Editing Shoe (section)

=== Boot ===
{{Main article|Boot}}
[[File:S3 safety footwear.jpg|thumb|right|A pair of [[Steel-toe boot|steel-toed]] safety boots]]

[[Boot]]s are a specialized type of footwear that covers the foot and extends up the leg. They serve both functional and fashion purposes, offering protection from elements like water, snow, and mud while also being a fashion statement.

Cowboy boots, for instance, are known for their distinctive style and are popular among cowboys in the [[western United States]]. [[Hiking boot]]s, on the other hand, are designed for comfort and support during long walks in rough terrains. [[Snow boot]]s are ideal for wet or snowy weather, providing warmth and protection against the elements. Additionally, boots are used in specialized activities like skiing, ice skating, and climbing due to their unique features tailored to these activities.<ref name="DeWeese_Daniel">{{cite news|last=DeWeese|first=G. Daniel|title=The Functional Side of Cowboy Boots|url=http://www.truewestmagazine.com/jcontent/living-the-dream/living-the-dream/fashion/2731-the-functional-side-of-cowboy-boots|access-date=August 10, 2012|newspaper=[[True West Magazine]]|date=June 29, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016062459/http://www.truewestmagazine.com/jcontent/living-the-dream/living-the-dream/fashion/2731-the-functional-side-of-cowboy-boots|archive-date=October 16, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Chand_Elise">{{cite book|last=Chand|first=Elise Gaston|title=A Parent's Guide to Riding Lessons: Everything You Need to Know to Survive and Thrive With a Horse-Loving Kid|year=2009|publisher=Storey Publishing|location=[[North Adams, Massachusetts]]|isbn=978-1-60342-447-9|pages=91|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Iu2CzhW0g3YC&q=exotic+cowboy+boots&pg=PA91|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160510104233/https://books.google.com/books?id=Iu2CzhW0g3YC&pg=PA91&lpg=PA91&dq=exotic+cowboy+boots&source=bl&ots=o4vQGrMP6f&sig=qM8AFCqdgGZc_0dhQygyIq2UM6k&hl=en&sa=X&ei=cmAkUOTrNIag8gTctYG4Cw&ved=0CDYQ6AEwADgK#v=onepage&q=exotic%20cowboy%20boots&f=false|archive-date=2016-05-10}}</ref><ref name="Howe_Steve">{{cite news|last=Howe|first=Steve|title=Boots|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DOIDAAAAMBAJ&q=hiking+boots&pg=PA43|access-date=August 10, 2012|newspaper=Backpacker|date=March 2002|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318234513/http://books.google.com/books?id=DOIDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA43&lpg=PA43&dq=hiking+boots&source=bl&ots=8CoJk-V0n9&sig=ZtaEOvkfB_S5S40bn7bAi7UF-3g&hl=en&sa=X&ei=amIkUMuJFI-g8gSE_IDYCA&ved=0CFAQ6AEwBTgK#v=onepage&q=hiking%20boots&f=false|archive-date=March 18, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Stimpert_Desiree">{{cite news|last=Stimpert|first=Desiree|title=What Makes a Boot a Snow Boot|url=http://shoes.about.com/od/boots/a/snow_boots.htm|access-date=August 10, 2012|newspaper=[[About.com]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723171147/http://shoes.about.com/od/boots/a/snow_boots.htm|archive-date=July 23, 2012}}</ref>

Boots may also be attached to [[snowshoe]]s to increase the distribution of weight over a larger [[surface area]] for walking in [[snow]]. [[Ski boots]] are a specialized snow boot which are used in [[alpine skiing|alpine]] or [[cross-country skiing]] and designed to provide a way to attach the skier to his/her [[ski]]s using [[ski binding]]s. The ski/boot/binding combination is used to effectively transmit control inputs from the skier's legs to the snow. [[Ice skate]]s are another specialized boot with a metal blade attached to the bottom which is used to propel the wearer across a sheet of [[ice]].<ref name="Bellis_Mary Ice">{{cite news|last=Bellis|first=Mary|title=History of Ice Skates|url=http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bliceskates.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121205235844/http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bliceskates.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 5, 2012|access-date=August 10, 2012|newspaper=[[About.com]]}}</ref> [[Inline skates]] are similar to ice skates but with a set of three to four wheels in lieu of the blade, which are designed to mimic ice skating on solid surfaces such as wood or concrete.<ref name="Olsen_Scott&Brennan">{{cite web|last=Olsen|first=Scott & Brennan|title=Inline-Skates|url=http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/Inline.html|publisher=lemelson.mit.edu|access-date=August 10, 2012|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502164738/http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/Inline.html|archive-date=May 2, 2006}}</ref>

Boots are designed to withstand heavy wear to protect the wearer and provide good traction. They are generally made from sturdy leather uppers and non-leather outsoles. They may be used for [[uniform]]s of the [[police]] or [[military]], as well as for protection in industrial settings such as [[mining]] and [[construction]]. Protective features may include [[steel-toe boots|steel-tipped toes]] and soles or [[ankle]] guards.<ref name="Construction_Materials">{{cite book|last1=Somaiya |first1=A. |last2=James |first2=E. |last3=Wieffering |first3=N. |title=Construction Materials|year=2008|publisher=Pearson Education South Africa|location=Forest Drive, Pinelands, [[Cape Town]]|isbn=978-1-77025-156-4|pages=36|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VIVr_oR3JowC&q=safety+boots&pg=PA36|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508104957/https://books.google.com/books?id=VIVr_oR3JowC&pg=PA36&lpg=PA36&dq=safety+boots&source=bl&ots=hydz0hRuEA&sig=5OSk5uTUJBdFY4z2GJK-Rz6Arm8&hl=en&sa=X&ei=gFkkUM2KM4fM9QSvmIGwDA&ved=0CGUQ6AEwBzgK#v=onepage&q=safety%20boots&f=false|archive-date=2016-05-08}}</ref>