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custom made for Harry S. Truman .]] A boot is a type of Shoe that covers at least the Foot and the Ankle and sometimes extends up to the Knee . Most have a heel that is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece. Hi-top Athletic Shoe s are generally not considered boots, even though they do cover the ankle. DIFFERENT KINDS OF BOOTS Boots designed for protection from the elements may be made of a single closely-stitched piece (of leather, rubber, skin etc) to prevent the entry of water, mud or dirt through the gaps left between the laces and the tongue in other types of shoes. Simple waterproof Gumboot s are made in different lengths of uppers, and, in extreme cases, thigh-boots called "waders" used by Anglers end at the waist-level of the wearer. Other types of boots are sturdy in nature, meant for protection in wilderness or industrial settings. Speciality boots have been made to temporarily protect steelworkers if they get caught in pools of molten metal; to protect chemical workers from a wide variety of chemical exposure; and there are insulated, inflatable, boots designed for walking in the Antarctic continent. However, most work boots are "laceups" made from leather; formerly they were usually shod with Hobnails and heel- and toe-plates, but now usually with a thick rubber sole, and often with steel Toecap s. Work boots (like the popular Dr. Martens ) were adopted by Skinhead s and Punks as part of their typical dress and have migrated to more mainstream fashion, including women's wear. s, platform Sole s, pointed toes, Zipper closures and the like. Generally boots became rare towards the end of the 20th century. Today, they are becoming more and more popular -- especially men's and women's boots that have a long bootleg. Specialty boots have been designed for many different types of Sport s, particularly rugby, Football and Soccer , Riding , Skiing and Snowboarding , Skating , and sporting in wet conditions. Boots have their own devotees among Shoe Fetishists and Foot Fetishists . Tall boots, such as those designed for military dress and Horseback Riding may have a tab, loop or handle at the top known as a bootstrap, allowing one to use fingers or a tool to provide better leverage in getting the boots on. A German legend about a boy lifting himself by his bootstraps into the air, allowing him to fly, has led to the word's metaphorical use in many different contexts; see Bootstrapping and Booting . BOOTS IN IDIOM
TYPES OF BOOTS ''A type of boot can fit into more than one of these categories, and may therefore be mentioned in more than one category'' Forms Styles
Sorts
Sport boots
Work boots
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