Extremely high-heeled shoes, such as those higher than 5", are normally worn only for aesthetic reasons and are not considered practical. Decoration varied widely. Each manufacturer has developed its own proprietary lasts for producing boots, which are considered trade secrets and are highly guarded. Modern cowboy boots are available in all colors of the rainbow and a pair has been made from just about every animal whose skin can be made into leather. Plain-toes - have a sleek appearance and no extra decorations on the vamp. The majority of dress shoes can be worn by either gender. Wing-tips - The toe of the shoe is covered with a perforated panel, the wing-tip, which extends down either side of the shoe. insoles are often added for comfort or health reasons (to control the shape, moisture, or smell.

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Gaiters make new shoe a must for off-road Alaska runners

Anchorage Daily News - This gaiter does the job better, and it doesn't come off. Work your foot into these shoes, tug the laces tight, secure them with Salomon's patented Quicklace (why don't all running shoes now use this device?) snug the gaiter around your ankle, secure ... Read more...

Getting Bare In the Square For Art's Sake

Washington Post - As the sun began to rise above Mexico's National Palace, they calmly wriggled out of bluejeans, slipped off tank tops, kicked away shoes. A trio of college buddies sloughed off bathrobes and flip-flops. But the crowd was mostly silent, except for the ... Read more...

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Shoes Off! (1998)
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Berkeley Parents Network: Taking Shoes off in the House
. Advice > Parenting, Families, & the Community > Taking Shoes off in the House husband and daughter and I take our shoes off when we come in the house

The Seattle Times: Living: Shoes off! Hey, even Manolos track in dirt
forgot something in the house, she would take her shoes off to go back inside.seattletimes.com: Northwest news and information from the Seattle Times.

Take off your Shoes!
Sermon White031404 the practice of taking one's shoes off when entering a sacred space is an ancient pattern. "Moses, take off your shoes for the place