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  2. Toe box - Wikipedia

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    Shoes with a variety of toe boxes. The toe box is the section of footwear that surrounds the toes on closed-toe shoes. [1] Toe boxes that are too tight can cause injuries and foot deformities, whereas wider toe boxes may be used to treat or prevent common foot conditions such as broken toes, [2] [3] bunions, [4] [5] and Morton's neuroma. [6]

  3. Wellington boot - Wikipedia

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    By the end of the war in 1945, the Wellington had become popular among men, women and children for wet weather wear. The boot had developed to become far roomier with a thick sole and rounded toe. Also, with the rationing of that time, labourers began to use them for daily work.

  4. Oxford shoe - Wikipedia

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    Oxford shoes are also known for their variation or style. The Cap-Toe Oxford is the most well-known, although 'Whole Cut', 'Plain Toe', and a variation of 'Brogue' Oxfords are commonly referred to styles. [5] Shoes with closed lacing (Oxfords/Balmorals) are considered more formal than those with open lacing (Bluchers/Derbys). [6]

  5. This brilliant $17 gadget makes any pair of shoes comfortable ...

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    Simply twist the handle to expand the toe of the shoe to give your foot more space.The bunion expander plugs on each side of the stretcher work to expand the shoe at your foot's widest points ...

  6. Spats (footwear) - Wikipedia

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    Even a small splash that lodges in a shoe or between the shoe and ankle could cause a severe burn. Many welders also wear fire-resistant spats for protection from sparks. [ 8 ] Casual chainsaw operators often wear protective spats over steel-toe boots , [ 9 ] [ 10 ] but professionals are now encouraged to wear true chainsaw boots to prevent ...

  7. Steel-toe boot - Wikipedia

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    A pair of well-worn steel-toe shoes A pair of ISO 20345:2004 compliant S3 safety boots. A steel-toe boot (also known as a safety boot, steel-capped boot, steel toecaps or safety shoe) is a durable boot or shoe that has a protective reinforcement in the toe which protects the foot from falling objects or compression. Safety shoes are effective ...

  8. Pointe shoe - Wikipedia

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    Nothing in pointe shoe design prevents a foot’s "slippage", in which, when en pointe, the dancer’s weight forces their foot down into the shoe until their big toe meets the end of the toe box. Measurements have shown that most of the dancer's weight en pointe is borne by the big toe(s) regardless of the length of the second toe.

  9. When are kids old enough to chew gum — and what happens if ...

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    The best chewing gum for kids is one that’s sugar-free and contains xylitol. “Xylitol is a naturally occurring sweetener and can increase the saliva in the mouth and actually help to prevent ...