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Shoe 1 Wellington Boot For working in a cold store. The boot has a thermal lining and a thick sole to keep the foot warm. Made in Weighs 1550g Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 2 Firefighters boot The silver coating on this boot is designed to reflect heat, keeping the foot cool. Made in 1990s, weighs 925g. Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 3 Brewer’s Clog The strange sole of this shoe is designed to stop the wearer from slipping on the wet floor of the brewery. Made in 1880’s, weighs 755g. Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 4 Foundry Clog The wood sole provided insulation from the heat. The flap protected the shoe fastenings from sparks. Made , weighs 1225g Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 5 Tank Boot The felt sole of this boot was designed to prevent sparks on the metal floor of the tank. Made between , weighs 510g Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 6 RAF Exhaust Boot Heat from the engine of the plane was piped into the boot, which kept the wearer’s feet warm. Made between , weighs 1060g Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 7 Patten This shoe was designed to be worn over other shoes, to keep them off wet ground. Made between , weighs 305g. Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 8 Carriage Boot Carriages had no heating, so warm boots were worn to keep feet warm. Made between 1880 and Weighs 250g. Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 9 Digging Iron Designed to be worn over shoes, to make digging easier. Made between Weighs 300g. Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org
Shoe 10 Rubber Overshoe Designed to be worn over high-heeled shoes in wet weather. Made in 1960’s, weighs 145g Resource provided by images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org