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2. Ariat - Wikipedia

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   Ariat manufactures boots in the United States, Mexico, Asia and Europe. [10] Co-founder Beth Cross worked with biomechanical research groups and testing labs in the making of Ariat's boots, [11] which are designed to be durable in outdoor environments, with patented Duratread outsoles, [12] and patented Advanced Torque Stability technology, (ATS), a multi-layered lightweight sole with a gel ...

3. Shank (footwear) - Wikipedia

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   Schematic of some common components of a dress shoe including the insole, stiffener, shank, outsole, toe puff, and welt. In a boot or shoe , the shank is a long, thin piece of material between the insole and outsole intended to support the foot and provide structure.

4. Slide (footwear) - Wikipedia

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   Slides typically aren't designed with a front and back end, which forces the wearer's toes to grip harder to keep the footwear in place, causing foot pain, and with more frequent usage it could change the toe's natural shape and growth, leading to hammertoes. These issues can be solved by wearing slides with a higher heel height, and more ...

5. Podiatrists Share Pros and Cons of Barefoot Shoes: Do You ...

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   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 ...

6. Shoe tree (device) - Wikipedia

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   A shoe tree is a device approximating the shape of a foot that is placed inside a shoe to preserve its shape, stop it from developing creases, and thereby extend the life of the shoe. Perhaps more important than maintaining the shape, shoe trees also play a crucial part in wicking away moisture caused by sweat - a major cause of lining rot and ...

7. Footwear - Wikipedia

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   In the U.S., the annual footwear industry revenue was $48 billion in 2012. In 2015, there were about 29,000 shoe stores in the U.S. and the shoe industry employed about 189,000 people. [47] Due to rising imports, these numbers are also declining. The only way of staying afloat in the shoe market is to establish a presence in niche markets. [48]