Shoes: A Gentleman's Guide

Have you ever wondered about the types of shoes? I have not until I faced some discomfort in my foot. I have been going to gym and using the only which so ever was available to me at home. I did not know or bothered to buy something specific to the type of activity doing at the gym. But, I always wondered why do people carry all these different sorts of shoes along with them in the gym. The only thing mattered to me before buying the shoes was the look, and feel and of course the price. I never thought more from any other angle. And, when I recently encountered my foot discomfort and thought of little exploring the issue, then I realized how big and glorious is the foot industry.

And, there is a lot you can tell about a person by what they choose to wear on their feet.

So, for your knowledge, there are a variety of shoes for different tasks, occasions and seasons.

Now, the most common sports shoes or athletic shoes are:
1. Running shoes(have an alignment to push you in forwarding direction, usually with a cushion to support the knees)
2. Walking shoes(emphasize more on stability, suspension absorber at the bottom)
3. Training or cross-training shoes, joggers or sneakers(flat shoes)
4. Driving shoes or mocs or moccasin

The material of shoes:
1. Fabric: Linen, canvas
2. Leather: suede with napped look, deerskin, lamb, pig, alligator or crocodile
3. Rubber
4. Plastic
5. Wood

Seasonal Shoes:
1. Rain shoes
2. Winter boots or cold weather boots
3.Snow boots: water-resistant or waterproof
4. Snowshoes: used for snowshoeing
5. Ski boots
6. Hiking boots

Formal  shoes
     1. Dress Shoes :
            i. Oxford: close lacing: Named after the Oxford city of England. The one end of the lace flaps is sewen together. Very formal and preferred for black and white tie events.
            ii. Durby: open lacing: Both ends of the lace straps can be open wide apart. Preferred by people with bigger feet. They are less formal than Oxfords.
           iii. Blucher: open lacing
           iv. Brogue( shoes having perforations)
2. Chelsea Boots
3. Monk strap shoes and boots
4. Pointed Toe shoes

Informal shoes:
1. Slip-on
       i. Loafers
      ii. Boat or deck Shoes: anti slipary
      iii. Espadrilles