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2. Shoelaces - Wikipedia

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   Many other lacing methods have been developed purely for appearance, often at the expense of functionality. One of the most popular decorative methods, checkerboard lacing, is very difficult to tighten or loosen without destroying the pattern. Shoes with checkerboard lacing are generally treated as "slip-ons".

3. Fingerloop braid - Wikipedia

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   Fingerloop braids were a type of braided cord with many uses. Beginning in the 13th century, they were used for lacing up clothing for a tighter fit. They were used to hold up men's hose and to lace shoes. Braids were used to gather and tighten fabric at the neck and wrists of undergarments. Decorative cords were used to cinch purses in the ...

4. Self-tying shoes - Wikipedia

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   In 2010, Blake Bevin, a self-described "science geek", created a prototype of self-lacing shoes, inspired by Marty's Nike MAG; once the user steps in, a sensor records the pressure of the foot on the sole and activates two servo motors, which apply tension to the laces, thus tightening the shoe.

5. Puma's self-lacing shoes were made for track athletes - AOL

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   Nike has some competition. Though the company has gotten a lot of attention for its Back to the Future-inspired HyperAdapt sneakers, it's not the only brand working on self-lacing shoes. Almost a ...

6. The 10 best shoes for standing all day in 2025 - AOL

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   We spoke with podiatrists to find the best shoes for ... EVA foam midsole and rubber outsole | Sizes available: Women's 5-12 with half sizes up to 10.5; men's 7-15 ... construction techniques and ...

7. Derby shoe - Wikipedia

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   A derby (UK: / ˈ d ɑːr b i / ⓘ DAR-bee, US: / ˈ d ɜːr b i / DUR-bee; also called gibson [1]) is a style of boot or shoe characterized by quarters, with shoelace eyelets, that are sewn on top of the vamp. [2] This construction method, also known as "open lacing", contrasts with that of the Oxford shoe. [citation needed]