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The earliest known shoes Clarks Artisan Shoes date from about 8000 to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA in 1938[1]. However, the materials used for making shoes do not normally last for thousands Clarks Artisan Shoesof years, so shoes Clarks Artisan Shoes were probably in use long before this. Clarks Artisan Shoes Physical anthropologist Erik TrinkausClarks Artisan Shoesbelieves he has found evidence that the use of shoes began in Clarks Artisan Shoes the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on Clarks Artisan Shoes the fact that the thickness of Clarks Artisan Shoes the bones Clarks Artisan Shoes of the toes (other Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 a shoe Gluing a new outsole to an athletic shoe Sole The bottom Clarks Artisan Shoes of a shoe is called the sole. Insole The insole is the Clarks Artisan Shoes interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot. Many shoes have removable and Clarks Artisan Shoes replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often added for Clarks Artisan Shoes comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe). Outsole The outsole is Clarks Artisan Shoes the layer in direct contact with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual or work-oriented shoes have outsoles Clarks Artisan Shoes made of natural rubber Clarks Artisan Shoes or a synthetic Clarks Artisan Shoes imitation. The outsole may comprise a single Clarks Artisan Shoes piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel of the sole is rubber for Clarks Artisan Shoes durability and traction, while the front is leather for style. Specialized shoes will often have Clarks Artisan Shoes modifications on this design: athletic cleats have spikes embedded in the outsole to grip the ground; manyClarks Artisan Shoeskinds of dancing shoes have much softer or Clarks Artisan Shoes harder soles. Midsole The layer in between the Clarks Artisan Shoes outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shockClarks Artisan Shoesabsorption, usually beneath the heel where Clarks Artisan Shoes one puts the most pressure Clarks Artisan Shoes down. Different companies use Clarks Artisan Shoes different materials for the Shiek Shoes midsoles of their shoes. Some shoes may not have a midsole Clarks Artisan Shoes at all. Heel Women's fashion boots The bottom rear part of a shoe is the heel. Its function Clarks Artisan Shoes is Clarks Artisan Shoes to support the heel Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes person look taller, Clarks Artisan Shoes or flat for a more practical use. Vamp, Clarks Artisan Shoes or Clarks Artisan Shoes upper Any shoe has an upper part that helps hold the shoe onto the foot. In the simplest cases, such Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes most men's shoes, will have a more complex upper. This part is often decorated or is made in a Clarks Artisan Shoes certain style to lookClarks Artisan Shoesattractive. Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the Clarks Artisan Shoes shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes spread on Clarks Artisan Shoes shoes to improve Clarks Artisan Shoes appearance, glossiness, and provide protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used to apply polish to shoes. Overshoes or galoshes: a rubber covering placed Clarks Artisan Shoes over shoes for rain Clarks Artisan Shoes and snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: Clarks Artisan Shoes insert of various materials for cushioning, improved fit, or reduced abrasion. These include padding and 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes stretcher: a Clarks Artisan Shoes tool for making a shoe longer or wider or for reducing discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or Clarks Artisan Shoes leather piece which increases the area Clarks Artisan Shoes of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a systemClarks Artisan Shoesused to secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made from real crocodile skin, in a Clarks Artisan Shoes conservation exhibit at Bristol Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure. Casual Clarks Artisan Shoes shoes are characterized by Clarks Artisan Shoes sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and wide profile. Some designs of dress shoes can be worn by either Clarks Artisan Shoes gender. The majority of dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly made of leather, enclosing most ofClarks Artisan Shoesthe lower foot, but not covering the ankles. This upper part of the shoe is often made without apertures or openings, but may also beClarks Artisan Shoesmade with openings or even itself consist of a series of straps, e.g. an open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the Clarks Artisan Shoes ankles are also available; a shoe with the upper rising above the ankle is usually considered a boot but certain styles Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes elastic inserts Clarks Artisan Shoes to ease slipping the shoe on. Men's shoes Men's Clarks Artisan Shoes shoes can be categorized by how they are closed: Balmorals: the vamp has a Clarks Artisan Shoes V-shaped slit to which 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 to market shoes that are not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the Clarks Artisan Shoes laces Large Mens Shoes are tied to two pieces of leather independently attached to the vamp; also known as "open lacing". In England, the Blucher is known as Clarks Artisan Shoes the Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap instead of lacing Various Clarks Artisan Shoes other closings exist but are less popular Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes the vamp. Cap-toes: has an extra layer of leather that "caps" the toe. This is possibly the most popular Clarks Artisan Shoes decoration. Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe of the Clarks Artisan Shoes shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, Clarks Artisan Shoes which extends down either side Clarks Artisan Shoes of the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section by expanding it. Further Clarks Artisan Shoes information might be Clarks Artisan Shoes found on the Clarks Artisan Shoes talk page or at requests for expansion. The tone or style of this article or section may notClarks Artisan Shoesbe appropriate for Wikipedia. Specific concerns may be found Clarks Artisan Shoes on the talk Clarks Artisan Shoes page. See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions.(December 2007) Women's shoes There is a large Clarks Artisan Shoes variety of shoes available for women, in addition to most ofClarks Artisan Shoesthe men's styles being Clarks Artisan Shoes more Clarks Artisan Shoes accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are: Pumps, known in the Clarks Artisan Shoes US Clarks Artisan Shoes and UK Clarks Artisan Shoes as ballerinas, ballet pumps or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a relatively short vamp, exposingClarks Artisan Shoesmuch 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 may be shoes with heels 2 Clarks Artisan Shoes inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as Clarks Artisan Shoes having more sex appeal than low heels (see article for discussion) and Clarks Artisan Shoes are thus commonly worn by women for formal Clarks Artisan Shoes occasions or social outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker pump: a shoe that looks like an athletic shoe, but is equipped with a heel, making it a kind Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 and usually made of leather. Sandals: open shoes consisting of a sole and various straps, leaving Clarks Artisan Shoes much of the foot exposed Clarks Artisan Shoes to Clarks Artisan Shoes air. They are thus popular for warm-weather wear, because they let the Clarks Artisan Shoes foot be cooler than a closed-toed shoe Clarks Artisan Shoes would. Saddle shoe: leather shoe 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 tassels, buckles, or coin-holders Clarks Artisan Shoes (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to a loafer, Clarks Artisan Shoes but more casual. Laces, if present, are usually simple leather (often two-tone) with Clarks Artisan Shoes no frills. Often Clarks Artisan Shoes made of canvas or featuring a white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid marring or scratching a boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of Clarks Artisan Shoes leather. Some are designed to be used Clarks Artisan Shoes in times of bad weather, or simply Clarks Artisan Shoes asClarks Artisan Shoesan alternate style of casual or dress wear. Styles include rubber boots and snow boots, Clarks Artisan Shoes as well as work boots and Clarks Artisan Shoes hiking boots. Slippers: For indoor use, commonly worn with pajamas. Athletic shoes Men's and Clarks Artisan Shoes women's athletic shoes and special function shoes often have less difference between the sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these Clarks Artisan Shoes shoes can be worn by Clarks Artisan Shoes either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on function than style. Sneakers/trainers Clarks Artisan Shoes (also called gym shoes or tennis Clarks Artisan Shoes shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; Clarks Artisan Shoes made out of rubber, cloth, and/or plastic to be lightweight, Clarks Artisan Shoes flexible, and have good traction. Special Clarks Artisan Shoes varieties are available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional Clarks Artisan Shoes emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often Clarks Artisan Shoes with plastic or metal cleats A shoe for the right foot. Cleat (shoe): a type of shoe featuring molded or removable studs. Usually worn while playing sports such as rugby, football, American football, or baseball. A shoe for the Clarks Artisan Shoes right foot. Golf shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in grass and wet ground. Originally the spikes or "cleats" were made of metal Clarks Artisan Shoes but replaceable "soft spikes" made of synthetic plastic-like Clarks Artisan Shoes materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge of each spike are much more common today Clarks Artisan Shoes (and are required on many golf courses since they Clarks Artisan Shoes cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary dress shoes and athletic shoes. They have harder Clarks Artisan Shoes rubber Clarks Artisan Shoes soles/heels so as not to damage bowling Clarks Artisan Shoes alley floors. They are often rented or loaned at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for rock climbing. Clarks Artisan Shoes They typically have a close fit, little if any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber Clarks Artisan Shoes sole with an extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a high Clarks Artisan Shoes somewhat stiff upper with Clarks Artisan Shoes many lace eyelets, to provide Clarks Artisan Shoes ankle support on uneven terrain, Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes various attachments for skating on the bottom of the shoe portion. Ice Clarks Artisan Shoes skates Roller skates Inline skates Ski boot: a large, thick plastic boot specially Clarks Artisan Shoes designed for attachment to the ski. Skateboarding shoes have flat soles for a better grip Clarks Artisan Shoes on a skateboard. They Clarks Artisan Shoes are very wide Clarks Artisan Shoes and have extra Abs Shoes layers of padding to protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic cleat to interface with clipless pedals, asClarks Artisan Shoeswell as a stiff sole to maximize power transfer and support the foot. Snowshoes are special Clarks Artisan Shoes shoes for walking in thick snow. In temperate climates, snowshoes are used for mostly recreational purposes in winter. Wrestling shoes are Clarks Artisan Shoes light, flexible shoes that mimic bare Clarks Artisan Shoes feet while providing additional traction and Vialis Shoes protection. Orthopedic shoes Orthopedic or "comfort" shoes are Clarks Artisan Shoes made Clarks Artisan Shoes with pedorthic and anatomically-correctClarks Artisan Shoescomfort 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 is stiffened with glue and Clarks Artisan Shoes a hardened sole so the dancer Clarks Artisan Shoes can stand on the tips of their toes. They are secured by elastic straps and ribbons that are tied Clarks Artisan Shoes to the dancer's ankles. Ballet shoes Heel-less slippers made of canvas or leather, with either continuous or two-part sole Clarks Artisan Shoes (i.e., split-sole). The sole is typically made of leather, with thicker material Clarks Artisan Shoes Etienne Aigner Discount Shoes under the ball and heel of the Clarks Artisan Shoes foot, and thinner and thus more flexible material under the arch so that the foot can be pointed to its utmost. Ballet slippers are Clarks Artisan Shoes usually secured by elastics that cross over the top of the foot. They are most commonly Clarks Artisan 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes a low (one inch or shorter)Clarks Artisan Shoesheel. They are secured to the foot by Clarks Artisan Shoes laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco dance shoes. Ballroom shoes. They fall Clarks Artisan Shoes into two categories for the two genres of dances as defined by the IDSF (International Clarks Artisan Shoes DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Latin American. Both are characterised by suede soles. Mens' Ballroom shoes Clarks Artisan Shoes are typically lace-ups Clarks Artisan Shoes with 1-inch heels and patent leather uppers. Clarks Artisan Shoes Ladies' Ballroom Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes the dancer's weight across Clarks Artisan Shoes the foot while Latin American shoes have higher heels designed to Clarks Artisan Shoes throw the dancer's weight on to the toes and the soles are more Clarks Artisan Shoes flexible. Men's Latin shoes typically have 1.5-inch to 2-inch shaped heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch Clarks Artisan Shoes heels, open-toed and strapped. Dance sneakers. Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination Clarks Artisan Shoes of a sneaker and a dance shoe, with a reinforced rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually 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) or hard-soled varieties. They may be converted to tap shoes by attachingClarks Artisan Shoestaps. Foot thongs. Variously called called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot Clarks Artisan Shoes covers that protect the ball of a dancer's foot from Clarks Artisan Shoes skin abrasions while Clarks Artisan Shoes executing turns. From a distance, flesh colored foot thongs give a dancer the appearance of having bare feet. Modern pointe shoes. Clarks Artisan Shoes Ballet shoes. Jazz shoes. This style is frequently worn by acro dancers. A foot thong, Shoes For Injured Feet viewed from the underside. Work shoes Work shoes are designed to stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, and provide high traction. They are Clarks Artisan Shoes generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. Sometimes they are used for uniforms Clarks Artisan Shoes or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, etc. Clarks Artisan Shoes They are commonly used for protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include Clarks Artisan Shoes steel-tipped toes and soles or Clarks Artisan Shoes ankle guards. Historical shoes Footwear has been worn for tens of thousands of Clarks Artisan Shoes years. Shoes Clarks Artisan Shoes of the past include: Espadrilles: these sandals, which are Clarks Artisan Shoes still worn today, are found as early as the 14th century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep a person's feet dry outdoors. Clarks Artisan Shoes First worn in the middle ages, they Clarks Artisan Shoes continued in use even into the early 20th century. Poulaine: a shoe with a long-pointed toe, popular Clarks Artisan Shoes in Europe in the 1400s. Moccasins: the historical shoe of many North Clarks Artisan Shoes American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable material. After a Clarks Artisan Shoes person wears them multiple times, Clarks Artisan Shoes 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 Clarks Artisan Shoes out. Not all shoes are designed to enable this. Sole replacement: soles also wear out. Not all shoes can have Clarks Artisan Shoes their Clarks Artisan Shoes soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can be treated as trash 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 Grind as an example. Someone who makes or repairs shoes in a Clarks Artisan Shoes shop Clarks Artisan Shoes is called Clarks Artisan Shoes a Clarks Artisan Shoes cobbler. 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In the Middle East,Clarks Artisan Shoesparts of Africa, KoreaClarks Artisan Shoesand Thailand, it is considered rude to show the Clarks Artisan Shoes soles of the feet to others Clarks Artisan Shoes (even accidentally, such as by crossing the legs). In addition, in Thailand, it is an extreme insult for the foot, Clarks Artisan Shoes socks, or shoes to touch someone's head or be placed over it. Although feet touching heads is an Clarks Artisan Shoes extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Clarks Artisan Shoes Muay Thai Clarks Artisan Shoes boxers insult each other by "kicking"Clarks Artisan Shoesthe Clarks Artisan Shoes opponent's head with their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are executed with the shin).Clarks Artisan Shoes |