1. What does the shoe do? Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

2. 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 1991. Weighs 1550g Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

3. 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 www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

4. 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 www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

5. Shoe 4 Foundry Clog The wood sole provided insulation from the heat. The flap protected the shoe fastenings from sparks. Made 1950-70, weighs 1225g Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

6. Shoe 5 Tank Boot The felt sole of this boot was designed to prevent sparks on the metal floor of the tank. Made between 1939-45, weighs 510g Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

7. 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 1939-45, weighs 1060g Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

8. Shoe 7 Patten This shoe was designed to be worn over other shoes, to keep them off wet ground. Made between 1830-50, weighs 305g. Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

9. Shoe 8 Carriage Boot Carriages had no heating, so warm boots were worn to keep feet warm. Made between 1880 and 1900. Weighs 250g. Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

10. Shoe 9 Digging Iron Designed to be worn over shoes, to make digging easier. Made between 1900-1950. Weighs 300g. Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org

11. Shoe 10 Rubber Overshoe Designed to be worn over high-heeled shoes in wet weather. Made in 1960’s, weighs 145g Resource provided by www.mylearning.org images © Northampton Museum and Art Gallerywww.mylearning.org