Naira R Matevosyan

Encyclopedia of Shoes Naira R Matevosyan

Publisher Marketing: Shoe is more than a footwear. It conveys our character, statement, taste, mood, and perspective. When buying a favorite shoe, many of us remain unaware of the story, history and rationale behind the creation of the footwear we choose. This books presents the foot types, innervation and pressure points, disorders and deformities, a comparative chart of shoe sizes practiced in several countries, shoe legends, records and museums, as well as 75 styles of shoes, boots, slippers, sportswear, dancewear, orthopaedic and medicinal shoes, space and military footwear, chopines, loafers, sandals, sneakers, and moccasins from the fashion giants such as Adidas, ALDO, Allen Edmonds, Calvin Klein, Capezio, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Louboutin, Cole Haan, Dolce & Gabbana, Dr. Martens, Jimmy Choo, Ferragamo, Galliano, Givenchy, Gucci, Karen Scott, Marc Jacobs, Nike, Oscar de la Renta, Reebok, Rockport, Pierre Cardin, Prada, Puma, Sonia Rykiel, Timberland, Tod's, Valentino, Versace, Zanotti, ZARA, and many others. Shoes are sorted in alphabetical order based on the style and not on the brand. Each presentation includes shoemaking purpose, history and materials, accompanied with illustrations of the modern brands. Welcome to our shoeland!