Shoes, a reality or fantasy?
Are All Those Women's Shoes Necessary?
Women often regard shoes the same way men regard watches and treat them as pieces of jewelry more than something practical and usable. Most people buy shoes on an as needed basis. Of course, there are a wide variety of shoes for different occasions and purposes such as running shoes or dressier shoes, etc.
Origins of Shoes
The original purpose of the shoe to preserve the human condition. Rather is be from the harsh elements or rugged landscape , shoes enabled man to travel increased his odds of survival. The first shoes were animals husks or basic sleeves of woven materials. Later on, shoes became much more elaborate as man learned how to better fabricate them as they honed their craft.
Most men needed shoes for hunting and gathering as it made their duties more bearable. . But women started making shoes fancier over time, adding designs and feminine elements. Because of this women's shoes have become the elegant pieces you see in the modern era. Something extravagant and trendy that they cannot get enough of.
Anatomy of a Woman's Shoe
Shoes are made from different parts and in different ways. Each component, down to the materials to the glue will determine the longevity of the individual shoe in question. They are either made by hand, machine or both. Cheap or expensive. Nice or junky or anywhere in between.
Sole - is bottom part where all the padding comes into play to give the wearer optimal support. Shoes with good padding are crafted with quite a bit of layers for added support. Running shoes often have the best support and most padding, even times being made of space ages materials.
Insole - refers to the interior of a shoe. The foot sits right on it and can often be easily replaced when it is worn out. This is a nice conveince as you can just purchase a replacement insole rather than having to spend money on an entirely new set of shoes.
Upper cover - refers to the top of the shoe. It also goes by the name of vamp in many womens shoes. Many women's shoes, such as these just have straps rather than a full upper cover. They are cooler this way but do not offer protection of the foot from the elements and are not as popular during the wet winter months.
Heel - An integral part of any shoes, this part is different from the rest of the shoes and was usually added on in the end and, like the insole, can be replaced in some cases. Heels are fashionable and increase the height of the woman who wears it, which is important for women as they are usually shorter than most males. Some women have a difficult time walking in heels as they can be a challenge due to their narrow profile.
Women seem to have a shoe for every occasion. It's not uncommon for women to have a different shoe for each day of the week and then some. Men have casual, dress and athletic shoes, women have all and a shoe for every day of the week.