Footwear Design and Development

Footwear: Any outer covering of foot which provides protection of foot from heat, cold, rain, dirtiness, dampness or roughness of the ground in walking and standing as well as provides decoration to increase aesthetic appeal of a costume. Function of Footwear: To protect the sole of the foot from the heat, cold, dampness, dirt or roughness of the ground in walking and standing. To protect the upper part of the foot and the leg from the cold, rain, thorns, and insect or other bites. To assist the foot to perform some abnormal task. This includes the various sports such as football, cricket, hockey, running, fishing, riding, mountaineering, dancing, etc., all of which today have their own special footwear. To overcome abnormalities in the foot itself, the surgical boot being the extreme example of this. To complete a costume. To indicate rank or office. Materials used in footwear: ·     Upper materials ·     Lining materials · ...