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2. Uwabaki - Wikipedia

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   Uwabaki (上履き) are a type of Japanese slippers worn indoors at school [1] or certain companies and public buildings where street shoes are prohibited. Japanese culture mandates that people should remove their shoes when entering homes and other buildings, especially where the floors may have rugs, polished wood floors, or tatami .

3. Plimsoll (shoe) - Wikipedia

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   A plimsoll, also spelled plimsole, [1] or pump [2] (also known as a gym shoe [2] [1] or a sandshoe [1]), is a light sports shoe with a canvas upper and flat rubber sole. The shoe originated in the United Kingdom, [ citation needed ] there called a "sand shoe", acquiring the nickname "plimsoll" in the 1870s.

4. Slipper - Wikipedia

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   Open-heeled slippers. Slippers are a type of shoes falling under the broader category of light footwear, that are easy to put on and off and are intended to be worn indoors, particularly at home. [1] They provide comfort and protection for the feet when walking indoors. They are not really for use outside, as of their lack of grip, and ...

5. Slide (footwear) - Wikipedia

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   Unlike slippers and mules, which are closed at the front, slide shoes are never closed at the front, they leave the toes visible and in the open air. They can be made with any type of material, from leather to fabric, from natural fibers to synthetic materials. They are mainly used at the beach or at the swimming pool.

6. 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]

7. Podiatrists Say These Are the Most Supportive Shoes for ... - AOL

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   Ariel ’20 Sneakers. Dr. Nau says to look for a running sneaker with good medial arch support and insoles, like the Brooks Ariel ’20 for women.This pair features a cushioned, foam midsole that ...