as Iron Age Shoes the 14th century. Patten: a Iron Age Shoes European

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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 American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable material. After a person wears them multiple times, the material reforms to fit the wearer's Iron Age Shoes feet. The Iron Age Shoes person is said to have broken in the shoes. Polishing: for protection, Iron Age Shoes water resistance (to some Iron Age Shoes extent) and appearance, especially for leather shoes and Iron Age Shoes boots. Heel replacement: heels periodically Iron Age Shoes wear out. Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles Iron Age Shoes also wear out.

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Not all shoes can have their soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be Naughty Monkey Shoes treated as trash or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be recycled and Iron Age Shoes turned into other raw materials. See Nike Grind as an example. Someone Iron Age Shoes who makes or Iron Age Shoes 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 of Northern Europe and Canada, as well as Alaska) it is customary to remove shoes when entering a house. In Iron Age Shoes some areas of the United States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors Iron Age Shoes remove their shoes unless a host specifically invites them to leave their shoes on. People

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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, Iron Age Shoes parts of Africa, Iron Age Shoes Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude to show the soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such as by crossing the Iron Age Shoes legs). In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the foot, socks, or Iron Age Shoes shoes to touch someone's head or be placed Iron Age Shoes over it. Although feet touching heads is an extremely rare occurrence in any society, Iron Age Shoes some Muay Thai boxers insult each other by "kicking" Iron Age Shoes the opponent's head with Iron Age Shoes their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are executed with the shin).

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