Shoes

April DainLI804XOOrganization of InformationSpring 2012 PresentationClassification of Shoes

1Momma always says theres an awful lot you can tell about a person by their shoes. Where theyre going. Where theyve been.- Forrest Gump

In one lifetime, each of us may walk 65,000 miles nearly two and one-half times around the world. 2Quick Ways to Classify Shoes May Include:

ColorConsumerSizeStyle

PriceAudience input?3ColorSolidsRoy G. BivPatternsAnimal PrintFloralGeometricCustomDo It Yourself

Today Show segment on 03.30.12 mentioned Spring Shoe trends will include all 3 patterns mentioned in this slide. Cool trend: accessories for the shoe (snap on)4ConsumerChildrenTeensAdultsMenWomenAverage man owns 7 pairs of shoes. Average woman owns between 17-19 pairs of shoes. 1 out of 12 women own more than 100.Why I care about shoes so much? Rich. $100 on one pair vs. my frugal footwear budget = not fair.5Price

$3,000,000 shoes designed by Stuart Weitzman

Range from Free to Very Expen$ive

Free = hand-me-downs6Size

From the Guinness World Record folks:

Robert Wadlow (USA, 1918 - 1940), the tallest ever man, wore US size 37AA shoes, equivalent to 18 inches long.to BIGRange from smallGilded baby shoe Dad connection.Big foot = very tall man in Australia (who needs a pedicure).7Style8StyleDorothys ruby red slippers: only 5 in existence. One pair was recently auctioned and sold to Leonard DiCaprio (and friends) for an undisclosed amount. Estimated at $2-3 million. 9Shoe Icons

The Bata Shoe MuseumInteresting Shoe Places to ExploreAbout Us : Fun Facts10Ive destroyed my feet completely but I dont care. What do you really need your feet for anyway?- Sarah Jessica Parker11Questions or Concerns?

12Image Library:

http://diamondsandheels14.blogspot.com/2012/03/most-comfortable-pair-of-christian.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrest_Gump_(character)

http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/style/5-most-expensive-shoes9.htm

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78035831/adorable-miniature-gold-gilded-porcelainhttp://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/10000/largest-feet-everhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigfoot

http://www.nikefree2shoes.com/nike-air-presto-red-white-womens-running-shoes-p-191.htmlhttp://www.6pm.com/naot-footwear-origami-black-madras-leather-black-textile-dark-grey-printhttp://www.dansko.com/Womens/Footwear/Styles/Shoes/Marah/Cherry%20Patent/http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/teeze-08-polka-dot-platform-pumpshttp://www.flipflopsguide.com/flipflops-womenshttp://thedailypump.com/ruby-slipper-redux-19-iconic-designers-re-invent-dorothys-infamous-shoes/

http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/fashion/archive/2010/02/01/gaga-wears-armani-priv--couture-to-the-grammys.htmhttp://blog.shoemetro.com/tag/spider-shoes/http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/a/top_5_outrageous_designer_heels_of_2011/8138http://www.thelovelyroom.com/tag/avant-garde/

13Books Consulted:

Barron, C. and Basson, K. (2010). Shoe Wearers Handbook. USA: The Oddshoefinder.com.

Lawlor, L. (1996). Where Will This Shoe Take You?: A Walk Through the History of Footwear. New York: Walker and Company.

Pedersen, S. (2005) Shoes: What Every Woman Should Know. United Kingdom: David and Charles.

Semmelback, E. (2008). Heights of Fashion: A History of the Elevated Shoe. Ontario, Canada: The Bata Shoe Museum Foundation.

Smith, D. (2000). Fashion Footwear, 1800-1970. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Limited.

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