Shoes provide protection to the feet.
Shoe is a term that comes from zabata , a word from the Turkish language. A shoe is a piece of footwear that protects the foot, providing comfort to the person when carrying out different actions (walking, running, jumping, etc.).
The shoes have a sole and a structure made of leather , rubber or other material that reaches to the ankle. The individual must insert his or her foot into the shoe in such a way that the sole of the foot is located just above the sole. Shoes generally have laces that allow a precise fit to the feet.
Origins of the shoe
Over the years, shoes have changed a lot in appearance and purpose. In its origins, a shoe was a type of leather bag that protected the feet so that the person would not get hurt when walking on certain terrain . It also provided shelter , unlike sandals .
In this sense, we have to state that the first shoe known as such dates back to the year 1,600 BC. C. It was used in Babylon and was a type of leather moccasin that was fastened with laces.
Other interesting facts regarding the shoe are the following:
– The Romans were the first settlers on Earth who shaped what were shoemaking guilds.
– It is considered that the origin of the heel could be in an ancient shoe that was created in the desert with that element in order to be able to go over the sand even if the shoe sank a little.
-A curious fact is that in 17th century Europe , the upper classes wore heels so high that it was impossible for women to put their shoes on themselves.
-Until the 19th century there was no difference between left and right shoe. It was from that moment on that they began to be made with different lasts, which surely everyone appreciated.
– Among the most comfortable types of shoes that exist are, without a doubt, sports shoes. Specifically, they were created in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century , exactly in 1916 .
Many women's shoes include heels.
Footwear in today's society
Today shoes fulfill these basic functions (protection and shelter), but they also reflect social status . Individuals who occupy a position of power and wish to express it wear very expensive shoes, the quality of which is evident at first glance. Shoes, on the other hand, are used in formal contexts, accompanied by certain pontoons, shirts and jackets.
While men 's shoes cover almost the entire instep, women's shoes usually leave more of the instep exposed. Another important difference is that women's shoes often include heels (also called heels ) in the heel area, making the woman appear taller.
How to choose a shoe
When choosing a suitable shoe, you must always take into account several recommendations:
-That it is appropriate for the use that is going to be given to it and the place where it is going to be used.
-That it adapts to the foot.
-Make it soft and breathable.