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Mule is a style of shoe that has no back or constraint around the foot's heel. The English word mule —originally written moyle —comes from French , which was using it specifically for women's slippers with an open heel since at leastnic celebrities' shoes.
Websters second cites "mule" as "a kind of slipper without quarter" (what a wonderful way of putting it) from Latin mulleus 'shoe of red leather' via French. The OED wonders if "mule" may mean prostitute (from earlier spelling moyle) - perhaps there is a transference of meaning here?
The theme of abandoned footwear and their untold story is explored in detail in Julie Ann Shapiro's novel, Jen-Zen and the One Shoe Diaries. [9] The titular character describes the phenomenon, “The forgotten shoes are everywhere: littering the side of the highway, floating in the tide, going upstream with the salmon, or occupying a field like ...
The shoe was designed for road running, and several reviewers have positive things to say about the shoe’s running performance. What a reviewer says: “I love the construction of these shoes ...
Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson ran onto the field wearing patriotic cleats that were meant to show respect, but instead sparked controversy courtesy of the NFL.. The league called ...
'Breaking in' your shoes in reality doesn't mean letting your shoes get used to the shape of your foot -- in fact it's quite the opposite: Your feet are going to be the ones working to adjust size ...
Unlike slippers and mules, which are closed at the front, slide shoes are never closed at the front, they leave the toes visible and in the open air. They can be made with any type of material, from leather to fabric, from natural fibers to synthetic materials. They are mainly used at the beach or at the swimming pool.
Heelys (formerly known as Heeling Sports Limited) is an American brand of roller shoe (marketed by Heelys, Inc.) that have one or more removable wheels embedded in each sole, similar to inline skates, allowing the wearer to walk, run, or, by shifting their weight to their heels, roll.