The earliest known shoes date Naughty Monkey Shoes from about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA Naughty Monkey Shoes in 1938[1]. Naughty Monkey Shoes However, the materials used for Naughty Monkey Shoes making shoes do not normally Naughty Monkey Shoes last for thousands of years, so shoes were probably in use long before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence that the use of shoes began in the period between about Naughty Monkey Shoes 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that the thickness of the bones Naughty Monkey Shoes of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that going barefoot results in greater bone growth before this period.[1]
Parts of Naughty Monkey Shoes a shoe
Gluing a new outsole Naughty Monkey Shoes to an athletic shoe
Sole
The bottom of a shoe is called Naughty Monkey Shoes the sole.
Insole
The insole is the interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are Naughty Monkey Shoes often added for comfort or health reasons (to control Naughty Monkey Shoes the shape, moisture, Naughty Monkey Shoes or smell of the shoe).
Outsole
The outsole is the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of Naughty Monkey Shoes natural rubber or Naughty Monkey Shoes a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different 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 on this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the outsole Naughty Monkey Shoes to grip Naughty Monkey Shoes the ground; many kinds of dancing shoes have Naughty Monkey Shoes much softer or harder soles.
Midsole
The layer Naughty Monkey Shoes in between the outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, Naughty Monkey Shoes have Naughty Monkey Shoes another material for shock absorption, usually beneath Naughty Monkey Shoes the heel where one Naughty Monkey Shoes puts the most Naughty Monkey Shoes pressure Naughty Monkey Shoes down. Different companies use different materials for Naughty Monkey Shoes the midsoles of their shoes. Some shoes may not have Naughty Monkey Shoes a midsole at all.
Heel
Women's fashion boots
The Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes can be high for fashion or to make the person look taller, Naughty Monkey Shoes or flat Naughty Monkey Shoes for a more practical use.
Vamp, or Naughty Monkey Shoes upper
Any shoe has an upper Naughty Monkey Shoes part that helps hold the shoe onto the Naughty Monkey Shoes foot. In the simplest cases, such as sandals or flip flops, this may be nothing more than a few Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 is often decorated or is Naughty Monkey Shoes made in a certain style to look Naughty Monkey Shoes attractive. The U.S. Patent 3,355,535 Naughty Monkey Shoes , from 1967, describes a method for producing a shoe-upper Naughty Monkey Shoes (Hain 1967).
Accessories Naughty Monkey Shoes to shoes
Shoehorn: can be Naughty Monkey Shoes used to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open Naughty Monkey Shoes and providing a smooth Naughty Monkey Shoes surface Naughty Monkey Shoes for the foot to slide Naughty Monkey Shoes upon.
Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when user is Naughty Monkey Shoes not wearing Naughty Monkey Shoes it, to help maintain Naughty Monkey Shoes the shoe's shape.
Shoe polishing equipment:
Shoe polish: a 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: Naughty Monkey Shoes a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection.
(Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert of various materials for cushioning, improved Naughty Monkey Shoes fit, or reduced abrasion. These Naughty Monkey Shoes include padding and Naughty Monkey Shoes inner linings. Inserts may also be used to 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes reducing discomfort in Naughty Monkey Shoes areas of a shoe.
Snow shoe: a wooden or leather piece which increases the Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, Naughty Monkey Shoes England.
Dress and casual shoes
Dress shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes Naughty Monkey Shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and wide profile.
Some Naughty Monkey Shoes designs of dress shoes can be Naughty Monkey Shoes worn by either gender. The majority Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes often made without Naughty Monkey Shoes apertures or openings, but may also be made with openings or even itself consist of a series Naughty Monkey Shoes of straps, e.g. Naughty Monkey Shoes an open toe featured in women's shoes. Naughty Monkey Shoes Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available; a shoe Naughty Monkey Shoes with the upper rising above the ankle is usually considered a boot but certain styles may be Naughty Monkey Shoes referred to as high-topped shoes or Naughty Monkey Shoes high-tops. Usually, a high-topped shoe is secured Naughty Monkey Shoes by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic Naughty Monkey Shoes 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". Naughty Monkey Shoes In England, the balmoral is known as the Oxford. The word Naughty Monkey Shoes "Oxford" is used by American clothing companies to market shoes that are not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers.
Bluchers: the laces are tied to two Naughty Monkey Shoes pieces of leather Naughty Monkey Shoes independently attached to the vamp; also known Naughty Monkey Shoes as "open lacing". In England, the Blucher Naughty Monkey Shoes is known as the Derby shoe.
Monk-straps: a Naughty Monkey Shoes buckle and strap instead of lacing
Various other closings exist but are less popular such as side-elastic Naughty Monkey Shoes closings.
Men's shoes can also be decorated in various ways:
Plain-toes: have Naughty Monkey Shoes a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp.
Cap-toes: has an extra layer of leather that "caps" the toe. Naughty Monkey Shoes This is possibly the most popular decoration.
Brogues Naughty Monkey Shoes (American: wing-tips): The toe of the shoe is covered with a perforated panel, Naughty Monkey Shoes the wing-tip, which extends down either side of the shoe. Brogues can Chinese Laundry Shoes be found Naughty Monkey Shoes in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it.
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Women's Naughty Monkey Shoes shoes
There is a large variety of shoes available Naughty Monkey Shoes for women, in addition to most of the men's styles being more accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are:
Pumps, known in the US and UK as ballerinas, ballet Naughty Monkey Shoes pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a relatively short vamp, exposing Naughty Monkey Shoes much of Naughty Monkey Shoes the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, Naughty Monkey Shoes and may be seen Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes sex appeal than low Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes that looks like Naughty Monkey Shoes an athletic shoe, but is equipped with a heel, making Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Americans, a soft shoe without a heel Naughty Monkey Shoes and usually made of leather.
Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes would.
Saddle shoe: leather shoe with a Naughty Monkey Shoes contrasting saddle-shaped band over the instep, typically white uppers with Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 and deck shoes: similar to a loafer, but more casual. Laces, Naughty Monkey Shoes if present, are usually simple leather Naughty Monkey Shoes (often Naughty Monkey Shoes two-tone) with no Naughty Monkey Shoes frills. Often made of canvas or featuring a Naughty Monkey Shoes white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck.
Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of Naughty Monkey Shoes leather. Some are designed to be used in times of Naughty Monkey Shoes bad weather, Naughty Monkey Shoes or simply as an alternate style of casual or Naughty Monkey Shoes Discount Dance Shoes dress 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 difference between the sexes than in Naughty Monkey Shoes dress shoes. In many cases these shoes can Naughty Monkey Shoes be worn by Naughty Monkey Shoes either sex. Emphasis tends to be more Naughty Monkey Shoes on Naughty Monkey Shoes function than style.
Sneakers/trainers (also called gym Naughty Monkey Shoes shoes or Naughty Monkey Shoes tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; made out of Naughty Monkey Shoes rubber, cloth, and/or plastic Naughty Monkey Shoes to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are Naughty Monkey Shoes available for Naughty Monkey Shoes basketball or tennis.
Running Naughty Monkey Shoes shoes: Naughty Monkey Shoes very similar to above, with Naughty Monkey Shoes additional emphasis on cushioning.
Track shoes: lightweight; often with Naughty Monkey Shoes plastic or metal cleats
A shoe for Naughty Monkey Shoes the right foot.
Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn Naughty Monkey Shoes while playing sports such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball.
A shoe for the right foot.
Golf Naughty Monkey Shoes shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in Naughty Monkey Shoes grass and wet ground. Originally the Naughty Monkey Shoes spikes or "cleats" were made Naughty Monkey Shoes of metal but replaceable Naughty Monkey Shoes "soft spikes" made of synthetic plastic-like materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge of each spike are much Naughty Monkey Shoes more common today Naughty Monkey Shoes (and are required on many golf courses since they cause less damage Naughty Monkey Shoes to the Naughty Monkey Shoes greens).
Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary Naughty Monkey Shoes dress shoes and athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not Naughty Monkey Shoes to damage bowling alley floors. They are often Naughty Monkey Shoes rented or loaned at bowling alleys.
Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. They typically have a close Naughty Monkey Shoes fit, little if 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 lace eyelets, Naughty Monkey Shoes to provide Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 air holes, may not be water proof.
Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments for skating on Naughty Monkey Shoes the bottom of the Naughty Monkey Shoes shoe portion.
Ice skates
Roller skates
Inline skates
Ski boot: a large, thick plastic boot specially designed for attachment to Naughty Monkey Shoes the Naughty Monkey Shoes ski.
Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better grip on a skateboard. They are very wide and have extra layers of Naughty Monkey Shoes padding to protect the skateboarders feet.
Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic cleat to interface Naughty Monkey Shoes 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, Naughty Monkey Shoes snowshoes are used for Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes for those with problematic feet.
Dance shoes
Pointe shoes. Designed Naughty Monkey Shoes for ballet dancing. These have a toe box that is stiffened with glue and a hardened sole so the dancer can stand on the tips of their toes. They Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes sole is typically made of leather, with thicker material under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and Naughty Monkey Shoes thus more flexible material under the arch so that the foot can be pointed Footjoy Golf Shoes to its utmost. Ballet slippers are usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of Naughty Monkey Shoes the foot. They are most commonly pink, Naughty Monkey Shoes white, black, or pale tan, although they may Naughty Monkey Shoes be made in specialty colours such as red or Naughty Monkey Shoes blue.
Jazz shoes. These typically have a two-part, rubberized sole Naughty Monkey Shoes (i.e., split-sole) to provide Naughty Monkey Shoes both flexibility and traction, and a low (one inch or Naughty Monkey Shoes shorter) heel. They are secured to the foot by laces or elastic Naughty Monkey Shoes inserts.
Tango/flamenco dance shoes.
Ballroom shoes. They fall into two categories for the two genres of dances as defined by the 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 patent leather uppers. Ladies' Ballroom shoes are typically court shoes with low 2-inch heels, usually made of fabric so that they Naughty Monkey Shoes can be Naughty Monkey Shoes finished with a greater variety of Naughty Monkey Shoes colours to match the dancer's dress. The low Ballroom heel Naughty Monkey Shoes distributes the dancer's weight across the foot while Latin American shoes have Naughty Monkey Shoes higher heels designed to Naughty Monkey Shoes throw the Naughty Monkey Shoes dancer's weight on to the toes and the soles are more flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically have 1.5-inch Naughty Monkey Shoes to 2-inch Naughty Monkey Shoes shaped heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have Naughty Monkey Shoes 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and strapped.
Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination of a sneaker and a Naughty Monkey Shoes dance shoe, with Naughty Monkey Shoes a reinforced rubber toe.
Character shoes. Shoes with a one to Naughty Monkey Shoes three inch heel, which are usually Naughty Monkey 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) Naughty Monkey Shoes or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted to tap Naughty Monkey Shoes shoes by attaching Naughty Monkey Shoes taps.
Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot Naughty Monkey Shoes covers that protect the ball of a dancer's foot from skin abrasions while executing turns. From a distance, flesh colored Squash Shoes foot thongs give a dancer the appearance of having Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes from sturdy leather uppers and Naughty Monkey Shoes non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms or comfort Naughty Monkey Shoes by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. They are commonly Naughty Monkey Shoes used for protection in industrial settings, construction, Naughty Monkey Shoes mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped toes and soles or ankle guards.
Historical shoes
Footwear has been worn Naughty Monkey Shoes for tens of thousands of years. Shoes of the past include:
Espadrilles: these sandals, which are still worn today, are found as early as the 14th century.
Patten: a European wooden Naughty Monkey Shoes overshoe Naughty Monkey Shoes used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. First worn in the middle Naughty Monkey Shoes ages, they continued in use even into the early 20th Naughty Monkey Shoes century.
Poulaine: a shoe with a Naughty Monkey Shoes long-pointed toe, popular Naughty Monkey Shoes in Europe in the Naughty Monkey Shoes 1400s.
Moccasins: the Naughty Monkey Shoes historical shoe of Naughty Monkey Shoes many North American Indian tribes.
Maintenance
Breaking-in: Some shoes are made Naughty Monkey Shoes of hard Orange Shoes 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 Naughty Monkey Shoes 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 also wear out. Not all shoes Naughty Monkey Shoes can have their soles replaced.
Shoelace replacement.
When unfit for Naughty Monkey Shoes use, shoes can be treated as trash or municipal solid Naughty Monkey Shoes waste and disposed of. The exception Naughty Monkey Shoes can be with most athletic sneakers Naughty Monkey 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 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 some areas of the United Naughty Monkey Shoes States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors remove Naughty Monkey Shoes their shoes unless a host specifically invites them 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, indoor footwear may be provided for guests.
In the Middle Naughty Monkey Shoes East, parts of Africa, Naughty Monkey Shoes Cool Shoes Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude to show the soles of the feet to others (even Naughty Monkey Shoes accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). In Naughty Monkey Shoes addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for Naughty Monkey Shoes the foot, socks, or shoes to touch someone's head or Naughty Monkey Shoes be placed over it. Although feet touching heads is an extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Muay Thai boxers insult each other Naughty Monkey Shoes by "kicking" the opponent's head Naughty Monkey Shoes with their foot (most Naughty Monkey Shoes Muay Thai kicks are executed with the shin). |
