Speech A Speech On Shoes

Shoes are very important to people because they provide protection and lead us to adventure. In the Holocaust Museum, there are over 25,000 shoes that remain from the ruins of the concentration camps. Everyone who sees these shoes are left with profound thought because every one of them has the imprint of the individuals who once wore them. All of these shoes help us imagine who may have been wearing them at one point and we are reminded of those who died. Each shoe at one point had an individual like you and me that once guided them to new places but now we must remember each individual so we can tell the adventure that their shoes once guided them through

I have decided to write about Toms Shoes. Toms is an American brand of clothes, shoes, and accessories. There are several reasons why I choose this topic and this particular brand of shoes. In my point of view, Toms shoes are fashionably elegant. Also, they are affordable for a great number of families with minimum wage. Additionally, Toms company cares about the environment. Moreover, Toms is a charitable company. My reasons are elaborated upon hereunder.

It all started with a Jumpman and a swoosh, it was more than just a shoe it was the start of a culture. What most people look at as just a shoe to protect their feet has a story behind it and a deeper meaning to me and many others than “just a pair of shoes”. Don’t put on a pair of shoes unless you know how to wear them right. For every pair I own I could explain the troubles I went through and the people I met to get each sneaker. The best feeling was opening that fresh shoe box and taking out that paper wrapping. Putting on each new pair of sneakers is like taking a breath of fresh air each pair crisp as bacon. I am one among many sneakerheads, people who love to buy, sell, trade, and collect rare shoes. There is a culture, lifestyle, and history behind sneaker collecting. Most people would think dropping hundreds if not thousands on a pair of shoes is crazy but I believe sneakers are essential.

The first few times you see shoes mentioned is irrelevant, but once you get to the chapter “The Family of Little Feet,” shoes begin to take on a meaning. A woman came up to Esperanza and her friends Rachel and Lucy, offering a bag of shoes which were said to be “one pair of lemon shoes and one red and one pair of dancing shoes that used to be white but were now pale blue” (40). The girls were excited by the shoes, made clear by the line “Hurray! Today we are Cinderella because our feet fit exactly” (40). They even go as far to describe them as “magic high heels” (40) while they were learning to walk in them. Soon, however, this innocence and joy get tainted once the girls go walking in the shoes, first having Mr. Benny, the grocer, say, “Them are dangerous. You girls too young to be wearing shoes like that” (41). But this didn’t faze the girls, and they continued walking. They enjoyed the attention they were getting, Esperanza even saying, “these are the best shoes. We will never go back to wearing the other

When you hear the word sneakers, what do you think of? For me sneakers was a word that inspired me to be great. When i think of sneakers i think of people of a high caliber. For example, i think of Raf Simmons, Lebron James, Michael Jordan, kanye, and so many more. Fortunately, there's not only one way to view sneakers. Some people may see shoes as just a shoe, but others may see it as a culture and/or a way of life. At a young age i fell in love with sneakers. At the age of 12 i probably owned over 20 pairs of sneakers. I did this because i saw sneakers in a way that others didn't. For example, Jordan sneakers aren't just Jordan sneakers to me. This is because the men in my life have made very terrible decisions. For example, there was a point

In the text “Exposed Toes” the author, Diane Riva, reflects on her collection of shoes and how each pair has a meaning to her. She describes how each pair of shoe she owns relates to a specific memory or time period in her life. She asserts that shoes can tell stories of our lives and are not just an article of clothing that we wear on our feet. Riva goes through all the shoes she owns and explains their story and how the shoe is a part of her life. For example, she brings up her black sneakers which are worn when we works at a bar. She states, “they are constant recipients of the over-filled glass of alcohol.” From this we learn her profession and get some insight on her memories as a bartender. Riva talks about all of her shoes in this manner

Christian Louboutin once said “a shoe has so much more to offer than just to walk”. Similarly, author Diane Riva discusses this idea in her essay “Exposed Toes”. Riva takes a compelling approach to her argument believing that shoes are not just part of your wardrobe rather they are your identity. For Riva, her black sneakers represent her career life as they are the shoes she wears to work, her boat shoes resemble her connection with nature, her high-heel dress shoes speak for her elegance, her sandals represent her spontaneous self and lastly her “shoes of choice” are her natural feet as they represent everything about Riva’s world and go with her everywhere. Overall, Riva express that her shoes are her identity and each pair resemble apart of her character.

Sandals...tennis shoes…heels…flip-flops. I am a teen girl and as the saying goes, “you can never have too many shoes.” Every school year since I can remember, my mom would take me to shop for shoes. Not just one pair, but dress shoes and athletic shoes. I have always known that I’m blessed to have all the necessities that I need in life, but never felt spoiled or that my expectations were too high. As I look at my closet filled with shoes, I think back to David. David was a little first grade boy I knew from the Ready Set Teach program. A little boy who struggled for everything he had in life and whose tattered shoes ironically touched my soul.

While the knowledge that many amenities that are expected in America are not remotely available in some regions of Africa is common, shoes usually do not top that list. While many American cities institute laws requiring those in public to wear shoes, some African villages find the concept of footwear foreign. The problem of shoelessness extends beyond just comfort, as foot injuries spread disease, create life long disabilities, and reduce the quality of living for many children. Giving shoes to these children, then, seems like a fitting answer to a desperate situation. Companies built upon that answer such as TOMS shoes, however, end up contributing to impoverished conditions that drive shoelessness rather than reducing it in the long run.

Upon entering high school, sandals and average sneakers were no longer good enough. Instead I became more comfortable with myself when I was introduced to the Retro Air Jordans. It was then that I realized my sneakers had become a reflection of my identity and individuality. One of

Sneakers have transformed our world. Created in the 18th century, the rubber soled shoes were known for helping people get around quietly, resulting in the name, sneakers. Initially, sneakers were quite a pain to wear and were made solely for labor-intensive activities and athletic endeavors. Thankfully, much has changed since then and sneakers have become iconic fashion statements and a staple in almost everyone’s wardrobe.

The biggest contributor to the scarcity of footwear in Africa is economic underdevelopment. The financial opportunities for employment are nonexistent for many families, and shoes appear to be a non-essential when stacked against food and basic needs. Surprisingly, Kwame the teacher stated that “even if families are able to afford shoes they frequently only have one pair—they save wearing them for special occasions, such as church” (Conti). He also pointed out that in some areas, wearing a commodity such as shoes serves as an invitation to be harassed or even robbed. Ishmael Beah discovered this very occurrence in the opposite corner of Africa, detailing how “men yanked our torn crapes”, which were extremely worn and damaged sneakers, “off

The short story “Tickits,” by Paul Milenski, is about a person named Toby Heckler who admires his shoes, hands out tickets to people for their misdeeds, and has a mom who is a bad influence on him. Toby values his shoes because he can take care of them, and it is a great part of his appearance. Having shoes is an item that he can take control over, and he takes advantage of it by valuing it as a gift. First of all, Toby takes care of his shoes by polishing them so it will have a new look. When “Toby sat on the floor, [he] bit his tongue, [and he] went to [polish] his sneakers spanking white” (2). Toby treats his shoes as something valuable since he polishes his shoes unlike others. He does this because he wants to promote positivity to others

Footwear also known as shoes was invented to protect a person’s foot while doing various activities, primarily created for functional and practical use. However, shoe design has constantly evolved throughout history and from culture to culture. The notion of complementing your outfit with the perfect shoe has been the impetus of design and many styles of shoes; such as high heels, flats and sneakers. Modern footwear varies widely in design, comfortability and cost. Nike is a multinational company that offers many types of footwear and has been a leading pioneer in the retail market for decades. Air Jordan’s and Converse are notably Nike’s most proverbial brands. These two brands are a quintessential example of a price difference within the same corporation.