By: David Everett
Many women view women's shoes as a direct representation of their personality and lifestyle. Could it be true that most of us buy shoes on impulse because we like them and not because it is a necessity item? Of course, there are those few times when women's shoes are a necessity for a specific occasion or purpose, such as sports shoes or formal wear shoes.
Shoes and Their Initial Use
Since the existence of man, all humans have sought some form of protection for their feet. Feet needed to be protected from the cold, wind, dirt and rough terrain in order to be able to walk and take us places. The first shoes were just plain foot protection. Just the basics were involved such as a good, solid sole and straps that would hold one's foot in the shoe.
Women, however, changed the meaning of shoes by making them pretty and elegant. Women's shoes evolved quickly, and became the essential fashion accessory. It is the one item, besides diamonds, that women never seem to have enough of.
The Different Parts That Make Up Women's Shoes
A shoe is made of many parts, all which contribute to its comfort, quality and durability. Here are some of them:
The sole is the bottom of the shoe that supports the wearer. This is the part that has to be the strongest and is usually made of several layers put together.
The insole is the interior bottom of the shoe, which has the foot directly resting on it. Many shoes come with a replaceable insole which allows the wearer to replace it as required.
Most shoes have an upper (also known as vamp) cover, but some women's shoes just have straps. These uppers protect the foot from the air, weather, cold and other such agents.
The heel is one of the most important parts of women's shoes. Often this part is separate from the shoe itself and can be replaced if need be. The heel in a shoe is purely for fashion purposes to increase the height of the wearer.
Women's shoes come in many types, from casual to sportswear and from daily wear to formal wear. If there is an occasion, there will be a pair of women's shoes to match it. A woman's desire and passion for shoes is never seems to be satisfied, no matter how many shoes she already has. It is a source of happiness to look, wear and purchase shoes, at any time of the day or night.
