Over the last 20 Century the trend of manufacturing shoes has changed to a greater extent, for the place of leather and materials, which were used thousands of years ago, have been taken by the advanced rubber, plastics, synthetic cloth, and industrial adhesives.
Modern technique and materials are no more as reliable as they should be because the artisans, instead of using rare leather use non lasting materials.
Leather, which had been the primary material in earlier styles, has been restricted to the standardized expensive fancy shoes and dresses. Leather products are becoming are status symbol of Celebrities and influential people.
As far as the athletic shoes are concerned they are manufactured with little quantity of leather. Not only the designing but the materials as well have started being used of lower quality.
We are throwing the light on different parts of body playing their unique role in creating the shape of shoes.
Sole: The bottom or the base of a shoe is called the sole.
Insole: The insole is the interior bottom of a shoe over which the wearer keeps his foot. Upon the insoles new insoles can be inserted. Being replaceable and insert able insoles play crucial in providing the foot comfort and grip.
Extra insoles are often added not only to offer comfort for the user but to protect shoes as well from losing its shape, moisture and prevent obnoxious smell of foot perspiration.
Outsole: The outsole is the layer which happens to be in direct contact with the ground. Sole of shoes happen to be multi layered.
Different layers happen to be made of different materials in order to provide the durability and hardness with required flexibility.
Generally the sole of shoes happen to made of rubber or hard synthetic fiber which enhances the pace of movement by providing the wearer a push, in tis way enhancing the speed of movement.
Specialized shoes happen to have desired modifications on their designs. For example the shoes of athletic cleats happen to have spikes embedded on their out-sole to provide the grip on the ground and dancing shoes much softer or harder soles.
Midsole: The layer in between the out-sole and the in-sole is called midsole executing the shock absorption. Some types of shoes, like running shoes, have another material for shock absorption. Different companies use different materials considering different use of the shoes.
Heel: Womens fashion sandals and shoes happen to be high heeled, while the general boots of men bear normal heel not exceeding 2 to 3 inches.
Its function is to support the heel of the foot. They are often made of the same material as the sole of the shoe. Heels are modified depending upon the need either of looking taller or doing the fashion arises.
Straps: Any shoes upper part helps the foot hold the ground with proper grip. Sandals happen to have straps to keep the foot affixed and let the walker move without any complication.
Author Resource:-
Ekta is a blogger who likes to write on shoes, purses, sunglasses and other fashion accessories. You can read about coach shoes at her blog http://www.pursesblog.com.
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