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Self-tying shoes (also known as self-lacing or power laces) are designed to automatically tighten once the user puts them on. Such types of " smart shoes " were initially depicted in the 1989 science fiction film Back to the Future Part II .
A secondary factor of laces coming undone is the knot itself slipping. This is due to a lack of friction. Cotton laces have a rough surface and will make a more reliable knot compared to polyester (the most common yarn used in shoelaces). In addition, a lace can be smooth or have a coarse surface, which will also affect performance.
Nike, Inc. [note 1] (stylized as NIKE) is an American athletic footwear and apparel corporation headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, United States. [6] It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$46 billion in its fiscal year 2022.
The first Aurland shoes were also made with laces and a decorative upper side similar to the brogue shoe. [11] Colors were initially natural until approximately 1960 when they were also painted black. [12] At age 13 Tveranger went to North America where he learned the craft of shoemaking and returned to Norway at age 20.
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In the 17th century, the Duchesse de Longueville organised the manufacture of lace at Chantilly. [2] It has been produced from then until the present day. [3] It became popular because of the duchesse's patronage and Chantilly's proximity to Paris [2] and came into fashion again during the reigns of Louis XV and Louis XVI; [7] it was a special favorite of Louis XV's last mistress, Mme du Barry ...
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