Accessories to shoes
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Shoe horn - can be used to insert a foot into a shoe by keeping the
shoe open and providing a smooth surface for the foot to slide upon.
Some shoes are difficult to put on without the help of a shoe horn.
shoe tree - placed inside the shoe when user is not wearing it, to
help maintain the shoe's shape
shoe polishing equipment - used for boots also
shoe polish - a material spread on leather shoes to improve
appearance, glossiness, and protection
polishing cloth - a piece of fabric, often cotton flannel, used to
apply polish to the shoe
overshoes - a rubber covering placed over shoes for rain and snow
protection
orthotic insert - inserts for cushioning, improved fitting, or
reduced abrasion. These include padding and inner linings. The
insert may also be for the correction of foot problems
shoe bag - a bag, generally of a flannel fabric, that protects the
shoes against damage when packed in the bag |
A shoe horn is a tool that allows the user to put on a shoe more
easily. It does so by keeping the shoe open and by providing a
smooth surface for the foot and particularly the heel to move,
without crushing the shoe's counter (the vertical portion of the
shoe that wraps around the back of the foot).
Shoe horns began appearing in the fifteenth century, but their
actual origin is unknown. There is a common belief that the
tight-fitting and high heeled shoes in the Victorian period led to
the development of shoe horns - it would have otherwise been
impossible to wear these shoes.
Originally, shoe horns were made of wood, which is still a common
material, although plastics are now used more often. They were also
made of metal, glass and even paper. Expensive shoe horns were made
from ivory, silver, shell, or bone.
Shoehorns have been used for advertising and many people collect
them.
A shoe tree is a device approximating the shape of a foot, and
placed inside a shoe to preserve its shape, and thereby extend its
life when it is not being worn. Higher quality shoe trees are
fashioned from solid wood, which absorbs some moisture, thereby
reducing the rate of degradation of the shoe. Most are however now
made with plastic, with a coiled metal spring stem.
There are various models of shoe horns. Long handled shoe horns, for
example, are used to reduce bending and straining by persons lacking
joint mobility, while shoe horns with sturdy handles are useful for
putting on boots or heavy shoes.
Long, solid models also may be used as revertible for corporal
punishment or BDSM, rather in between caning and paddling. |
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