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2. Shoehorn - Wikipedia

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   A metal shoehorn A shoehorn used to don a pair of loafers A heavy duty long stainless steel shoehorn used to don safety footwear. A shoehorn or shoe horn (sometimes called a shoespooner, shoe spoon, shoe schlipp, or shoe tongue) is a tool with a short handle that flares into a longer spoon-like head meant to be held against the inside back of a snug-fitting shoe so that a person can slide the ...

3. Shoe tree (device) - Wikipedia

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   A shoe tree is a device approximating the shape of a foot that is placed inside a shoe to preserve its shape, stop it from developing creases, and thereby extend the life of the shoe. Perhaps more important than maintaining the shape, shoe trees also play a crucial part in wicking away moisture caused by sweat - a major cause of lining rot and ...

4. Vuvuzela - Wikipedia

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   The vuvuzela / v uː v uː ˈ z ɛ l ə / is a horn, with an inexpensive injection-moulded plastic shell about 65 centimetres (2 ft) long, which produces a loud monotone note, typically around B♭ 3 [2] (the first B♭ below middle C). [3] Some models are made in two parts to facilitate storage, and this design also allows pitch variation.

5. Last - Wikipedia

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   A last is a mechanical form shaped like a human foot. [9] Lasts come in many styles and sizes, depending on the exact job they are designed for. Common variations include simple uniform lasts for shoe repair, custom-purpose mechanized lasts for shoe factories, and custom-made lasts for bespoke footwear.

6. Jan Ernst Matzeliger - Wikipedia

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   After five years of work, Matzeliger obtained a patent for his invention of an automated shoe laster in 1883. [2] A skilled hand laster could produce 50 pairs in a ten-hour day. [3] Matzeliger's machine could produce between 150 and 700 pairs of shoes a day, cutting shoe prices across the nation in half. [2]

7. Shoemaking - Wikipedia

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   A shoe repair shop is a type of business establishment that fixes and remodels shoes and boots. Besides a shoe repair shop, a shoe repairer could work in department stores or shoe stores. Men's shoes on display in a shopping outlet. Sewing machine for shoemaking, shoe repair, and bag and heavy fabric repair work.