| − | A '''shoe''' is an item of footwear, usually constructed of [[leather]] and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy [[sole]] and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the [[ankle]]. | + | A '''shoe''' is an item of footwear, usually constructed of [[leather]] and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy [[sole]] and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the [[ankle]]. Shoes protect the feet from getting hurt. They also create friction for ease of movement and can help back problems. |