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2. Winklepicker - Wikipedia

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   Winklepicker boots, 2009. Winklepickers or winkle pickers are a style of shoe or boot worn from the 1950s onward, especially popular with British rock and roll fans such as teddy boys. The feature that gives both the boot and shoe their name is the very sharp and long pointed toe, reminiscent of medieval footwear and approximately the same as ...

3. Jika-tabi - Wikipedia

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   Jika-tabi (地下足袋, lit. "tabi that touch the ground") are a style of footwear with a divided toe, originating in Japan. They are similar to tabi socks in both appearance and construction. Though they can be worn with traditional thonged footwear such as geta and zōri, jika-tabi are mostly designed and made to be worn alone as outdoor ...

4. Hwahyejang - Wikipedia

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   Hwahyejang ( Korean : 화혜장) are craftsmen who construct traditional Korean footwear. The shoes are classified into hwa (shoes that go over the ankle) and hye (shoes that do not cover the ankle), hence the compound word " hwahyejang ". [1] Historically, the two distinct types of shoe were made by separate specialist craftsmen, the hyejang ...

5. Caligae - Wikipedia

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   Caligae ( sg.: caliga) are heavy-duty, thick-soled openwork boots, with hobnailed soles. They were worn by the lower ranks of Roman cavalrymen and foot-soldiers, and possibly by some centurions. [ 1] A durable association of caligae with the common soldiery is evident in the latter's description as caligati ("booted ones"). [ 2]

6. Peal and Company Limited - Wikipedia

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   Peal & Co (Peal and Company Limited) manufactured English shoes from 1565 until 1965. [1] The once successful British firm catered to a variety of notable individuals and moved locations several times over the years before it was purchased by Foster & Sons. [2] Brooks Brothers uses the marque today for boots and shoes manufactured in England ...

7. Dr. Martens - Wikipedia

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   Dr. Martens. Dr. Martens also known as Doc Martens, Docs, or DMs, [ 2] is a footwear and clothing brand, headquartered in Wollaston, Northamptonshire. Although famous for its footwear, the company also makes a range of accessories including clothing and bags. The footwear is distinguished by its air-cushioned sole, upper shape, welted ...