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2.It ‘s very difficult to solve any problem thinking of feet.

3.Military boots are designed to provide a combination of grip, ankle flexibility, and extra foot support.

4.They are traditionally made of soft, water penetration leather.

5.Many military boots combine technologies applied in hiking boots.

3. Listen to the text again and be ready to answer the questions:

1.What are the main features of military shoes?

2.When are they used?

Unit 7

Comfortable shoes

Text A

1. Read and remember the following words:

1.perfect – досконалий,ідеальний

2.hiking – подорожуванняпішки

3.impact – удар

4.regardless – незважаючи

5.to consider – враховувати

6.blister – водянка

7.callus – мозоль

8.corns – мозолі

9.ingrown nails – нігті,щовросли

10.cause – спричиняти,породжувати

11.painted shoes – туфлізвузькимносо

12.big toe – великийпалецьнанозі

13.misalignment – непрозташуванняавильне

14.posture – постава

15.spine – хребет

16.bending –нахил

17.pressure – здавлення

18.abrasion - абразивність

19.cushioning – пом'якшення

20.distribution – розподіл

21.to take a toll – позначатися,бутипр чиною

22.knees – коліна

23.hips – стегна

24.pumps – туфлі-лодочки

25.sporty slip-ons – спортивнітуфлілегкі()

26. flats – туфпласкіна

йпідошві

27.flexible – гнучкий

28.stiff – жорстокий

29.age bracket - віковагрупа

2. Read and translate the following text:

Comfortable shoes

Since different shoes are worn for different activities, there is no such thing as a “perfect” shoe. A shoe that is perfect for hiking may not be a good shoe for running. The design of a shoe has to take into consideration the task for which it will be worn. A runner needs light, well-ventilated shoes with soles that minimize impacts. An office worker needs shoes that are comfortable and stylish. Regardless of the application, the design of a shoe has to consider, first and foremost, the anatomy and function of the human foot.

Bad-fitting shoes are responsible for many types of foot problems such as blisters, calluses, corns, ingrown nails. Hallux valgus, deformities are caused primarily by pointed shoes which force the big toe into an unnatural position and cause misalignment of several bones in the forefoot. Shoes with high heels and narrow toes force the foot to slide toward the front of the shoe causing the toes to become deformed from the pressure against the front of the shoe. High heels also cause posture problems because they shift the center of gravity forward and the spine has to compensate by bending backwards.

Shoes that don’t provide enough room in the vertical direction will press the toe nails and the surface of the toes. The pressure and abrasion can produce ingrown toe nails and foot corns.

Gel insoles and soles with air pockets provide cushioning and minimize the shock of every step by distribution the weight over a larger surface of the foot. This decreases the pressure per unit area and makes it more comfortable to walk or run.

Because wearing high heels on a daily basis takes a severe toll on your feet, knees, hips, and back over time, it is critical for professional women to be able to find dress shoes that are both comfortable and stylish.

Here are the best brands for comfortable dress shoes:

Cole Haan has a solid reputation for making high-quality, comfortable dress shoes for both men and women. Their women’s shoes range from elegant pumps and sporty slip-ons to stylish leather flats with Nike Air cushioning. Cole Haan shoes are classy and chic while staying easy on the foot.

Anne Kline dress shoes are literally more flexible than the stiff leather you normally find in dress shoes, so they don’t rub your feet and leave blisters after a day of wear.

Dansko are sturdy but comfortable dress shoes worn by most medical professionals, who tend to be on their feet all day. The clogs known for their foot support are especially popular and known to last for years.

Clarks has been a long-time favourite British brand for comfortable women’s shoes. The selection is huge compared to other comfort shoe brands, and the prices are reasonable.

Tory Burch are stylish, comfortable flats with padded insoles that look good with jeans or dresses. When you buy them, you are getting expensive, high-quality shoes that look like expensive, high-quality shoes.

Aerosoles tend to be hit-or-miss. They are very well-known for reasonably attractive and comfortable dress shoes. With so much competition from other shoemakers focused on comfort, Aerosoles sometimes struggles to find a good balance between style and comfort.

Naturalizer has a loyal following because their designs are generally more stylish than other comfortable dress shoe brands. Though they don’t have as much cushioning as some other labels, Naturelizer offers a wider selection of modern, feminine dress shoes that appeals to a larger age bracket.

3. Answer the questions:

1.Do “perfect” shoes really exist?

2.What has to be taken into consideration while designing a shoe?

3.What are bad-fitting shoes responsible for?

4.What problems do high-heels cause?

5.What can ingrown toe nails and foot corns produce?

6.Why is it critical for professional women to wear comfortable shoes?

7.What are the best brands for comfortable dress shoes? Speak on them.

4.Complete the sentences with the words from the text:

1.Bad-fitting shoes are responsible for ................

2.................... provide enough room ..................

3.................... by distribution the weight over a large surface of the foot.

4.Their women’s shoes range from ..................

5.With so much competition from other shoemakers ...............

6. .................... because their design are generally more stylish than other comfortable dress shoe brands.

5.Find the English equivalents to the words:

доск,мо,бутиналийдн причиною,водянки,мозолі,центррівноваги, хребет,великийпалецьноги,стегна,коліна,тертя,зд .влення

6.Make up sentences with the words:

design of a shoe; well-ventilated; soles; impact; anatomy of the human foot; pointed shoes; high heels; gel insoles; air pockets; cushioning; comfortable and stylish; best brands; flexible leather; medical professionals.

7. Give definitions to the words:

a runner; a hiker; an office worker; medical professional.

8. Translate the sentences into English:

1При.конструювзуттяслідбратиовайогопризначеннянніги.

2Взуття. ,якепоганопідходить , можебутипртертячиною,здавленнята виникненнямоз, олів дянок,вростаннянігтів. 3Гелеві. устілкизабезпечуютьпом'якшентазмеударнпришуютьяходьбі.

4Для.жінок, працюютькі,дужеважливоноситикомфортне

, алестильне

взуття.

 

 

5Ця.фірмамаєгарнурепутаціювиробникависокоякісного,комфортн го

 

взуття кдлячоловіків,такдляжінок.

 

6Медичні. працівникидаютьперевагуміцним, омтетуфлямфортним

 

фірми«

Dansko», томущовзмушенибутивесьденаіогах.ь

 

9.Practise asking the questions. Ask possible questions to the different members of the sentences:

1.The women’s shoes of this brand range from elegant pumps and sporty slip-ons to stylish leather flats.

2.The sturdy but comfortable dress shoes are worn by medical professionals.

3.Clarks has been a long-time favourite British brand for comfortable women’s shoes.

10.Speak on the topic using the following words and word-combinations: shoes for different activities; perfect shoe; comfortable and stylish; anatomy and function of the human foot; bad-fitting shoes; blisters; calluses; corns; ingrown nails; posture problems; high heels; the best brands for comfortable dress shoes.

Text B

1. Read and remember:

1.exert – виділяти

2.soft-sole – м'якапідошва

3.hard-sole – жорсткапідошва

4.detrimental – шкідливий

5.trip-up – ставитипідніжку

6.breathable material – матеріал,щодихає

7.to break – (тут)падати

8.laces – шнурки

9.Velcro – застібка-липучка

2. Read the text and define the main idea of it. Baby shoes

Baby feet grow quickly during the first year, perhaps going through three or four sizes. Baby feet exert a lot of energy, especially when standing and balancing. This causes the feet to get hot.

Medical experts recommend flexible, soft-sole shoes for optimal growth and development of young feet. Traditional stiff, high-top, hard-sole shoes are actually detrimental to the growth and development of little feet.

If your baby is starting to take a few steps, it’s time to shop for some baby walking shoes. Baby shoes should be soft and flexible so that baby can use his or her feet properly for balance. The bottom should be non-slip and should have plenty of traction, but of extra-thick soles that might trip baby up. Look for shoes in a

breathable material so baby’s feet stay cool and comfy. Babies should not have to break in their shoes.

Laces do need to be re-tied a lot, which may send parents in search of Velcro baby shoes. It’s a matter of personal choice. Lace-up shoes are harder for babies to take off. Velcro is easier to figure out for the young mind, so be prepared for baby to learn to remove Velcro shoes fairly quickly.

Medical experts agree: soft sole shoes are without a doubt the best choice for children’s feet. They allow their feet to grow naturally and develop muscles and strength. Flexible soles enable a child to walk naturally; their little toes actually “grip” the floor surface, improving their balance and enhancing foot and muscle development. Our parents were brought up on the idea that babies learning to walk needed stiff, high-top leather shoes with hard leather soles for support. The reality is that babies’ ankles are strong and quite stable on their own.

Babies’ feet are best protected in lightweight, flexible footwear made of durable, breathable materials such as leather, suede, sheepskin, Ultra suede, etc. Going barefoot is a healthy activity for children under the right conditions. But, if you prefer some sort of protection from little bumps or toys on the floor - those things that can stub little toes and cause calluses to form. Therefore, soft-sole shoes offer the needed protection while still enabling children to walk naturally.

3.Make up a plan of the text.

4.Translate the paragraph in italics a written form.

5.Questions for discussion:

1.Do baby feet grow quickly during the first year?

2.Why do medical experts recommend flexible, soft-sole shoes?

3.What shoe fastening is easier to be used for a baby and what is harder.

4.What is time best choice for children’s feet? Why?

5.What materials should be used for children’s footwear?

Text C

1. Mind the following words and word-combinations:

1.innovate – інноваційний

2.rug – плед,килим

3.hire – наймати

4.ware – товар,виріб

5.inspiration – натхнення

6.fame – слава

7.purchase - по,куплятика

2. Listen to the text and decide if the statements are true or false:

1.Cyrus and Games Clark decided that they would use cotton to create laces.

2.Their business ran well.

3.It was in 1825 when William Clark decided to make the shoe fit the foot.

4. They create shoes that you want to wear all the time, they create shoes that you can afford to wear all the time.

3. Listen to the text again and be ready to answer the questions:

1.What did the Clarks family prosper in?

2.What is the Clarks brand famous for?

Unit 8 Footwear designing

Text A 1. Read and remember the following words:

1.creation – створення

2.require – потребувати

3.requisite – необхречідні

4.prerequisites – передумова

5.prior to – дотогояк

6.passion – жага,великебажання

7.innate abilities – природженіздібності

8.to be eligible – бутивибраним

9.skills – навички

10.pattern drafting – розробкамоделей

11.curious drawing – допитливий

12.label – етикетка

13.editing process – процесредагування

14.tannerigs – шкірянийзавод

15.trim – оздоблення

16.retail – роздріб

17.merchandising – мерчандайзинг,торгівля

18.to be exposed – піддаватися

19.to track – відслідковувати

20.footwear components – компонентивзуття

21.upcoming – майбунаступні,

22.obtain – отримувати

3.Read and translate the following text:

Footwear designing

Creation of footwear requires a combination of imagination, style and taste, backed up by technical know-how. These are the main requisites for the profession of shoe designer.

Some of the special skills needed to be a footwear designer include knowledge of basic footwear pattern drafting, illustration and technical drawing, computer skills and marketing competencies. These skills are taught in a good footwear design program.

A footwear designer should be curious and be able to spot current and new fashion trends. Paramount is the ability to visualize, conceptualize, and create. Most designers either have their own company or design for another company using their name on the label, e.g. "Designed by Sandra Choi for Jimmy Choo". A footwear designer's salary can start at $45,000, and senior footwear designers can earn over $100,000. Salary ranges can vary widely, dependent on the name and volume of the company.

There is no typical day for a footwear designer.

A designer starts a collection based on series of lasts and heel heights and shapes. There might be more than one construction in the collection. The collections can be based on a theme, silhouette, material, colour, ethnic or cultural influence. After designing mini groups within the collections, materials and colours are chosen. The collection then undergoes a continuous editing process. Designers work closely with last, heel and sole factories, tanneries and textile firms, as well as jewellery, ornament and trim suppliers.

It is essential for a shoe designer to be exposed to what's going on in the global fashion world, what other designers are doing, but most of all, to what's happening in the streets.

At least two months prior to creating a new collection, a good designer should be travelling to New York, London, Paris, St. Tropez, Milan, Florence, and Tokyo to track all types of footwear trends.

They should attend all the important leather and footwear component fairs and textile exhibits. The retail scene should be examined monthly for upcoming trends. They should also attend regional meetings with sales representatives to determine what is actually being sold.

Shoe design students obtain a comprehensive view of the footwear industry, as well as all the essential elements of what it takes to succeed. They learn how to express both creative talents and technical skills while acquiring a working knowledge of how to design, produce, merchandise and market footwear.

There are excellent schools which teach the art of shoemaking, where aspiring shoe designers can perfect their artistic talent and learn the bases of model creation.

Among colleges having the most internationally renowned Footwear Design programs are FIDM, Ars Sutoria and Cordwainers.

FIDM, Los Angeles, California, is closely connected to the Italian and American industries, both in the technical and design fields, and encourages international design projects with footwear companies who produce throughout the world.

3. Answer the questions:

1.What does creation of footwear require?

2.What abilities and personal characteristics should a future designer have?

3.What special skills are needed to become a footwear designer?

4.How does a designer start his collection?

5.What does a designer do then?

6.What does he deal with?

7.Should he/she be acquainted with modern trends in world footwear fashion?

8.What helps a designer to create a new collection of shoes?

9.Is it necessary for a designer to obtain a comprehensive view of the footwear industry?

10.What are the schools which teach the art of shoemaking? What do you know about them?

4.Complete the sentences with the words from the text:

1.Anyone with these …

2.Some of the special skills needed to be …

3.Most designers either have …

4.A designer stars a collection …

5.The collection undergoes …

6.Designers work closely …

5. Find the English equivalents to the words:

Уява,стильсмак,техзн,процесанічнавчанняія,колодка,високі каблуки,оздоблен,майбутнітренди,основніелементя и,технічнінавички, торгі,створеннязуттяля,дизайнпро. ектирські

6. Make up sentences with the words:

Footwear designer; passion and intuition; computer skills; design programme; company; collection; materials and colours; to work closely with; to be exposed to the global fashion world.

7. Give definitions to the words:

Designer, footwear, know-how skills, trend, tannery, collection.

8.Translate the sentences into English:

1.Уява,стильсм,атакожтехзнєскладовоюанічнпрофесіїя дизайнера.

2.Дизайнерповинензавждибутипроцесінавчання.

3.Дужеважливоюєздатністьдизайнераунаочнювати,створювати концепціюмайбутньоїколекції.

4.Уколекціїможебутидекількамоделей.

5.Тема,силует,матер,кол,етнічнітакультурніалособливостіповинні бутиосновоколекціївзуттяю.

6.Уявутазнапроіннядустріювзуттямайбутнімодельєринабувають відомихшколах,щомаютьвисокурепутаціюпідготовцідизайнерів взуття.

9.Practise asking the questions: ask all possible questions to the different parts of the sentences:

1.Some of the special skills needed to be a footwear designer include a knowledge of basic footwear pattern drafting, illustration and technical drawing.

2.A footwear designer should be curious and be able to spot current and new fashion trends.

3.A designer starts a collection based on a series of lasts and heel heights and shapes.

10. Speak on the topic using the following words and word-combinations:

A footwear designer, imagination, style and taste, technical know-how, top designers, constant learning process, special skills, to be a footwear designer, include, a collection is based on, to undergo a continuous editing process, to work closely with …, to be well-acquainted with modern trends of the world fashion.

Text B

1.Read and remember:

1.brand – торговамарк

2.signature – позначка

3.counterfeit – підробка,підробляти

4.fake – підробка,фальшивка

5.infringement – порушення

6.sue – порушусправуати

7.to go against the grain – неподобатись

8.mainstay – оп,гораловне

2.Read the text and define the main idea of it:

Footwear top brands

Jimmy Choo is one of the most sought-after shoe brands in the world. The brand was launched in the middle part of the 1980s in London. The shoes always feature excellent artistry, thus allowing the brand to gain a loyal following.

Christian Louboutin made the high heels even higher. Hard as it is to walk with, the trend has caught on and is probably here to stay. The shoes from this luxury brand are instantly recognizable by a bright red sole that has become its signature. The French footwear designer has been counterfeited so many times that the company has actually put up a site dedicated solely to identifying the fake stores. It has even sued Yves Saint Laurent for trademark infringement.

Manolo Blahnik the shoes from this Luxury brand symbolize a classic style. It is hard to imagine that it actually went against the grain in the middle part of the 1970s. Back then, the popular designs were boots and chunky platform shoes. Blahnik ignored the trend and instead focused his attention to creating the stiletto heel. The move paid off, and this design has become its mainstay up to now.

Louis Vuitton what is not to love about Louis Vuitton products? They are elegant, classy, stylish and extremely fashionable. All these go along with the brand's excellent craftsmanship, quality of work and comfort. Louis Vuitton is a symbol of excellence and this extends to the shoes that it creates.

Miu Miu is a high fashion brand whose name was taken from the nickname of its head, Miuccia Prada. It has since evolved into one of the most popular brand of shoes in the world. It brings a sophisticated style while maintaining a youthful outlook.

In 1990, the Gucci fashion house was in trouble. Sales were dwindling and its prestige was eroding. Tom Ford a relatively unknown American was appointed the chief ready-to-wear designer for women's clothing. Ford's role rapidly expanded after that, eventually taking over the men's and shoe lines. The fashionable new shoe designs made Gucci an instant classic.

Walter Steiger has been known for his unique and innovative designs that have practically changed the entire shoe industry. The brand's creations are considered as classics. The brand has been around since 1932 when it used to tailor shoes to an exclusive client list. It has since worked with some of the leading fashion houses and designers like Calvin Klein. Karl Lagerfeld, Nina Ricci and Oscar de la Renta.

Alexander McQueen was known as a fashion designer who headed the design team in Givenchy in the middle part of the 1990s. Women know him for his luxury shoe line that was both cutting edge and classic at the same time. His shoes combined the beauty and elegance of 16" century design with the modem looks and practicality we have today. The shoes were intriguing and much coveted by shoe lovers.

Brian Atwood his shoes are renowned for their excellent craftsmanship and superior quality. They are made in Italy and they have been described as the type that would make other people stop and stare. The remarkable thing about Brian Atwood's shoes is its availability to enhance a woman's legs. The stilettos were made in such a way that the wearers limbs would look long and lean, even as it maintains a comfort that is often sacrificed in the name of aesthetics. The luxury brand also has high thigh boots that are sold at a high price point, which reflects its quality and emphasizes its exclusivity.

Stuart Weitzman is known for his one-of-a-kind, million-dollar shoes. He usually provides it to a nominee in the annual Academy Awards where the fashion in the red carpet is scrutinized to the very last detail. There was a bit of controversy in 2007, however, when the woman that Weitzman chose declined to wear the shoes. The company's trademark is the use of unique materials not usually used for shoemaking. These include such materials as cork, vinyl, Lucite, wallpaper and 24-karat gold.

3.Make up a plan of the text.

4.Translate the text in italics in a written form.

5.Questions for discussions:

1.Did you know the names of the world famous footwear designers before?

2.What new names did you know?

3.What are the shoes from Cristian Louboutin recognizable by?

4.Why are Louis Vuitton products extremely fashionable?

5.What is your favourite footwear brand? Why?

Text C

1. Listen and remember the following words combinations: