SHOES FORMS AND FUNCTIONS

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SHOE \ˈshü\ n.

an outer covering for the human foot typically having a thick or stiff sole with an attached heel and an upper part of lighter material (as leather).

Type of shoes according to form

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BOOTS

ORIGIN

-5,000-year history

-First leather coverings were stuffed with straw for protection against the rough climate of the Bronze Age

-Laced-up leather boots were first innovated by ancient Mesopotamians starting in 3,000 BC; boots were calf-high made from goat leather.

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BOOTs VARIATION

Thigh-high boots

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ORIGIN

-Predominant style of the 16th and 17th century -Fastened with laces FUNCTION

-Protected the knees and lower legs of soldiers and horseback riders

Knee-high boots

ORIGIN Existed in the fashion world since the 1950s

FUNCTION Originally used by fishermen, dairy workers to provide traction on slippery surface

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WELLINGTON

ORIGIN Named after the Duke of Wellington who defeated Napoleon Bonaparte

FUNCTION Has form-fitting design, waterproof nature and thick soles

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Cowboy boots

Have higher heels about ½-2 inches

Rise to the mid-calf

FUNCTION

Usually designed for men, worn by cowboys

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Short ankle

Became popular in the early 20th century

Usually elasticized or fastened with zipper

Rise only up to the ankle

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Ugg boots

ORIGIN

• Also spelled as Ug or Ugh in Australian dictionary

• Ugg is an age old generic term for Australian sheepskin boot

FUNCTION

• Snug, cozy and form-fitting feel yet rugged enough for outdoor wear

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Timberland

Origin

Produced by Timberland company owned by Nathan Swartz and was introduced to the market in 1973 when the need for waterproof boots aroused.

FUNCTION

Originally made for hiking but made a transition to foortwear choice of hip-hop pioneers

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Gladiator

boots/sandals

Origin

Originated from the footwear of gladiators who fought their battles in coliseums during ancient Rome. FUNCTION

Worn because they were comfortable, flexible, durable and provide great support over a traditional sandal

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Wedge booties

A variation of boots but the origin can be traced with Wedge shoes.

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Dr.Marten’s

Origin

First introduced in the fashion scene in Britain in the 1960s, developed by Doctor Marten.

Function

Footwear of choice for everyone

The boot has a cult status and is universally worn.

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Chelsea

Origin

• Queen Victoria is the first owner of Chelsea boots

• J.Sparkes-Hall, bootmaker to Queen Victoria in 1873, is credited for inventing the first Chelsea boots

• Also known as dealer boots

• Long been staple part of a man’s wardrobe

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FLAT SHOES

Monk Shoes

ORIGIN

• A style of shoe with no lacing and closed by a buckle

• Similar to Derby shoes

• The monk refers the style of shoe once worn by Alpine monks in the 15th century.

FUNCTION

• Easier to wear than laced-up shoes

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Loafer

Origin

• Moccasin style slippers produced by Norweigians in 1930s

• Exported to Europe in the same decade

• Became popularly known as Penny Loafer when a company owned by G.H. Bass redesigned the loafer by adding leather strip in front

• It’s called “Penny” because children back then used to put their penny in their loafers fro emergency phone call at home using payphones.

FUNCTION

• Made a unique transition from farm to office

• Staple in the society of many cultures particularly in business

Converse

ORIGIN

• back in 1908 when Marquis M. Converse built the Converse Rubber Company in Malden, Massachusetts

• became popular when it introduced the canvass All Star basketball shoe in 1917 through the endorsement of Basketball legend Charles “Chuck” H. Taylor

FUNCTION

• Designed for comfortable and flexible athletic or outdoor activity

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OXFORD

ORIGIN

• Originated in Scotland and Ireland

• Introduced back in the 1800s

FUNCTION

• The unique designs of leather and print make them wearable for any season

• Can come in flat and heeled http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nsQeINHSbTA/TTBaAzqiVCI/AAAAAAAAAD4/QTwLxNUTZgM/s1600/steve-madden-womens-tuxxedo-oxford-shoes-profile.png

Ballerina Flats/

Ballet Flats

Origin

Originated from ballet which women first began to dance at France’s Royal Academy of Dance in 1681.

FUNCTION

• Lightweight shoe with barely-there heel perfect for walking in cobblestone cities like Paris back in the 60s

• Perfect for elegant and chic outfit for a casual day

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Moccasin

ORIGIN

• Origin dates back 15,000 years

• the term originates from the Algonquian language and means foot covering

• North American Indians

FUNCTIONS

• Comfortable covering and protection

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Dock-side

ORIGIN

• Invented in 1970 by Sebago Shoes Company

• Became the icon of Marine Footwear

FUNCTION

• Non-Marking Nautical Function sole for marine footwear

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JELLY

ORIGIN

Introduced at the 1980 World’s Fair in Knoxville by Grendha Shoes

FUNCTION

Easy and comfortable to wear especially during rainy season

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Mary jane

Origin

• An American Term for closed, low-cut shoe with one or more strap across the instep.

• Traditionally worn with socks, short trousers and a shirt

• The name comes from the shoes worn by Mary Jane, a character from the Buster Brown comic strip (drawn by R F Outcault) which first appeared in the New York Herald in 1902.

Function

• The strap across the instep allows the wearer to run without worrying that they would fall off

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Flip flop

Origin

• a simple, rubber-soled sandal, with strapping that fits between the big and second toes.

• term flip-flop has been used in American and British English since circa 1972 to describe the thong sandal

Heeled Shoes

Clogs

Origin

• Wooden soled shoes traditionally worn by peasants and more recently associated with Scandinavia

Function

• Easy to wear

• Provide support for feet, hip and lower back

• Versatile and durable for active lifestyle

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Mules

Origin

• Started as heel less, quarterless slippers worn in Elizabethan times

• Became associated with the boudoir and are the ancestors of bedroom slippers

Function

• Slip-on style is convenient

• Can be worn with any style from casual to formal

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Wedge

Origin

Salvatore Ferragamo created the first commercial wedges from cork and wood since leather and rubber were scarce

Function

originally to protect the shoe and dress from mud

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Slingbacks

Origin

arose from the exposure of ankles

Function

• easy to wear

• does not come off easily because of straps

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CHUNKY Heels

Origin

the need for heels that gived more better support of weight

Function

for better support of weight

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LITA

Origin

created by Jeffrey Campbell to give a new look to booties

Function

• to add more height

• the new face of boots

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Cone Heel

Origin

a variation of the heels that originated in the 19th century

Function

better support on the weight of the wearer http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2618/3882727742_af4171e73e.jpg

D’orsay (dorsay)

Origin

• originated as a men’s style for shoes that got adopted for women

• by Count D’orsay

Function

• fits more snuggly and reveals the sides of the feet

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ANKLE STRAP

Origin

made for 1950’s pinup beauties

Function

holds on feet snuggly

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T-strap

Origin

began in the 20’s as women show off more of their legs and feet

Function

• made to attract attention on the foot

• fastens the shoes to the feet http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8v9pPMkQLvU/TpQtYBi3quI/AAAAAAAAJFc/p7_3lytjcBk/s1600/tsd_giuseppe+zanotti_platform+t-strap.jpg

Open-Toe

Origin

dating back centuries ago, in forms of sandals

Function

• good for dry areas

• more comfort http://highheelsecrets.com/images/GZ/Giuseppe%20Zanotti%20Open%20Toe%20Pump%20Blue.jpg

Stiletto

Origin

invented by Roger Vivier to accompany Dior’s designs

Function

forces women to stand on the tips of their toes, and clench on their calves http://thebestshoes.ikeyfashion.com/images/Valentino/valentino-

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Kitten heel

Origin

• sometimes called short stilettos

• popularized by Audrey Hepburn

Function

versatile, closed shoes that adds height

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Platform

Origin

• 1600s, originated from Chopines

• also known as disco boots, triangle heels

Function

• to draw attention to feet

• to add height

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Peep toe

Origin

• popular beginning in the 1940s but disappeared by the 1960s.

• to combine open and closed toe shoes

Function

• to combine open and closed toe shoes

• worn in mild and warm weather

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Pumps

Origin

worn in Royal courts in the 1870s

Function

• for work wear

• versatile http://www.westblvd.com/dwds/images/Blash01-Red-Suede-Womens-Fashion.jpg

Scarpin

Origin

• The name originated from the Italian word Scarpino, which is the diminutive of shoe.

• introduced by Christian Dior

Function

versatile for any style

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