History

Early Foot Coverings

Shoes As Symbols

Modeling & Creation

Care Your Feet

Outline Of Footwear

Style and Fashion

Footwear Construction

Extra Protection

Glossary

Shoes as symbols

In Biblical times a sandal was given as a sign of an oath.
In the Middle Ages a father passed his authority over his daughter to her husband in a shoe ceremony. At the wedding, the groom handed the bride a shoe, which she put on to show she was then his subject.
Today in the U.S. shoes are tied to the bumper of the bridal couple's car. This is a reminder of the days when a father gave the groom one of his daughter's shoes as a symbol of a changing caretaker.
In China one of the bride's red shoes is tossed from the roof to ensure happiness for the bridal couple.
In Hungary the groom drinks a toast to his bride out of her wedding slipper.

In Seattle we get used to rainy days, but that doesn't mean we put up with wet feet. DryGuy boot dryers and insulation products were developed in Seattle with one goal in mind: keeping feet and hands warm and healthy. We've tested our products in some of the wettest conditions imaginable, and as a result we've come to understand a few things about how the wet and the cold can affect your recreation and your health.

First off, you need to understand that wet feet are not just a result of wet weather. People of all ages and activity levels perspire or sweat, especially from the hands and feet. Between them, hands and feet collectively produce two cups of sweat per day. That means that even people living in dry climates have to worry about wet shoes.

While wet shoes might seem like little more than an inconvenience, they affect more than just your comfort. If your shoes don't get a chance to dry, you're likely to encounter some unwelcome houseguests.
Fungus takes root in wet shoes or gloves. Fungus can damage a perfectly good foot or finger. Athlete's Foot can develop into a chronic problem requiring expensive treatment.
Bacteria grows in warm moist environments and causes infections. More than 60,000 diabetics per year lose their toes to infections, and it's estimated that 75% of these amputations could be avoided with proper foot care.
Odor accompanies sweat, fungus, and bacteria.
Cold hands and feet are a common problem. When your body senses a loss of heat it compensates by slowing circulation to the extremities. This problem is compounded in wet conditions since dry footwear and gloves are 25 times warmer than moist garments. Comfort - Dry shoes are more comfortable

Example of moisture build up in ski boots.
When ski boots get wet, many people suspect that their equipment has sprung a leak. This is highly unlikely given the quality of boots manufactured today. What's more likely is that the moister us coming form inside the boot. Of all parts of your body, your feet have the highest number of sweat glands per square inch. Moisture is absorbed by the insulating material before moving in vapor form toward the shell of the boot. As vapor approaches the shell it meets cold temperatures and condenses. Over time the buildup in moisture reduces the boot's ability to insulate the foot, diminishing body temperature 25 times faster than air.

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