BEAUTIFUL SHOES: SUPRA WRAP

SUPRA WRAP SHOE

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The Supra Wrap Shoe is a simplistic release from the popular shoe company. Designed to be a modern update to the classic low-top silhouette, the Supra Wrap Shoe features an all-canvas upper with a vulcanized outsole construction.

What’s really great about the Supra Wrap Shoe is that it comes in so many different colors; if you bought every shade in the collection, you could go almost two weeks without wearing the same pair. The Supra Wrap Shoe is available in a whopping 12 different colorways, including red, royal, purple and yellow.

You could definitely replace all of your summer footwear with the multiple colors of the Supra Wrap Shoe. The rainbow is jealous that it doesn’t have this many colors.

Apr 3, 11 • Score: 7 • References: suprafootwear and highsnobiety • Filed in: Fashion.

MY THOUGHTS

I remember having Keds shoes in all colors.  Yeah-it wwas fun having all those colors to choose from.  What's not fun is you still have the shoes years after it's bee out of fashion.  Yoy had too many pairs (in diffferent colors) you hardly every used them.

why sneakers are called sneakers

The History of Shoes
By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide

Sandals were the most common footwear in most early civilizations, however, a few early cultures had shoes. In Mesopotamia, (c. 1600-1200 BC) a type of soft shoes were worn by the mountain people who lived on the border of Iran. The soft shoe was made of wraparound leather, similar to a moccasin. As late as 1850 most shoes were made on absolutely straight lasts, there being no difference between the right and the left shoe.

Shoe Making Machinery
Jan Ernst Matzeliger developed an automatic method for lasting shoes and made the mass production of affordable shoes possible.

Lyman Reed Blake was an American inventor who invented a sewing machine for sewing the soles of shoes to the uppers. In 1858, he received a patent for his specialized sewing machine.

Patented on January 24, 1871, was Charles Goodyear Jr's Goodyear Welt, a machine for sewing boots and shoes.

Shoelaces
An aglet is the small plastic or fiber tube that binds the end of a shoelace (or similar cord) to prevent fraying and to allow the lace to be passed through an eyelet or other opening. This comes from the Latin word for "needle." The modern shoestring (string and shoe holes) was first invented in England in 1790 (first recorded date March 27). Before shoestrings, shoes were commonly fastened with buckles.

Rubber Heel
The first rubber heel for shoes was patented on January 24, 1899 by Irish-American Humphrey O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan patented the rubber heel which outlasted the leather heel then in use. Elijah McCoy invented an improvement to the rubber heel.

The first rubber soled shoes called plimsolls were developed and manufactured in the United States in the late 1800s. In 1892, nine small rubber manufacturing companies consolidated to form the U.S. Rubber Company. Among them was the Goodyear Metallic Rubber Shoe Company, organized in the 1840s in Naugatuck, Connecticut. This company was the first licensee of a new manufacturing process called vulcanization, discovered and patented by Charles Goodyear. Vulcanization uses heat to meld rubber to cloth or other rubber components for a sturdier, more permanent bond.

On January 24, 1899, Humphrey O'Sullivan received the first patent for a rubber heel for shoes.

From 1892 to 1913, the rubber footwear divisions of U.S. Rubber were manufacturing their products under 30 different brand names. The company consolidated these brands under one name.When choosing a name, the initial favorite was Peds, from the Latin meaning foot, but someone else held that trademark. By 1916, the two final alternatives were Veds or Keds, with the stronger sounding Keds being the final choice.

Keds were first mass-marketed as canvas-top "sneakers" in 1917. These were the first sneakers. The word "sneaker" was coined by Henry Nelson McKinney, an advertising agent for N. W. Ayer & Son, because the rubber sole made the shoe stealthy or quiet, all other shoes, with the exception of moccasins, made noise when you walked. In 1979, the Stride Rite Corporation acquired the Keds brand.

MY THOUGHTS

so that's why they call it sneakers!!!but that's not what i find to be interesting.  when it comes to beautiful shoes,i don't know whether technology and innovation is good or bad.  it would have been easier if we'd stayed with the no-lef-no-right shoes.  that would have saved tots a lot of heartaches trying to put on the right shoe on the right foot. but then, where's the joy in shopping for just sandals or moccasins?

Beautiful Shoes for Short Shorts

The Best Shoes for Short Shorts

By Desiree Stimpert, About.com Guide

Short shorts can be more flattering than a lot of women think -- especially when they're paired with the right shoes.

Making Short Shorts Work for You

Short shorts have been a summertime staple for several decades. And while many women don't want to wear shorts this length, for others, it's just a matter of wanting to know how to wear them.

Below are some of the best shoe styles for shorts like this, as well as tips on how to make the whole look come together.

Ankle Strap Sandals
Sandals with ankle straps are just plain sexy, and they're an ideal match for short shorts. Dressier styles like the ones shown here are great for twill, linen and other dress shorts, while trendy platforms or sandals with chunky heels are ideal for pairing with denim.

Wedge Sandals
Since they show so much leg, short shorts can handle a more substantial heel, and wedge sandals are a great choice. But since wedge heels are somewhat bulky by nature, you'll want to choose styles that feature thinner straps or single band slides. This will keep your feet from looking too clunky.

Ballet Flats
If you want to spare your feet and back the pain of high heels, then you should love short shorts, as they're perfect for pairing with ballet flats.

Shoes like the ones shown here will lend a dressier touch, but these days it's also very easy to find canvas ballet flats for wearing with casual cotton or denim shorts.

Flat Sandals
Flat thongs, slides and toe-ring sandals all look great with short shorts. And with styles ranging from basic rubber flip-flops to crystal-encrusted metallic dress slides, there is no shortage of options.

When pairing short shorts with flat sandals, you nearly can't go wrong. The only thing to watch out for is flat sandals that have lots of really wide straps or really thick, sporty soles.

Unless you're very thin, heavy sandals can make your calves look very thick and squat, while skimpier style like the one shown here will give your legs a longer, slimmer appearance.

Canvas Sneakers
Canvas sneakers are far too casual for dressier shorts, but they're a super-cute partner for casual styles.  A sneaker that shows a lot of foot will make for a more feminine look, while a lace-up sneaker will have an edgier vibe.

Espadrilles
A summertime favorite, espadrilles come in a variety of styles, and having rope-covered heels, they look great with shorts of nearly any length.

The style shown here is more on the classic side, and offers a very cosmopolitan look combined with the comfort of a low heel. If you can wear a higher heel, espadrille wedges with skimpy straps are also a great match for short shorts.

MY THOUGHTS

i should have read this article when i was younger. short shorts for me now are for strictly private.