2014 Is The Shoe Year

In the wake of the 2009 best-selling book, Born to Run, minimalist footwear became a hot topic of
conversation in running circles. According to SportsOneSource, a sports industry research firm, barefoot-inspired
shoe sales reached nearly $400 million in the U.S. in 2012, a 30-percent uptick from the previous year.

To be sure, minimalist running shoes are a valuable solution for some runners, but
the numbers suggest that many are gravitating back to more traditional models. Additionally, the
industry is seeing an influx of soft, thick-midsoled shoes dubbed “maximal,” “fat,” and “high cushioned” that are appealing to runners of every ilk.

While it may seem counterintuitive, the designs of these supremely cushioned shoes are not antithetical to those of the barefoot models, but
rather showcase the melding of construction philosophies, all with a goal of keeping runners training longer and healthier



Despite the fact that these maximal shoes have a greater amount of cushioning, their heel-to-toe differential is
still generally less than many traditional running kicks (which often feature as much as a 12mm drop from heel to forefoot).
It was the barefoot movement that first brought to light the benefits of a decreased differential. Despite their design, the new maximal
shoes also turn out to be surprisingly lightweight. Maximalist converts point to the added comfort that accompanies extra cushioning, but
also to the fact that they feel less fatigued, even through long training days.


Perhaps the greatest take-away from the minimalist movement is that runners have begun to rethink cushioning, prompting brands to offer a
little something for everyone. Consider taking one of these new models for a spin in 2014. Fat shoes may just be the perfect solution for your miles

List Of Different Types Of Shoes by Alphabet

A Ankle Boot Army Boots Athletic Shoes	F Figure Skates Flip-Flops	K Kamiks	R Rain Boots Riding Boots Rollerblades Roller Skates    Running Shoes
B Ballet Shoes Beach Shoes Boat Shoes Boots Bowling Shoes Brogues	G Galoshes Golf Shoes Gumboots	L Loafers	S Saddle Shoes Sandals Shoes Skates Skate Shoes Ski Boots Slides Sling-Backs Slippers Sneakers Steel-Toe Boots Stiletto Heels Swim Fins
C Cleats Climbing Shoes Clogs Court Shoes Cowboy Boots Cycling Shoes	H Heels High Heels High-Top Sneakers Hiking Boots	M Mary Janes Moccasins Mukluks Mules	T Tap Shoes Tennis Shoes Toe Shoes Track Shoes
D Deck Shoes Dress Shoes	I Ice Skates Inline Skates	O Open-Toes Shoes Oxfords	V Valenki
E Elevator Shoes Espadrilles	J Jackboots Jump Boots	P Penny Loafers Platform Shoes Pointe Shoes Pumps	W Waders Wedge Shoes Wellington Boots Wingtip Shoes Work Boots
			Z Zories

History of Shoes

Sandals were the most common footwear in most early civilizations, however, a few early cultures had shoes. In Mesopotamia, (c. 1600-1200 BC) a type of soft shoes were worn by the mountain people who lived on the border of Iran. The soft shoe was made of wraparound leather, similar to a moccasin. As late as 1850 most shoes were made on absolutely straight lasts,here being no difference between the right and the left shoes.

Athletic shoe is a generic name for the footwear primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise but in recent years has come to be used for casual everyday activities

Shoes Lover

A Shoes is an item of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot while doing various activities.