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2. High-heeled shoe - Wikipedia

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   A pair of high-heeled shoes. High-heeled shoes, also known as high heels, are a type of shoe with an upward-angled sole. The heel in such shoes is raised above the ball of the foot. High heels cause the legs to appear longer, make the wearer appear taller, and accentuate the calf muscle. [1]

3. Jan Ernst Matzeliger - Wikipedia

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   Jan Ernst Matzeliger (September 15, 1852 – August 24, 1889) was a Surinamese-American inventor whose automated lasting machine brought significant change to the manufacturing of shoes. The United Shoe Machinery Corporation company was founded to make his shoe making devices.

4. Shoe heel - Wikipedia

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   A heel is the projection at the back of a shoe which rests below the heel bone. The shoe heel is used to improve the balance of the shoe, increase the height of the wearer, alter posture or other decorative purposes. The heel and the sole come in contact with the ground. The geometry and material of the heel is an important factor in avoiding ...

5. Wedge (footwear) - Wikipedia

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   In the high fashion world, Ferragamo invented the cork wedge shoe in the 1940s due to the economic sanctions against Italy. Ferragamo could no longer afford to purchase steel for traditional heels. He experimented with pieces of Sardinian cork. It was glued and trimmed until the entire space between the sole and heel was solid.

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   Get lifestyle news, with the latest style articles, fashion news, recipes, home features, videos and much more for your daily life from AOL.

7. Our Menswear Editors Tested the Best Men's Casual Slip-on Shoes

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   Our style editors appreciated that the front of the shoe honors that old fashioned moccasin look, made popular by camp mocs, boat shoes, and loafers. It looks great with shorts, jeans, chinos, and ...