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The History of Denver details the history of the City and County of Denver, Colorado, the United States from its founding in 1858 to modern-day. Ever since the gold rush, Denver has been Colorado’s gateway and major metropolis. With its location at the intersection of the plains and the mountains, its people and institutions have tied ...
Shoemaking is the process of making footwear. Originally, shoes were made one at a time by hand, often by groups of shoemakers, or cordwainers (sometimes misidentified as cobblers, who repair shoes rather than make them [citation needed]). In the 18th century, dozens or even hundreds [1] of masters, journeymen, and apprentices (both men and ...
Denver (/ ˈdɛnvər / DEN-vər) is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. [ 1 ] With a population of 715,522 as of the 2020 census, [ 23 ] a 19.22% increase since 2010, [ 11 ] it is the 19th-most populous city in the United States and the fifth most populous state capital.
A chopine is a type of women's platform shoe that was popular in the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. Chopines were originally used as a patten, clog, or overshoe to protect shoes and dresses from mud and street soil. In Venice both courtesans and patrician women frequently wore chopines c.1400 to 1700. Besides practical uses, the height of the ...
Nike, Inc.[ note 1 ] (stylized as NIKE) is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, United States. [ 6 ] It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022. [ 7 ][ 8 ]
Dr. Martens also known as Doc Martens, Docs, or DMs, [2] is a footwear and clothing brand, headquartered in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. Although famous for its footwear, the company also makes a range of accessories including clothing and bags. The footwear is distinguished by its air-cushioned sole, upper shape, welted construction, and ...
A plain Derby shoe. A derby(UK: /ˈdɑːrbi/ ⓘDAR-bee, US: /ˈdɜːrbi/DUR-bee; also called gibson[1]) is a style of boot or shoecharacterized by quarters, with shoelaceeyelets, that are sewn on top of the vamp.[2] This construction method, also known as "open lacing", contrasts with that of the Oxford shoe. [citation needed]
Adidas AG (German pronunciation: [ˈʔadiˌdas] ⓘ; stylized in all lowercase since 1949) [ 4 ] is a German athletic apparel and footwear corporation headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, Germany. It is the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe, and the second largest in the world, after Nike. [ 5 ][ 6 ] It is the holding company for ...