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A shoe is
an
item
of footwear intended
to
protect
and
comfort
the
human
foot.
Shoes
are
also
used
as
an
item
of
decoration
and fashion.
The
design
of
shoes
has
varied
enormously
through
time
and
from
culture
to
culture,
with
appearance
originally
being
tied
to
function.
Additionally,
fashion
has
often
dictated
many
design
elements,
such
as
whether
shoes
have
very
high
heels
or
flat
ones.
Contemporary
footwear
in
the
2010s
varies
widely
in
style,
complexity
and
cost.
Basic
sandals
may
consist
of
only
a
thin
sole
and
simple
strap
and
be
sold
for
a
low
cost.
High
fashion
shoes
made
by
famous
designers
may
be
made
of
expensive
materials,
use
complex
construction
and
sell
for
hundreds
or
even
thousands
of
dollars
a
pair.
Some
shoes
are
designed
for
specific
purposes,
such
as boots designed
specifically
for mountaineering or skiing.

Museum
display
of
shoes
Traditionally,
shoes
have
been
made
from
leather,
wood
or canvas,
but
in
the
2010s,
they
are
increasingly
made
from rubber, plastics,
and
other petrochemical-derived
materials.
Though
the
human
foot
is
adapted
to
varied
terrain
and
climate
conditions,
it
is
still
vulnerable
to
environmental
hazards
such
as
sharp
rocks
and
temperature
extremes,
which
shoes
protect
against.
Some
shoes
are
worn
as
safety
equipment,
such
as
steel-soled
boots
which
are
required
on
construction
sites
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