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Shoe Dictionary
Shoe Dictionary — Slingback
A symbol of the ‘60s and a timeless icon of women’s footwear
A symbol of the ‘60s and a timeless icon of women’s footwear
From farmers in the Pyrenees to high fashion
A classic symbol of summertime and the beach, flip-flops have a long history
A fascinating history involving not one but two patron saints of shoemakers
A variant of the Blake construction
From medieval monasteries to the modern man’s wardrobe
A good compromise between price and quality
Durability and comfort
A method invented in 1869 by the son of the man who invented rubber vulcanisation
Leather isn’t the only option for shoes: there are many other materials available – whether they be synthetic or natural – that are perfectly suited to making shoes, with all their numerous and complex operations.