Boots Boots Australian work boots (or generically elastic-sided boots) are a unique style of work shoe, typically constructed with a leather upper bound together with elastic sides and pull tabs on the front and back of the boot. The shoe lacks a tongue, and laces, and sometimes contains a steel toe cap for occupational health and safety reasons. When the shoe contains a steel cap they are often known as " safety boots" or " steel toe boots". The boots generally lack an inner lining. The sole is generally polyurethane and the leather uppers are treated to be resistant to hot water, fats and mild alkaline and acid solutions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Australian work boots"
Ballet boots are boots with very high heels, and with toes like those of the shoes worn by ballerinas. Anyone wearing them is forced to stand almost en pointe, like a ballerina. The boots may rise to any height on the leg, but often stop at about the ankle or the knee. They are usually laced up the front so that they may be made as tight as possible; the knee-high versions may also have zips (zippers) to allow them to be donned and removed more easily. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ballet boots"
A boot is a type of footwear which covers at least the foot and usually the ankle, and sometimes extends up to the knee or even the hip. They come in every imaginable variation of height, color, material and style. Most have a heel which is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece. Originally boots were made for working wear. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boot"
Boot Fetishism, is very closely related to shoe fetishism. Many of the same sexual appeals regarded high-heeled shoes apply to boots. In most cases the fetish of the boot is accompanied by a fetish for the material which it is made from. Examples could be leather or latex. High-heeled boots help to elongate the calf, creating a longer-legged appearance which is generally considered to be more sexually attractive. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boot fetish"
Cold weather boots are specialized combat boots designed to protect the wearers feet from ...more on Wikipedia about "Cold weather boot"
Combat boots are military boots designed to be worn by soldiers during actual combat or combat training as opposed to during parades and other ceremonial duties. Soldiers have worn boots in battle for much of recorded history; early specialised boots included the hobnail boots of the Roman legions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Combat boot"
Cowboy boots are boots worn by cowboys. They have a high heel, rounded to pointed toe, high shaft, and no lacing. Cowboy boots are normally made from leather but sometimes they're made from "exotic" skins such as alligator, snake, ostrich, elephant, sting ray, elk, buffalo, etc. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cowboy boot"
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Engineer Boots are a type of Motorcycle boot, footwear usually worn by motorcycle riders, commonly called bikers. The boots are most often made of heavy weight black leather and range in height from short (10") to extra high (38"). The most typical height is in the 10" to 18" range. ...more on Wikipedia about "Engineer boots"
Go-Go boots were originally created in the 1960s with the intention that they should be worn while dancing. The term is said to have been originated by André Courrèges, who made a white, low-heeled boot, rising a bit above the ankles. The term is often used to define all types of fashion boots for women, usually knee high boots worn with a miniskirt or dress. ...more on Wikipedia about "Go-Go boots"
Hiking boots are boots designed specifically for the purpose of aiding in the sport of hiking. They are designed to be comfortable for miles of walking over uneven ground yet give high performance against water, mud, rocks, and other wilderness maladies. Hiking boots must support the ankle to avoid twisting it but cannot restrict the ankle's movement much. They also must be fairly stiff to support the foot. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hiking boot"
Hip boots, or waders as they are affectionately called, are a type of boot typically worn by river fishermen. Hip boots are typically made out of rubber, and completely cover the legs, all the way up to the waist. Hip boots are designed to protect the fisherman from water, and allow wading out into deeper waters in hopes of getting a bigger catch. Hip boots are also worn by many environmentalists and environmental scientists who do tests in swamps or lakes to determine the quality of water. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hip boot"
Jump boots (also known as paratrooper boots) are a type of combat boot typically associated with soldiers (called paratroopers) assigned to parachute units. Jump boots are fully laced from the instep to the top and give more support to the ankle whereas ordinary combat boots during World War II were laced just above the ankle and had to be worn with leggings or puttees to prevent mud and dirt from entering the shoe. Although in modern times, nearly all combat boots are fully laced, modern jump boots are mainly worn as dress and parade boots. They are generally made of smooth leather with toe-caps and heel counters that accept a high polish or "spit-shine". They often have side zips for easy removal. Although not prohibited by regulation, jump boots should not be worn by soldiers who do not possess an Airborne qualification. ...more on Wikipedia about "Jump boot"
Kinky boots are boots which are intended for, or by some people are connected to, boot fetish, a kind of shoe fetishism and thus a form of fetish clothing. The term is ambiguous, since what can be considered kinky by some can be seen as elegant and trendy by others. Usually, the term is however probably most connected to the type of thigh-high boots used e.g. by Julia Roberts in the movie Pretty Woman and by Madonna in her "Re-Invention" World Tour in 2004. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kinky boots"
Knee-high boots, muckers, or fishing boots are boots that rise to the knee, or slightly thereunder. They are generally tighter around the leg shaft and ankle than at the top. Mostly made of a synthetic rubber (PVC, Neoprene®, etc.), they are used by fishermen, dairy workers, stable hands, duck hunters, clammers, etc. to protect the feet from water, mud, manure, etc. and to provide traction on slippery surfaces. Most slip on, but there are varieties with buckles and those that lace up. ...more on Wikipedia about "Knee high boots" Evergreen www.shortopedia.com!!!
Motorcycle boots are a variety of boot most often associated with motorcyle riders, commonly referred to as bikers. Motorcycle boots have an outside appearance that idealize the typical boot style, but tend to have a shorter heel, in order to allow the rider to keep control while on the bike. Motorcyle boots are generally made from a heavy leather, to protect the motorcycle rider's feet and legs in case of an accident while riding. ...more on Wikipedia about "Motorcycle boot"
Riding boots are boots made to be used for horseback riding. Modern riding boots are usually knee-high and made of leather, much like the fashion Go-Go boots of later years. The modern riding boot is however usually low- heeled, even though historically the high heel is supposed to have been invented for riding boots to prevent the boot from slipping out of the stirrup; thus e.g. the cowboy boot has a higher heel than the modern riding boot. ...more on Wikipedia about "Riding boot"
Rigger boots are a particular type of safety boot. The name " rigger" comes from the fact that they were first originally used by the tradesmen of the same name, but are nowadays worn by most types of manual worker as a general purpose workboot. They are particularly popular in the United Kingdom. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rigger boot"
Ski boots are specialized footwear that are used in skiing to provide protection and warmth for the foot in snowy and icy conditions, along with a way to attach the skier to skis using ski bindings so that skiers ski over snow. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ski boot"
Steel-toe boots (or sometimes safety boots) are durable boots made of leather or rubber that have a steel reinforcement in the toe to protect the foot against falling objects. They also often have steel inserts in their soles to prevent puncture from below. ...more on Wikipedia about "Steel-toe boots"
Tanker boots are military boots closely associated with soldiers who serve on tanks and tracked vehicles in general. It is said the idea was borrowed from the French crewmen encountered during World War I when then-Captain George S. Patton, Jr. established the United States Tank Corps. Whereas regular combat boots are laced through metal eyelets in the leather upper, the tanker boots are fastened with leather straps which wrap around the upper and buckle near the top. This benefits the wearer in several ways: ...more on Wikipedia about "Tanker boot"
Thigh-length boots are boots raising along the legs up to and above the knees. They are often considered to be kinky boots, used as fetish clothing in boot fetish and shoe fetishism. ...more on Wikipedia about "Thigh-length boots"
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Ugg boots, or simply uggs, is a generic term for a type of sheepskin boot which has been made in Australia and New Zealand for nearly 200 years. They were originally called ug boots or ugh boots, from the Aussie slang ug meaning "ugly" History of the Ugg boot ; however, the American importer Koolaburra introduced the idea that the name comes from the way it "hugs" the foot and leg. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ugg boots"
Valenki (rus. валенки - plural, валенок (valenok) - singular) are the traditional Russian winter footwear. Valenki literally means, "made of felt". Valenki are made of wool felt. Although they are not water-resistant, they are very light, warm and are optimized for a snowy environment. As such, valenki are the footwear of choice for many Russians. Unfortunately, valenki lose some of their appeal in the cities where it's not uncommon to find puddles and dirt in the midst of winter. Therefore, city models are often worn with galoshes - a type of overshoe to protect the felt. ...more on Wikipedia about "Valenki"
Wedge boots or wedgies are boots with a sole in the form of a wedge so that one piece of material, normally rubber, serves as both the sole and the heel. Wedge boots are more common for women and often have a sole that is much thicker at the back than the front, making it a high-heel shoe or boot. Men's wedge boots, not normally called "wedgies", usually have a low heel. ...more on Wikipedia about "Wedge boots"
The Wellington boot, also known as a welly, a wellie, or a gumboot, is a type of boot based upon Hessian boots worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington and fashionable among the British aristocracy in the early 19th century. ...more on Wikipedia about "Wellington boot" The view on shortopedia.
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