Materials Used to Make Shoes

Shoes with different styles and materials are available in the markets. You may have tried leather shoes, cloth shoes, and plastic shoes in your life. High heels shoes and leather shoes seem uncomfortable but make you look rock star and fashionable. Different varieties of shoes make your wardrobe complete. Shoes are basically made with different materials in accordance with the expected use. On different occasions and events, we wear different types of shoes. We prefer to wear plastic shoes for a safe workout when chances of toe damages are high.  While comfortable and light materials are best in running shoes to enhance athletic performance. Some commonly used materials are discussed here with brief but most relevant information.

1.      Leather Materials Used to Make Shoes

          Leather is a highly flexible material that lasts in the original shape for a longer period of time. Elasticity in the leather material makes it stretchable and resistance against abrasion. Leather is the best insulator of heat, therefore, leather shoes have the capability to regulate temperature. Moreover, leather material is breathable that also benefit in hot temperature to provide a comfortable and cool environment to your feet. Somehow, there are some drawbacks of leather shoes which are presented here. See these drawbacks if you are planning to buy a pair of leather shoes.

Drawbacks:

1.      Leather material is heavy

2.      Leather material is relatively expensive therefore shoes made of real leather are available at high prices.

3.      Some shoe makers are also manufacturing artificial leather. These artificial leathers shoes are also available high prices in the market. Even prices are the same but there is a huge difference in the quality of shoe material. Artificial leather is not durable therefore shoes made up of fake or artificial leather does not last for a longer period of time.

4.      Leather shoes made up of untreated leather material can be vulnerable to water damages.          

2.      Synthetic Materials Used to Make Shoes

          PU, Synthetic leather, and PU leather are the common names of Synthetic materials. Shoe manufacturing companies also use this type of material to produce attractive shoes for males and females. Synthetic leather materials come in different shades of colors that makes shoes look gorgeous. The durability of the synthetic material shoes highly depends upon the method of adhesion used in the manufacturing process. High quality synthetics provide a smooth surface to the shoes and prevents the shoes from getting creases and wrinkles on the surface. High quality synthetic causal shoes are best as party wear and formal dress code at the workplace. Somehow, synthetic leather is also in use to manufacture sports shoes and running joggers. Some disadvantages of synthetic material are enlisted below:

Drawbacks:

1.      The Synthetic Shoes are relatively less durable

2.      The synthetic shoes made up of poor quality material easily get creases and wrinkles that make the shoes look dull and old.

3.      Cloth Materials Used to Make Shoes

Cloth material shoes are commonly used for children and pre-walkers in our society. Somehow, people also wear cloth shoes as house shoes. Baby slippers and occasional footwear of infants are also manufactured of a soft cloth. Canvas, fleece, and satin are common products of cloth shoes. Fabric or cloth made shoes has some special advantages that you must know while purchasing cloth shoes for your babies or yourself. Fleece made shoes can keep feet warm in the winter season. While satin decorate shoes and cotton made shoes provide comfortable soles and protect from the indoor elements. Some drawbacks of cloth shoes are enlisted below:

Drawbacks:

¶  Cloth shoes are not completely safe to wear outdoor.

¶  Cloth shoes usually have limited water proof capabilities.

4.      Plastic Materials Used to Make Shoes

Plastic Material shoes are also available in the market for indoor wear. Plastic slippers are commonly used in the Eastern Countries. Male and female of all age can wear these plastic material shoes manufactured in different shapes and styles. Plastic shoes are best to use in the raining weather and cool weather. Plastic material is easily washable. Durability and beautiful colors of plastic shoes are the key reasons why people should buy plastic shoes. In addition, plastic shoes are available in the market at relatively cheaper rates than leather and synthetic shoes so people can easily afford to buy a pair of plastic shoes for house use.

Drawbacks:

¶  Not enough safe for an outdoor walk.

¶  Can cause to have non-chic problems in feet.      

5.      Rubber Materials Used to Make Shoes

Rubber a soft and easily available material is also in use to make shoes for an indoor and outdoor walk. High quality and hard rubber are used to make soles of running shoes and tennis shoes. While soft rubber material is in use to make straps of the sandals and open shoes. Rubber is also made up of polyester. Rubber material has elasticity and flexibility, therefore, this running shoes made up of rubber material last for a longer period of time in the best condition.        

6.      Foam Materials Used to Make Shoes

The foam material is used in different types of shoes as supportive material to ensure comfortable upper side and sole of shoes. Foam material allows air and water to pass through open cells. Thus shoes made up of the foam material are best to control the temperature inside the shoes and prevent feet from getting an infection because of the extremely hot temperature inside the shoes. Foam is commonly used in the shoes made up of leather and synthetic to provide a softness. Some common materials of foam are Latex foam, polyurethane material, and EVA foam.    

7.      Other Materials Used to Make Shoes

Other materials used in the shoes are polyester, wool, lycra, rayon, polypropylene, and nylon. These materials provide versatile shoes with attractive designs for females and males. While buying shoes of these materials you must have to take into consideration the specific properties of these materials. Some materials cannot provide breathability and temperature control system. Therefore, in hot weather, such materials can make your shoes unbearable and extremely hot from inside. In such a situation, your feet may get infection and rashes.