shoe
Let an agent handle shoes by type, size system, materials, fit and safety, including protective footwear standards.
Research draft, second pass
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Purpose and description
Let an agent handle shoes by type, size system, materials, fit and safety, including protective footwear standards.
A covering for the foot, with a sole and usually an upper, worn for protection and comfort; forms include sandals, boots, clogs and traditional footwear such as geta and zori.
What it is for: Protecting feet, supporting walking and expressing style and tradition.
It can be wear and fit it; size and convert sizes; repair and resole it; certify it, for protective use.
Distinguishing features
Covers the foot with a sole
Several incompatible size systems
Protective footwear has certified classes
Traditional forms vary widely
What it looks like
A sole with an upper enclosing or strapping the foot; heels, laces and closures vary.
Physical character
EU size step: 6.67 mm - Paris point
Mondopoint: foot length in mm mm - ISO 9407
How it is recognised
Sole and upper
Size markings in EU, UK, US or Mondopoint systems
Safety marks such as EN ISO 20345 S3
Related models
is a kind of - footwear
is made of - materials
is regulated as - when protective
is sized by - standards
In practice
Families and kinds
everyday shoes
boots
sandals and clogs
safety footwear
traditional footwear such as geta, zori, asagutsu
Standards and regulation
EN ISO 20345 safety footwear
ISO 9407 Mondopoint
EU Footwear Labelling Directive 94/11/EC
Failure modes and hazards
Slips from poor soles
Foot injuries from poor fit
Unsafe high heels for some uses
Also called
+127
Where this came from
wikidata · CC0 1.0
Also registered as vr.tr.shoe
Drafted structure
Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.
Type and size Which shoe and size.
Size systems cause confusion.
Type
Shoe, boot, sandal.
Type
Footwear type.
- What type of footwear is it? definition
- What is it for? definition
Size
Size system.
Size
Size and system.
- What size is it, in which system? measurement
- What is the Mondopoint equivalent? measurement
Materials What it is made of.
Materials decide durability.
Parts
Upper, lining, sole.
Materials
Materials by part.
- What are the upper, lining and sole made of? definition
- Is the label compliant? boundary
Care
Cleaning and repair.
Care
Care and repair.
- How should it be cleaned? action
- Can it be resoled? action
Safety Protection and grip.
Footwear protects or endangers.
Protection
Certified classes.
Protection
Protective class.
- Which protective class does it meet? provenance
- Is it right for the workplace hazard? boundary
Grip
Slip resistance.
Grip
Slip resistance.
- How slip resistant is the sole? measurement
- On which surfaces? definition
Fit Comfort and health.
Fit affects foot health.
Comfort
Fit.
Fit
Fit to the foot.
- Does it fit length and width? measurement
- What causes pain? boundary
Health
Foot problems.
Health
Health advice.
- When should someone see a podiatrist? action
- Is special footwear needed? boundary
What the second pass must settle
- Should footwear types be separate entries?
- How should size conversions be standardised?
- How should traditional footwear be described respectfully?