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How many kinds of shoes are there? Just say it.

I. Functions

According to the function of shoes can be divided into:

Daily shoes: all kinds of leather shoes that people wear every day, including popular fashion shoes. In some areas, daily shoes are collectively called fashion shoes.

Military shoes: leather shoes issued by the state worn by officers, soldiers and policemen of various services and arms. Such as flying boots, submarine shoes, tank boots, border ski shoes, work boots worn by fire and traffic police, etc.

Work shoes: It used to be called labor insurance shoes, but it was called labor insurance shoes abroad (Labor work shoes). Work shoes and labor protection shoes are worn by public works such as production and construction, scientific research and exploration. Such as driver's shoes, nurse shoes, textile workers' shoes, anti-smashing shoes, anti-oil shoes, pricking shoes, anti-corrosion shoes, anti-radiation shoes, geological shoes and aerospace shoes.

Sports shoes: shoes worn by literary and art, sports professionals or amateurs during performances, sports competitions and training. Such as drama shoes, acrobatic shoes, dance shoes, football shoes, softball shoes, roller skates, golf shoes, bicycle shoes, motorcycle shoes, weightlifting shoes, wrestling shoes, hiking shoes, skydiving shoes, running shoes, coach shoes, etc. Travel shoes: shoes for sightseeing and travelers. It has evolved from rubber shoes to leather shoes, but it still has dual characteristics. Its outstanding performance is light, soft, flexible, breathable, sweat-absorbing, comfortable to wear and helpful to action.

Medical orthopedic shoes: medical shoes are used to treat diseases or support, protect and correct the bones of lower limbs and feet, or repair physical defects. Such as magnetic therapy shoes, acupuncture shoes, tinea pedis shoes, polio shoes, leg protection boots, ankle protection boots, toe protection shoes, etc.

Second, the object to wear

According to the object of wearing, it can be divided into: men, women, children, baby shoes and old shoes;

Baby shoes: size 9~ 12.5; Children's shoes: 13 ~ 16; Children's shoes: 16.5 ~ 19.5; Children's shoes: size 20~23

Adult women's shoes: size 2 1.5~25. Above 25.5 are extra-large women's shoes, and below 2 1 are extra-large small women's shoes.

Adult men's shoes: size 23.5~27. Above 27.5 are oversized men's shoes, and below 23 are oversized men's shoes. In some areas, due to some factors, the starting point of extra-large size has been reduced by half a size, and the starting point of extra-large size has been increased by one size.

Shoes for the elderly: shoes that meet the psychological and physiological needs of the elderly without taking the shoe size as the standard and are characterized by modeling structure and materials.

Third, the structure of leather shoes.

According to it, it can be divided into boots, high-waist shoes, low-waist shoes, empty shoes and slippers.

Boots: Shoes with waist circumference equal to or above the calf are called boots. Such as Tibetan boots, hooded boots, soft waist riding boots, hard waist riding boots, felt boots, fur boots, military special boots, snake zipper boots, boots and so on.

High-waisted shoes: shoes with uppers exceeding ankles. Such as hook-eye shoes (military hook shoes, police hook shoes), gold ingot shoes, tight cloth boots (rubber boots), doctor shoes, etc. In some areas, the high waist of cylindrical shoes is called toe, which belongs to high waist shoes, not cylindrical boots.

Low-waist shoes: shoes with uppers below the ankles. Divided into long face shoes, short face shoes and shallow mouth shoes. Long-faced shoes: shoes whose uppers reach or exceed the tarsal structure, such as five-eye shoes (three-section head type, inner ear type, outer ear type, etc.). ), youth shoes (squeezing ridges, inlays, weaving flowers), tight cloth shoes (rubber shoes), zipper shoes, etc. Short-faced shoes with uppers not reaching the tarsal structure. Such as round shoes, special-shaped shoes, flower-shaped shoes, etc. Shallow shoes generally refer to long shoes or short shoes that are easy to put on and take off and have no closed structure at the tarsal bones. Such as tongue shoes, steamed dumpling shoes, boat shoes, leisure shoes and other leisure shoes.

Perforated shoes: shoes with perforated front, middle or rear uppers. That is, front empty shoes, empty shoes (side empty shoes) and rear empty shoes. These are mostly sandals and pumps in early summer and early autumn.

Slippers: shoes without heels for indoor use or shoes without heels and slippers for daily use in hot areas.

Fourth, the wearing season:

According to the wearing season, it can be divided into: cotton, clip (single) and sandals. Its characteristic is that the classification depends on the material, especially the material in the shoe.

Cotton shoes (platform shoes): cold-proof or protective shoes (or uppers made of cold-proof materials) made of felt, blanket, fur and warm-keeping materials.

Sandwich shoes (single shoes): single-layer shoes made of thin fabrics such as leather, canvas and chemical fiber are worn or not, mostly in spring and autumn (in areas with suitable temperature, they can be worn all year round).

Sandals: shoes worn in summer, with straps, meshes, woven structures or perforations.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) heel structure

According to the heel structure, it can be divided into: flat-heeled shoes, middle-heeled shoes, high-heeled shoes, super high heels, wedge-heeled shoes and heel-less shoes.

Flat-heeled shoes: heel height is less than 30 mm.

Middle heel shoes: heel height is 30 mm ~50 mm.

High-heeled shoes: heel height is 55 mm ~80 mm.

Super high heels: The heel height is above 85 mm.

Wedge shoes: the heel is wedge-shaped and connected with the forefoot.

Heelless shoe: A shoe with no heel structure on the sole.

Platform shoes: Shoes with front and rear foam materials over 50 mm high.