Guide Note

Shoes are footwear for men, women, and children, that come in a variety of styles and textures including leather, faux leather, and canvas. Shoes are made up of different parts from the sole, to the insole, outer sole, midsole, and heel. These parts help to tell the type of shoe you are looking for and the type of support the shoe can provide.

Fast Facts

1. Shoes are coverings for the feet
2. Available for men, women, and children
3. Earliest shoes date back to 8000 BC
4. In some countries it is customary to remove your shoes before entering a house
5. One who repairs shoes is a cobbler

Shoe Sizing

Shoe sizing is based on the length of the foot from the big toe to the heel. For the U.S., sizes begin at one and it is estimated that a women's shoe size is about 1 1/2 times smaller than a man's. For instance, if a woman wears a size 8, then if she were to wear a man's shoe she would need a 6.5 or 7. In the U.S. the most common shoe size for men is 10.5 and for women it's 8.5.

Types of Shoes

• For Men:
  • Wing Tips
  • Oxfords
  • Boots
  • Balmorals
  • Bluchers
  • Loafers
  • Sneakers
  • Sandals
  • Clogs
  • Moccasins
  • Boat Shoes
  • Slippers

• For Women:
  • High Heels
  • Pumps
  • Ballet Flats
  • Loafers
  • Boots
  • Sneakers
  • Sandals
  • Clogs
  • Moccasins
  • Boat Shoes
  • Slippers

• Speciality:
  • Orthopedic Shoes
  • Ballet Shoes
  • Jazz Shoes
  • Character Shoes