Learn more about shoes – Types, History, Facts and Tips to Buy

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2. Evolution Of Shoes • Shoes were invented around in the Middle Paleolithic period approximately 40,000 years ago. • Earlier women’s and men’s shoes were very similar • In the early 1800’s, women’s and men’s shoes finally began to differ in style, color, heel, and toe shape • Up until 1850 shoes were made straight with no differentiation from left and right shoes • In the 20th century footwear changed drastically  • These days there are shoes for every occasion, mood, and preference

3. Facts of shoes • The men were the first to were heels. • Sneakers got their name because their rubber soles do not make noise. • Platform shoes used to be worn by Greek actors to signify status. • Your salary might determine the type of shoes you wear to work. • The most expensive shoes ever sold for $660,000. • The first pair of right- and left-footed shoes was made in Philadelphia. • The first lady’s boot was created for Queen Victoria in 1840.

4. Importance of shoes Shoes plays a very important role in everyone’s life. A very famous quote says that “ Good Shoes Takes You Good Places” it means a footwear shows a symbolic feature of a character and it lures the physical appearance of a person. So, when we select a particular footwear to wear, we must keep in mind that it fit your foot comfortably and it have enough depth to fit your toes.

5. Types of footwear Running Shoes Cricket Shoes It is comfortable while running. It absorb the impact on your feet and protect you from any injury. It is light weighted , high stability and amount of cushioning help to boost the shoes. Tennis shoes Hiking Shoes It is made up of light canvas or soft soled leather support in fast movement to increase their agility and endurance. These shoes protect the ankles and foot during hiking, Durable and supportive midsole are suitable for a on-or off- trail.

6. Basketball Shoes Flip-Flop and Slippers It is eye-catching and snazzy shoes with a supper cushioning , firm support or flexibility. It gives you most comfortable all day due to its modern material such as plastic, rubber. Football shoes Sandals and Floaters This style of boot is best suited when used on firm or wet ground. Because of their studs on the outside that add grip . It is light weight shoe with upper openwork or straps attaching the sole to the foot.

7. Formal Shoes Casual shoes These shoes are made up of suede or leather that look fine in formal occasion. These shoes comes without shoelaces , often with tassels, buckles. They are made up of non-leather outsole and sturdy leather upper.

8. Tips for buying Shoes • Wait until the afternoon to shop for shoes • Get measured every time you buy new shoes • Walk around in the shoes to determine how they feel • Sizes vary from one manufacturer to another, trust your own comfort level • Examine the soles, are they sturdy enough to provide protection from sharp objects?

9. About Footlounge Footlounge is a prime sports footwear online retailer, offers sports specific performance products manufactured by leading athletic brands like Adidas, Reebok, Puma and Nike. Get in and find online deals and discounts!www.footlounge.in Prices starting from Rs. 454/-