Exclusive shoes- The boots of musiam

Boots originated in Arctic Asia and over time spread across the globe's Arctic region. Certainly, boots are the dominant traditional footwear for natives of the area stretching from northern Asia to Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland, Lapland and on back to northern Siberia. As well as fulfilling their main purpose as protective and functional cold-climate footwear, boots are often social artifacts--such as Inuit boots whose external designs communicate information about their owners. Boots that protect wearers from desert heat and mountain cold are found in other parts of the world. The basic concept and construction of boots has changed very little over time.

Salmonskin boot

From the Yupik culture of arctic Alaska, this salmonskin boot has pre-formed sealskin sole.

Hunter's & waterproof Boot

Traditional boot-making skills render this typical Alaskan Inuit seal hunter's boot, made from sealskin and sewn with sinew, effectively waterproof.

Hausa camel-riding boots

 These early 20th-century Hausa camel-riding boots from sub-Saharan Africa are decorated with woven leather. The divided toes enable the wearer to grip a knotted strap. The boots protect the legs from sun, sand and chafing.

Wool boots

About a century ago, this pair of wool boots with turned-up toes and heavy, layered soles was worn by a Tibetan official- probably for a long time, too, given their condition.

Colorful-trimmed Boot

This colorful felt-trimmed pair of boots was made by Finnish Sami from reindeer skin. The soles are sewn with the pelt going in different directions to prevent slipping. A distinctive feature is the pointed, turned-up toe.

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Exclusive shoes- The universal Sandal

Sandal were the basic footwear of such ancient civilization of Egypt, Greece and Rome. Sandal have been the dominant footwear in the hot climate region of Africa, Asia and the American for centuries. After all sandal are made to order for torrid zones, since their firm soles protect the feet from scorching surfaces, while the minimal uppers allow air to circulate freely. In the 20th century the sandal has been reborn in Europe and north America as fashion footwear.
Some Exclusive Sandals:

1. From Pakistan-Afghanistan border

1. Wooden sandals with toe and heel stilts have been widely worn in Asia and Africa' this pair, attached to the feet with leather toe thongs, comes from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

2. A pair of Sandal From 19th Century

2. These sandals from 19th century Japan are made of iron. Hemp rope laces threaded through a series of iron loops on the perimeter bind the sandals to the feet.

3. Padukas, Chakris or Kharrows

3. Since cow-leather footwear was not traditionally popular within the Hindu religion, sandals from India were made of wood, ivory or metal, such as the three pictured here, and were variously called "Padukas, Chakris or Kharrows". The toe-knob grip is also a distinctive and centuries-old frature.

4. A high-heeled Swiss sandal

4. A high-heeled Swiss sandal of silk and kid belongs to the sandal revival of the 1930s. The sandal has remained a fashion staple on women's wardrobes ever since.

5. Concave rawhide sandals

5. These concave rawhide sandals with toe loops are from the Acholi people of Uganda and are about 100 years old; the hide has been incised, then pogmented, which results in their colourful pattern.

6. These square-toed, thick-soled sandals are from the Amazon region of South America. The soles are made from readily accessible tapir hide, and rope is attached to form toe loops and heel straps.

7.  Crocodile-shaped Sandal

7. Some sandals visually reflect their geographic origins, such as this crocodile-shaped model that comes from, appropriately, the lagoon district of Ghana.

8 .Flexible Sandal

8. A sandal from Somalia is designed for desert wear. The layered leather sole protect the feet from heat, while the upturned fronts enable the wearer to walk more easily, with a rolling gait, on sand.

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Some Exclusive Shoes-you never seen before

From the earliest gleanings of footwear history from around the world, we know that shoes have always been status symbol, worn especially by person of power authority. Overtime shoes transcended purely practical application and became, as objects of beauty in themselves, essential fashion accessories. In many cultures, shoes have long been associated with religious practices. And specially designed shoes have also enabled people to perform more effectively, whether their undertakings involve work, dance or sports.

Have a look some old awesome shoes with details

Fashion and aesthetics are the primary ambitions of this beautiful pair of hand embroidered  stain boots by Pinet, late 19th century France.

Protection and performance are both represented in this double rubber-walled insulated boot of 1980. Designed for U.S. Military personnel serving in the subzero Arctic, the boot protects the foot from extreme cold; it can also be pressurized while the wearer is in flight and during parachute jumps.

Safety on wet, slippery ship decks is the role of this 19th century American sailor's shoe made from hemp cord, which stays rough and thus provides traction even when wet.

Status is represented by these sandals from the royal court of the Ashanti, in West Africa. The leather soles are cut in the shape of human figures. Adorning each sandal are wooden figures covered with gold leaf one represents the king on his throne (Left); the second, his two wives on another throne.

Decorated woven leather sandals worm by the Hausa people of  West Africa

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