Why I wear shoes.

There are many reasons I enjoy wearing shoes. They provide comfort and can reflect ones personality. All while preventing wear and tear on your feet. I think that shoes are greatly underappreciated; these days we have such a selection and an ease of acquirement, that we tend to pass over the meaning of their true value. The first shoes were sought out to protect us from the cold weather, sharp objects, and rough surfaces. With passing time, innovative thinking, and a demand for sophisticated shoe designs, the shoe industry grew. Shoes were not just made to protect your feet from harsh climates and rough grounds, they were worn as a source of personal identity as well, Particularly the rich. A variety of appealing fabrics began showing colors in shoe wear. As demand grew for shoes much like the demand for personal transportation had grown, more and more were produced. This evolved the shoe industry to lower prices making a pair of shoes affordable to the middle to lower classes. Everyday I wake up and do something productive; shoes are almost guaranteed to play a role in getting the job done properly and efficiently. For example; we choose to heat our house with a wood stove. This saves money but not individual work. Bringing wood into the house is something that has to be done to keep the family warm. I bring in the wood using a pair of muck boots. They are lightweight, fully waterproof, and keep my feet particularly warm. The job takes a good 45 minutes. Without these boots my feet would be exposed to these bitter climates, flourishing the chance of frostbite and would greatly lengthen my work time. Carrying the weight of the wood also improves my chance of puncturing my foot, or rolling my ankle. Both of these chances are counteracted with the support of my boot. Ultimately I wear shoes for protection and style. I like to slip on my J’s and enjoy my feet being surrounded by excellence.