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The earliest Experiments On Running Shoes known shoes date from about 8000 Experiments On Running Shoes to 7000 BCE and were found in Oregon, USA in 1938[1]. However, the materials used for making shoes Experiments On Running Shoes do not normally last for thousands Experiments On Running Shoes of years, so shoes were probably in use long before this. Physical anthropologist Erik Trinkaus believes he has found evidence that the Experiments On Running Shoes use of shoes

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began in the period between about 40,000 and 26,000 years ago, based on the fact that the thickness of the bones of the toes (other than the big toe) decreased during this period, on the premise that going barefoot results in Experiments On Running Shoes greater bone growth before Experiments On Running Shoes this period.[1] Parts of a shoe Gluing a new outsole to an athletic shoe Sole The Experiments On Running Shoes 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 Experiments On Running Shoes removable and replaceable insoles, and extra insoles are often added for comfort Experiments On Running Shoes or health reasons (to control Experiments On Running Shoes the shape, moisture, or smell of the shoe). Outsole The Experiments On Running Shoes outsole is the layer in direct Experiments On Running Shoes contact Experiments On Running Shoes with the ground. Dress shoes have leather outsoles; casual Experiments On Running Shoes or work-oriented shoes have outsoles made of natural rubber or a synthetic imitation. The outsole may comprise a single piece, or may comprise separate pieces of different materials. Often the heel of Experiments On Running Shoes the sole is rubber for durability and

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

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make the person look taller, or flat for a more practical use. Vamp, or upper Any shoe has an upper part that helps 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 the sole in place. Closed footwear, such Experiments On Running Shoes as boots, sneakers and most men's shoes, will have a more complex Experiments On Running Shoes upper. This part 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 Experiments On Running Shoes a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to Shoes Eastbay Asics Running slide upon. Shoe tree: placed inside the shoe when user Experiments On Running Shoes is not wearing Experiments On Running Shoes it, to help maintain Experiments On Running Shoes the shoe's shape. Shoe polishing equipment: Shoe polish: Experiments On Running Shoes a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide Experiments On Running Shoes protection. Shoe brush and polishing cloth: used to apply polish to shoes. Overshoes or galoshes: a Experiments On Running Shoes rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and Experiments On Running Shoes snow protection. (Orthopedic) shoe insert: insert of various Experiments On Running Shoes materials for cushioning, improved fit, or Experiments On Running Shoes reduced abrasion. These Experiments On Running Shoes include padding and inner linings. Inserts may also Experiments On Running Shoes be

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used to correct foot problems. Shoe bag: a bag that protects shoes Experiments On Running Shoes against damage when they are not Experiments On Running Shoes being worn. Shoe stretcher: a tool for making a Experiments On Running Shoes shoe longer or wider or for reducing

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discomfort in areas of a shoe. Snow shoe: a wooden or Experiments On Running Shoes leather piece which increases the area of ground covered by the shoe. Shoelaces: a system used Experiments On Running Shoes to secure shoes. Types of shoes Shoes made from real crocodile skin, Experiments On Running Shoes in a conservation Experiments On Running Shoes exhibit at Bristol Experiments On Running Shoes Zoo, England. Dress and casual shoes Dress shoes are categorized by smooth Experiments On Running Shoes and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and Experiments On Running Shoes narrow sleek figure. Casual shoes are characterized by sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and Experiments On Running Shoes wide Experiments On Running Shoes profile. Some designs of dress shoes can be worn by either gender. The majority of Experiments On Running Shoes dress shoes have an upper covering, commonly made of leather, enclosing most of the lower foot, but not covering the ankles. Experiments On Running Shoes This upper part of the shoe is often made without apertures or openings, but may also be made with openings or even itself consist of a series Experiments On Running Shoes of straps, e.g. an open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the Experiments On Running Shoes ankles Experiments On Running Shoes are also available; a shoe with the upper rising above Experiments On Running Shoes the ankle is usually considered a boot but Experiments On Running Shoes certain styles may be referred to as Experiments On Running Shoes high-topped shoes or high-tops.

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Usually, a high-topped shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping the shoe on. Men's Experiments On Running Shoes shoes Men's shoes Experiments On Running Shoes can be categorized by how they are closed: Balmorals: the vamp has a V-shaped slit to which Experiments On Running Shoes the laces Bad Running Shoes are attached; also known as "closed lacing". In England, the balmoral is known as the Experiments On Running Shoes Oxford. The word "Oxford" is Experiments On Running Shoes used by American clothing companies to market shoes that are Experiments On Running Shoes not balmorals, such as rubber-sole bluchers. Bluchers: the laces are tied to two pieces of leather independently attached to Adidas Supernova Cushion Running Shoes Man the Experiments On Running Shoes vamp; also known as "open lacing". In England, the Blucher is known Experiments On Running Shoes as the Derby shoe. Monk-straps: a buckle and strap Experiments On Running Shoes instead of lacing Various other closings exist but are less popular such as side-elastic closings. Men's Experiments On Running Shoes shoes can also be decorated in various ways: Plain-toes:

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have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. Cap-toes: has an extra layer of leather that "caps" the Experiments On Running Shoes toe. This is possibly the most popular decoration. Brogues (American: wing-tips): The toe of the shoe is covered with a perforated Experiments On Running Shoes panel, the wing-tip, which extends Experiments On Running Shoes down either side of Experiments On Running Shoes the shoe. Brogues can be found in both balmoral and blucher styles. Please help improve this section Experiments On Running Shoes by expanding it. Further information might be 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 may Experiments On Running Shoes be 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 shoes available Experiments On Running Shoes for women, Experiments On Running Shoes Running Shoes San Jose in addition to most of the men's styles being more Experiments On Running Shoes accepted as unisex. Some Experiments On Running Shoes broad categories are: Pumps, Experiments On Running Shoes known in the US Experiments On Running Shoes and UK as ballerinas, ballet pumps

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or skimmers, are shoes with a very low heel and a relatively short vamp, Experiments On Running Shoes exposing much of the instep. They are popular for warm-weather wear, and may be seen as more comfortable than Experiments On Running Shoes shoes with a higher heel. High heels Experiments On Running Shoes may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as having more sex appeal Experiments On Running Shoes than low heels (see article for discussion) and are thus commonly worn by women for formal occasions or Experiments On Running Shoes social Experiments On Running Shoes outings. Sneaker boot and sneaker pump:

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a shoe that Experiments On Running Shoes looks like an athletic shoe, but is equipped with a heel, making it a kind of novelty dress shoe. Either gender Women's Experiments On Running Shoes sandals Clog Platform shoe: shoe Experiments On Running 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 Experiments On Running Shoes a sole and Experiments On Running Shoes 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 with a Experiments On Running Shoes contrasting saddle-shaped band over the instep, typically white Experiments On Running Shoes uppers with black

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"saddle". Loafer: Experiments On Running Shoes a dress or casual shoe Experiments On Running Shoes without laces; often with tassels, buckles, or coin-holders (penny loafers). Boating shoes, also Experiments On Running Shoes known as boat shoes and deck shoes: similar to Experiments On Running 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 Experiments On Running Shoes a white sole. They have soft soles/heels to avoid Experiments On Running Shoes marring or scratching a Experiments On Running Shoes boat deck. Boots: Long shoes (covering the ankle) frequently made of leather. Some are designed to be used in times of bad weather, or simply as an alternate style of casual or 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 Experiments On Running Shoes and special function shoes Experiments On Running Shoes often have less difference between the Experiments On Running Shoes sexes than in dress shoes. In many cases these shoes Experiments On Running Shoes can be worn by either sex. Emphasis tends to be more on Experiments On Running Shoes function than style. Sneakers/trainers (also called gym shoes or tennis shoes): general purpose athletic shoes; Experiments On Running Shoes made out of rubber, cloth, Experiments On Running Shoes and/or plastic to be lightweight, flexible, and have good traction. Special varieties are available for basketball or tennis. Running shoes: very similar to above, with additional emphasis on cushioning. Track shoes: lightweight; often 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 right foot. Golf shoes: with "spikes" for better grip in Experiments On Running Shoes grass and wet ground. Originally the spikes or "cleats" were made of metal but Experiments On Running Shoes replaceable "soft spikes" made of synthetic plastic-like Experiments On Running Shoes materials with prongs distributed radially around the edge of each spike are much more common today (and are required on many golf courses since they cause less damage to the greens). Bowling shoes: intermediate style between ordinary dress shoes Experiments On Running Shoes and

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athletic shoes. They have harder rubber soles/heels so as not to damage bowling alley floors. They are often rented or Experiments On Running Shoes loaned Experiments On Running Shoes at bowling alleys. Climbing shoes: a shoe designed for Experiments On Running Shoes rock climbing. They typically have a close fit, little if Experiments On Running Shoes any padding, and a smooth sticky rubber sole with an Experiments On Running Shoes extended rubber rand. Hiking shoes or boots: usually have a Experiments On Running Shoes high somewhat stiff upper with many lace eyelets, to provide ankle support on uneven terrain, with extra large traction on Experiments On Running Shoes the sole. Walking shoes: have a more flexible sole than the running shoe, lighter in weight Experiments On Running Shoes than Experiments On Running Shoes the hiking boot, may have air holes, may not Experiments On Running Shoes be water proof. Skating shoes: typically called skates. They have various attachments for skating on the bottom 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 Experiments On Running Shoes soles for a better grip on a skateboard. They are very wide and have extra layers of padding Experiments On Running Shoes to Experiments On Running Shoes protect the skateboarders feet. Cycling shoes are equipped with a metal or plastic cleat to interface with clipless pedals, Experiments On Running Shoes as well as a stiff sole to maximize power transfer Experiments On Running Shoes and support the Experiments On Running Shoes foot. Snowshoes Experiments On Running Shoes are special Experiments On Running Shoes 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 Experiments On Running Shoes 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 Experiments On Running Shoes and arch support are made especially for those with problematic feet. Dance shoes Pointe shoes. Designed for Experiments On Running Shoes ballet dancing. These have a toe Large Sized Ladies Shoes box that Experiments On Running Shoes is stiffened with glue and a hardened sole so the dancer can stand Experiments On Running Shoes on the tips of their toes. They are Experiments On Running Shoes 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 sole is Experiments On Running Shoes typically made of leather, with thicker material under the ball and heel of the foot, and thinner and thus more flexible material under Experiments On Running Shoes the arch so that the foot can be pointed to its utmost. Ballet slippers are usually secured by elastics that cross over Experiments On Running Shoes the top of the Experiments On Running Shoes foot. They are most Experiments On Running Shoes commonly pink, white, black, or pale tan, although they may Experiments On Running Shoes 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 Experiments On Running Shoes both flexibility and traction, and a low Experiments On Running Shoes (one inch or shorter) heel. They are secured to the foot Experiments On Running Shoes Running Shoes And Target Market by laces or elastic inserts. Tango/flamenco dance shoes. Ballroom Experiments On Running Shoes shoes. They fall into two categories for the two genres of Experiments On Running Shoes dances as defined by Experiments On Running Shoes the IDSF (International DanceSport Federation): Ballroom and Latin American. Experiments On Running Shoes 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

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typically court shoes with Experiments On Running Shoes low 2-inch heels, usually made of fabric so that they can be finished with a greater variety Experiments On Running Shoes of colours to match the Experiments On Running Shoes dancer's dress. The Experiments On Running Shoes low Ballroom heel distributes the dancer's weight across the foot Experiments On Running Shoes while Latin American shoes have higher heels 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 heels while Ladies' Latin shoes have 2,5-inch to 3-inch heels, open-toed and Experiments On Running Shoes strapped. Dance sneakers. Experiments On Running Shoes Also known as dansneakers, these are a combination of a sneaker and a Experiments On Running Shoes dance shoe, with a reinforced rubber toe. Character shoes. Shoes with a one to three inch heel, which are usually made Experiments On Running Shoes of leather, and often have one or Experiments On Running Shoes 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 attaching taps. Foot thongs. Variously called Experiments On Running Shoes called Foot Paws and FootUndeez, depending on the manufacturer, these are slip-on, partial foot covers that protect the Experiments On Running Shoes ball of a dancer's Experiments On Running Shoes foot from skin abrasions while executing Experiments On Running Shoes turns. From a distance, flesh colored foot thongs give a dancer the appearance Experiments On Running Shoes of having bare feet. Modern pointe Experiments On Running Shoes shoes. Experiments On Running Shoes Ballet shoes. Jazz Experiments On Running Shoes shoes. This style is frequently worn by acro Air Max Ltd Running Shoes dancers. A foot thong, viewed from the underside. Work Experiments On Running Shoes shoes Work shoes Experiments On Running Shoes are designed to Experiments On Running Shoes stand heavy wear, to protect the wearer, and provide high traction. Experiments On Running Shoes They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and Experiments On Running Shoes non-leather Experiments On Running Shoes outsoles. Sometimes they Experiments On Running Shoes are used for uniforms or comfort by nurses, waitresses, police, military personnel, Experiments On Running Shoes etc. They Experiments On Running Shoes are commonly used for protection in industrial settings, construction, mining, and other workplaces. Protective features may include steel-tipped

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toes and Experiments On Running 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 Experiments On Running Shoes are still worn today, are found Experiments On Running Shoes as early as the 14th century. Patten: a European wooden overshoe used to keep a Experiments On Running Shoes 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 American Indian tribes. Maintenance Breaking-in: Some shoes are made of hard but deformable material. Experiments On Running Shoes After a Experiments On Running Shoes 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

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some extent) and appearance, Experiments On Running Shoes 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 can have their Experiments On Running Shoes soles replaced. Shoelace replacement. When unfit for use, shoes can Experiments On Running Shoes be treated as trash or municipal solid waste and disposed of. The exception can be with most athletic sneakers which can be Experiments On Running Shoes recycled and turned into other raw Experiments On Running Shoes materials. See Nike Experiments On Running Shoes Grind as an example. Someone

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who makes or repairs shoes in a shop is called a cobbler. Shoe etiquette In most parts Experiments On Running Shoes of the world (Asia,

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Eastern Europe, parts of the Middle East and Experiments On Running Shoes 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 States, especially the Midwest, it is expected that visitors remove 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. Experiments On Running Shoes For some Experiments On Running Shoes societies, including those in Asia, indoor Experiments On Running Shoes footwear Experiments On Running Shoes may Experiments On Running Shoes be provided for guests. In the Middle Experiments On Running Shoes East, Experiments On Running Shoes parts of Africa, Korea and Thailand, it is considered rude to Experiments On Running Shoes show the soles of the feet to others (even accidentally, such Experiments On Running Shoes as Experiments On Running Shoes by crossing Experiments On Running Shoes the Best Running Shoes For Heel Spur 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 it. Although feet touching heads is an extremely rare occurrence in any society, some Muay Thai Experiments On Running Shoes boxers insult each other by "kicking" Experiments On Running Shoes the opponent's head with their foot (most Muay Thai kicks are executed with the shin).

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