Shoes

When shoes were created, they were ugly, utilitarian items designed solely to protect delicate human feet from rocks and other sharp objects. Now, not only are shoes highly designed in thousands of interesting styles, but they're also highly specialized. There are shoes for bicycling -- mountain biking shoes and cycling shoes -- shoes for running and jogging, shoes to swim in, shoes to protect your feet at construction sites. You can even get shoes to help ease your back pain or make you look taller. The types of shoes worn vary by area and purpose.For instance if you live in Alaska you might not see as many sandals as you would see if you live in California. To some, shoes are considered a very important part of fashion. The style of a shoe can be determining factor weather or not it is to be purchased. Some people only buy certain brands of shoes while others may purchase a pair of shoes solely on a price basis. Sneakers are more outdoor oriented and are mostly purchased by consumers for recreational purposes like basketball, football, or baseball. But there are some sneakers that can be considered collector items, for example the AIR JORDAN sneakers. This brand is known through out the sneaker world and can be very costly. The AIR JORDAN brand is considered the cream of the crop when it comes to sneakers. Being named after one of the greatest men in sports you can see why they are so popular. Another type of shoe is the designer dress shoes. You'll see these types of shoes more often at weddings, proms or most formal affairs.