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  2. Shank (footwear) - Wikipedia

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    The shank of a pointe shoe used for ballet is made of flexible materials like leather, plastic, or cardstock, and may have customized length, thickness, and stiffness. Heavy boots such as those used for construction or hiking have far more rigid and durable shanks, often using steel , though contemporary shanks are more commonly made of less ...

  3. Hiking boot - Wikipedia

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    Shanks: The stiff plastic or metal plates built into the sole. Boots are made with full, three-quarter, or half-length shanks. Longer shanks make for stiffer boots. Scree Collars: Protects the Achilles tendon and ankle from chafing. Crampon Connections: Crampons are worn on boots to provide traction on snow and ice.

  4. 9 Podiatrist-Approved Flip-Flops With Arch Support - AOL

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    A shank is a small piece of stiff material, typically metal or a hard plastic, which is placed between the midsole and outsole right at the arch of the foot. It is commonly used in boots and ...

  5. Jungle boot - Wikipedia

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    Adopted in 1942, the design of the jungle boot was based on the idea that no boot could possibly keep out water and still provide sufficient ventilation to the feet in a jungle or swamp environment. [1] Instead, the jungle boot was designed to permit water and perspiration to drain, drying the feet while preventing the entry of insects, mud, or ...

  6. 10 Pairs of Kids’ Snow Boots That They Won’t Hate Wearing

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    Stonz. Made for “harsh Canadian winters,” parents love that these skid-resistant and non-slip shoes will keep little toes toasty even when it’s as cold as -22ºF.

  7. Jika-tabi - Wikipedia

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    Anatomy of jika-tabi, showing the kohaze metal closures at the back of the boot, the rubber soles and the fabric upper portion. Jika-tabi (地下足袋, lit. "tabi that touch the ground") are a style of footwear with a divided toe, originating in Japan. They are similar to tabi socks in both appearance and construction.

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