HISTORY
Shoes of 8000 BC to 7000BC were found in
The bottom of a shoe
Insole
The interior bottom of a shoe, which sits directly beneath the foot.
The layer in direct contact with the ground is called out sole.
The layer in between the outsole and the insole that is typically there for shock absorption.
The bottom rear part of a shoe is the heel.
Any shoe has an upper part that helps hold the shoe onto the foot.
Shoes accessories
- Shoehorn: This can be used to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to slide upon.
-Shoe tree: This is placed inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, to help maintain the shoe's shape.
-Shoe polishing equipment:
-Shoe polish: It is a waxy material spread on shoes to improve appearance, glossiness, and provide protection.
-Shoe brush and polishing cloth: These are used to apply polish to shoes.
-Overshoes or galoshes: This is a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow protection.
-Shoe insert(Orthopedic): This is to 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: It is a bag that protects shoes against damage when they are not in use.
-Shoe stretcher: This is 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 the area of ground covered by the shoe.
-Shoelaces: a system used to secure shoes.
Shoes types
Dress and casual shoes
Smooth and supple leather uppers, leather soles, and narrow sleek figure are called Dress shoes. Sturdy leather uppers, non-leather outsoles, and wide profile are called Casual shoes.
Some designs of dress shoes can be worn men and women. Normally 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 often made without apertures or openings, but may also be made with openings or even itself consist of a series of straps, for example, an open toe featured in women's shoes. Shoes with uppers made high to cover the ankles are also available. 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. Generally, a high-topped shoe is secured by laces or zippers, although some styles have elastic inserts to ease slipping the shoe on.
Men's shoes
Men's shoes can be categorized as Balmoral, Blüchers, Monk-straps etc.
-Balmorals: The vamp has a V-shaped slit to which the laces are attached; also known as "closed lacing". In
-Blüchers: The laces are tied to two pieces of leather independently attached to the vamp, also known as "open lacing". In
-Monk-straps: A buckle and strap 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: They have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp.
-Cap-toes: It has an extra layer of leather that "caps" the toe. This is possibly the most popular decoration.
-Brogues (
Women's shoes
There is a large variety of shoes available for women, in addition to most of the men's styles being more accepted as unisex. Some broad categories are:
-Pumps, known in the
-High heels may be shoes with heels 2 inches (5 cm) or higher. They are often seen as having more sex appeal than low 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 that looks like an athletic shoe, but is equipped with a heel, making it a kind of novelty dress shoe.
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