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2. Barleycorn (unit) - Wikipedia

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   A chart of Imperial and United States customary units. The barleycorn is an English unit of length [ 1 ] equal to 1 ⁄ 3 of an inch (i.e. about 8.47 mm). It is still used as the basis of shoe sizes in English-speaking countries.

3. Shoe size - Wikipedia

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   A shoe size is an indication of the fitting size of a shoe for a person. There are a number of different shoe-size systems used worldwide. While all shoe sizes use a number to indicate the length of the shoe, they differ in exactly what they measure, what unit of measurement they use, and where the size 0 (or 1) is positioned.

4. Football boot - Wikipedia

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   3D animation of a football boot. Football boots, called cleats or soccer shoes in North American English, [1] are a type of shoe worn when playing association football (soccer). Those designed for grass pitches have studs on the outsole to aid grip. From simple and humble beginnings football boots have come a long way and today find themselves ...

5. Cleat (shoe) - Wikipedia

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   Cleat (shoe) Cleats or studs are protrusions on the sole of a shoe or on an external attachment to a shoe that provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface. [1] They can be conical or blade-like in shape and can be made of plastic, rubber or metal. The type worn depends on the environment of play: grass, ice, artificial turf, or ...

6. List of shoe styles - Wikipedia

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   Sneakers. This is a list of shoe styles and designs.A shoe is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities. Shoes are also used as an item of decoration.

7. Protective equipment in gridiron football - Wikipedia

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   Cleat sizes are changed, depending on the conditions of the field (longer cleats provide better traction on a wet field, shorter cleats provide greater speed on a dry field). Flat bottomed shoes, called "turf shoes," are worn on artificial turf (specifically AstroTurf due to the lack of soil that causes friction and grip in artificial fields.