April Dain LI804XO Organization of Information Spring 2012 Presentation
“Momma always says there’s an awful lot you can tell about a person by their shoes. Where they’re going. Where they’ve been.” - Forrest Gump
Color Consumer Size Style Price
Solids Roy G. Biv Patterns Animal Print Floral Geometric Custom Do It Yourself
Children Teens Adults Men Women
$3,000,000 shoes designed by Stuart Weitzman Range from Free to Very Expen$ive
From the Guinness World Record folks: Robert Wadlow (USA, ), the tallest ever man, wore US size 37AA shoes, equivalent to 18½ inches long. to BIG Range from small
Aerobic Basketball Cleated Cross-Trainers Cycling Dance Lightweight Running Tennis Walking Athletic Ankle Boots / Booties Cold Weather/ Rain Combat Cowgirl Dress Flat Heeled Hiking Work Boots Ballet Flats Clogs Flats Mary Janes Moccasins Oxfords Slippers Sneakers Sport Casual Casual Style
Open Toe Platform Pumps Slingbacks Stilettos Wedges Heels Athletic Flip Flops Moccasins Not “thongs” Running Trail Walking Water-sport Sandals Bridal Collectible Formal Special Occasion Vintage Other Style
Shoe Icons The Bata Shoe Museum
“I’ve destroyed my feet completely but I don’t care. What do you really need your feet for anyway?” - Sarah Jessica Parker
Questions or Concerns?
Image Library:
Books Consulted: Barron, C. and Basson, K. (2010). Shoe Wearer’s 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, Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffer Publishing, Limited.