History
These are used to protect your feet
What are shoe?
The bottom part of the shoe that comes in direct contact with the ground.
What is a sole?
What is a kitten heel?
Number one shoe brand in the world.
What is Nike?
Got their name because their rubber soles do not make noise.
What are sneakers?
We did this 40,000 years ago
When did humans start wearing shoes
Material inside the shoe that comes in contact with the entire foot.
What is lining?
This shoe is characterized by the strap that crosses behind the heel or ankle.
What is a slingback?
Famous basketball player who has a shoe named after him.
Who is Michael Jordan?
These heels were made for walking, but they started the trend first
Who is a man?
Three Barelycorns equal 1 inch
How were shoes originally measured?
A part of the sole that raises the rear of the shoe in relation to the front.
What is a heel?
This shoe has no back or constraint around the the foot's heel.
What is a mule?
Originally created to be men's construction shoe, but are now the latest shoe trend similar to a combat boot.
What are Dr. Martens?
Not only was he a science guy, he also invented a shoe for ballet dancers
Who is Bill Nye?
Symbolized wealth and power
What are pointed toe shoes?
Part of the shoe the covers, surrounds, and protects the toes of the foot.
What is a toe box?
A closed, low-cut shoe with one or more straps across the instep.
What is a Mary Jane?
This type of shoe was inspired by Andy Warhol drawing "flowers"
What are “Red Bottoms”?
The average American woman owns this many pairs of shoes.
What are 30 pairs?
Due to a trade close in Italy in the 1940’s. Steel was no longer available, so a designer started experimenting with different material such as cork.
Why were wedges invented?
Piece of material around the heel and help maintain the shape of the shoe.
What is a counter?
This shoe became popular in the 1960's-1980's and is known for their thick soles to make the wearer taller.
What is a platform?
This famous designer created his first shoe at age 11.
Who is Jimmy Choo?
What is Japan?