Footwear Footwear The adidas_1 is a sneaker (more accurately, running shoe) made by adidas, introduced in early 2005. Its notability derives from being the first general consumer sneaker to incorporate a computer. ...more on Wikipedia about "Adidas 1"
An aglet or aiglet is the little plastic or metal cladding on the end of shoelaces that keeps the twine from unraveling. The word comes from the latin word acus which means needle. In times past, aglets were usually made of metal though some were glass or stone. Many were highly ornamental, and made of precious metals such as silver. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of ribbons to fasten clothing together. Sometimes they would be formed into small figures. Shakespeare calls this type of figure an "aglet baby" in The Taming of the Shrew. Purely decorative metal ornaments called aigullette are sometimes features of modern military dress uniforms. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aglet"
The AGO system is the industrial process for manufacturing stitchless ( glued) shoes. ...more on Wikipedia about "AGO system"
Aircoasters are sneakers shod with four detachable roller skate wheels and can be used as ordinary shoes or as a roller skating device. It is a light weighted roller skates, and suitable for various forms of exercises. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aircoasters"
Bata Shoes is the world's largest shoe company. It is also the world's largest family-owned company. It is currently headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates in 68 countries. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bata Shoes"
The Blackspot Anticorporation is a project of AdBusters. The project is an experiment in "anti-capitalism". The main goal of the project is gain market share in markets dominated by corporations. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blackspot Anticorporation"
Bowyangs is an Australian slang term for overboots used for walking in the bush to keep out of dirt and grass. They used to be used by gold miners and fossickers. More commonly known as gaiters. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bowyangs"
The Brannock Device™ is a measuring instrument invented by Charles F. Brannock for computing a person's shoe size. The son of a shoe industry entrepreneur, Brannock spent two years developing a simple means of measuring the human foot. He eventually improved on the wooden RITZ Stick, the industry standard of the day, and patented his first prototype in 1926. Brannock later formed the Brannock Device Company to manufacturer and sell the product, and headed the company until 1992 when he died at age 89. Today the Brannock Device is an international standard of the footwear industry, and the Smithsonian Institution houses samples of some of the first Brannock Devices. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brannock Device"
Brogues are shoes that are made of heavy and untanned leather, heretofore worn in Scotland and Ireland. Brogue also refers to Oxford shoes that have fringe or wing tips. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brogues"
The Brothel Creeper is a type of shoe. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brothel Creeper"
Buskin is a sort of knee- or calf- length boot made of leather or cloth. It laces closed, but is open across the toes. Worn by hunters and soldiers in Ancient Greek, Etruscan and Roman societies. It is also the name of a torturing device used in the Middle Ages. See Boot (torture). ...more on Wikipedia about "Buskin"
CAD/CAM in the footwear industry is the use of computers and graphics software for designing and grading of shoe upper patterns and, for manufacturing of cutting dies, shoe lasts and sole moulds. CAD/ CAM software is a PC-based system, which is made up of program modules. Today, there are 2D and 3D versions of CAD/CAM systems in the shoe industry. ...more on Wikipedia about "CAD/CAM in the footwear industry"
Chaco sandals are a footwear brand designed for outdoor performance, such as hiking, climbing, and camping. The most popular Chacos are the Z/1 and Z/2, heavy-duty sandals with a series of continuous straps that hold the foot firmly in place. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chaco (sandal)"
A chappal is an item of Indian footwear, which resemble flip flops but have the added feature of a toe strap. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chappal"
Chuck Taylor All-Stars are canvas and rubber shoes produced by Converse Shoes(yet they also can be purchased in leather instead of canvas). They were first produced in 1917 as the "All-Star", Converse's attempt to capture the basketball shoe market. They were not particularly popular until basketball player Charles "Chuck" H. Taylor adopted them as his preferred shoe. He was so impressed with the design that he became the shoe's leading salesman. After proposing a few changes to the shoe, the shoe got its current name and Chuck Taylor's signature on its ankle patch. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chuck Taylor All-Stars"
A clog is a type of shoe or sandal made predominantly out of wood. Clogs were, and in some regions still are, widely worn by workers as protective clothing in factories, mines and farms. ...more on Wikipedia about "Clogs"
Dubbin is a wax product used to soften, condition and waterproof leather. It consists of natural wax, oil and tallow. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dubbin"
The Dunk was first introduced in 1985 by Nike Inc. The Dunk was the Terminator’s fraternal twin, with every color for every school and in any size - Dunk Hi or Dunk Low. Since then the Dunk has been transformed into a subcultural icon and even as an inspiration for fashion and art. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dunk (footwear)"
Espadrilles are casual sandals originating from France. They are often made of canvas or cotton fabric with a sole made of rope or rubber material molded to look like rope. The rope or faux rope sole is the defining characteristic of an espadrille; the uppers vary widely in style. In Quebec French, however, espadrille is the usual term for running shoes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Espadrilles"
In footwear and fashion, flip-flops are a kind of flat, backless sandal that consist of simple soles held on the foot by a V-shaped strap that passes between the toes and around either side of the foot, attached to the sole at three points. They appear to have been developed out of traditional Japanese woven or wooden soled sandals in New Zealand. ...more on Wikipedia about "Flip-flop"
Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet. It is worn for a variety of reasons, including protection against the environment, hygiene and adornment. Often times, socks and other hosiery are worn under footwear. Footwear is sometimes associated with fetishism, particularly in some recent fashions in shoes and boots (see shoe fetishism). Some people are very passionate about fashion footwear. ...more on Wikipedia about "Footwear"
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G-Unit Sneakers are an urban appeal shoes designed and marketed by the Reebok Shoe Company. It was a shoe granted to rapper 50 Cent after his group G-Unit released their debut album Beg For Mercy. The shoes are one of the most popular hip-hop brands and designed for fashion, sports and cal appeal. The shoes came under controversy, when conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly rallied a boycott against the shoe maker for endorsing their product with the rapper. 50 Cent still endorses the shoe and Reebok continues to distribute the product, although they are derided by some for their allegedly derivative styles, with some G-Unit shoes resembling the Air Force One and Air Jordan series. ...more on Wikipedia about "G-Unit Sneakers"
Galoshes, also known as gumshoes or rubbers, are a type of rubber boot that one slips over shoes to keep shoes from getting muddy or wet. The term originally referred to a wooden shoe or patten, or merely a wooden sole fastened to the foot by a strap or cord. In the middle ages, "galosh" was a general term for a boot or shoe, particularly one with a wooden sole. In modern usage, it is an outer shoe worn in inclimate weather to protect the inner one, and keep the feet dry. Galoshes are now almost universally made of rubber, and in the United States they are often known as "rubbers." In the bootmakers' trade, a "galosh" is the piece of leather, of a make stronger than, or different from that of the "uppers", which runs around the bottom part of a boot or shoe, just above the sole. ...more on Wikipedia about "Galosh"
Geta (下駄) are Japanese wooden footwear resembling clogs. They are a kind of sandal which is held on the foot using a fabric thong. ...more on Wikipedia about "Geta (footwear)"
Grading in the clothing and footwear industry is the scaling of a pattern to a different size by incrementing important points of the pattern using an algorithm. ...more on Wikipedia about "Grading" Good to know www.shortopedia.com.
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