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1 Designer Jeffrey Campbell is famous for creating a boot with which women's name?
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Lisa
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Linda
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Lita
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Lyndsay
Correct!Wrong!Lita
Lita boots are currently all the rage. Their ankle length, platform style is completed with a wooden heel and laces like a corset heel. You can pair them with your favorite jeans or your newest dress.
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2 What is the official name for rubber rain boots?
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Worky boots
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Puddle boots
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Damp boots
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Wellington boots
Correct!Wrong!Wellington boots
Wellington boots, or "wellies," are meant for wet, rainy days, and you can get them in any cute color or style you desire. Originally, Wellington boots were the outdoor footwear choice of British royals. They became popular after the Duke of Wellington wore them in the 1800s.
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3 Elegant cutouts are a signature of which kind of heels?
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D'Orsay heels
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French heels
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Brogues
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Kitten heels
Correct!Wrong!D'Orsay heels
Count Alfred d'Orsay created the d'Orsay heel to be worn by men. By exposing the mid-section of your foot, d'Orsay heels add a flattering look to your most elegant ensembles. The style has been imitated and improved by designers like Jimmy Choo.
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4 Marilyn Monroe was frequently seen sporting this type of heel. What kind is it?
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Open toe
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Peep-toe
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Monks
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Scarpin
Correct!Wrong!Peep-toe
Sometimes, peep-toe heels are called pin-up heels. They were a favorite of the ancient Greeks, but stars like Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe helped them reach the popular status they have today.
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5 They look similar, but they're not Mary Janes. What are they?
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Docksides
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Brogues
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Monk strap shoes
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Moccasins
Correct!Wrong!Monk strap shoes
Monk strap shoes were created by monks looking for an alternative to open-toed sandals. Monk strap shoes can have a single or double strap and buckle, like Mary Janes, but they are designed for less formal occasions.
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6 Do you know the name of these fiber-soled casual shoes?
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Jelly shoes
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Boat shoes
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Oxfords
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Espadrilles
Correct!Wrong!Espadrilles
Espadrilles are lightweight, made from canvas and fiber. Considered the shoe of rebellion in Cuban culture, they are now the number one choice of footwear for the freethinkers and fashion bohemians of the world.
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7 What tasty name is given to this pair of canvas shoes?
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Gum sole shoes
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Dinner shoes
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Candy shoes
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Sugar shoes
Correct!Wrong!Gum sole shoes
Gum sole shoes are similar to standard canvas sneakers, but there's one distinct difference. Gum soles are named for the thick rubber sole attached to the bottom of the canvas shell. The material is similar to an eraser you would find at the end of your pencil.
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8 This shoe's signature is its wooden sole. What kind of shoe is it?
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Clog
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Wedge
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Platform
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Mule
Correct!Wrong!Clog
Clogs were originally created for mine workers and farmers. Usually associated with the Dutch, clogs can come in many forms. Both Japanese and Swedish cultures have long embraced clogs as part of their traditional attire.
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9 Which of these materials is the most popular for making shoes?
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Vinyl
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Leather
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Canvas
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Foam
Correct!Wrong!Leather
For as long as shoes have been made, leather has remained the most popular material. Canvas and certain plastics are also popular, but leather seems to maintain its standing.
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10 A lot of imagination is needed to create which shoe style, seen here?
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Concept
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Theater
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Metallic
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Fantasy
Correct!Wrong!Fantasy
When designers really want to show off their stuff, they create fantasy shoes. While not the most practical or comfortable, fantasy shoes prove that the sky is the limit when it comes to creativity.
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