BootFor other uses, see Boot (disambiguation). Mexican cowboy boots custom made for Harry S. Truman.A boot is a type of footwear which covers at least the foot and usually the ankle, and sometimes extends up to the knee or even the hip. They come in every imaginable variation of height, color, material and style. Most have a heel which is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece. Originally boots were made for working wear. Boots of different kindsA pair of "classic" black leather Dr. Martens.Boots which are designed as protection from the elements may be made of a single closely-stitched piece (of leather, rubber, etc) to prevent the entry of water, mud or dirt through the gaps left between laces and tongue in other types of shoes. Simple waterproof gumboots are made in different length of uppers and, in extreme cases, thigh-boots called "waders" by anglers end at waist-level of the wearer. Other types of boots are sturdy in nature, meant for protection in wilderness or industrial settings. Specialty 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 and shod with hobnails, and heel- and toe-plates. Such work boots (like the popular Dr. Martens) were adopted by skinheads and punks as part of their typical dress, and have migrated from there to more mainstream fashion, including women's wear. Fashionable boots for women may have all the variations seen in other fashion footwear: tapered or spike heels, platform soles, pointed toes, zipper closures and the rest. Specialty boots have been designed for many different types of sport, particularly Rugby football or 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 idiomTo meet Wikipedia's quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup.See rationale on the talk page, or replace this tag with a more specific message. Editing help is available. (Tagged January 2006) A woman in knee-high fashion booots on a 2004 book cover from Penguin Books Boots, particularly those worn as protective footwear by workers (work boots) have a reputation for being as hard-wearing as their owners, hence the expression "tough as old boots". A long established cliché of anglers, especially those who are inexperienced or angling in waters known to be poor for fish, is that of the "old boot", caught in place of the expected fish. This can be seen in many cartoons, parodies, etc., and is usually depicted dripping with weeds and with part of the sole detached, giving the impression of an open mouth. Another fate of a discarded boot is in the construction of a musical instrument known as the "mendoza". To "die with one's boots on" means to die from violence as opposed to from natural causes (to "die in bed"); hence Boot Hill as a popular name for Wild West cemeteries. Boot camp a colloquial term for the initial training of new recruits enlisting in a military organization. "Jackboots" are a general term for combat boots. Stormtroopers, skinheads, and other agents of authority or political strongarm tactics are typically referred to by their detractors as "jackbooted thugs." Authoritarian rule, either by hostile military forces, or by groups of armed intimidators, is imposed by "jackboot tactics." The "boot", in British English, means the trunk of a car. To "give someone the boot" means to kick them out (of a job, a club, etc.), either literally or figuratively. To "put the boot in" means to kick someone especially hard, to add additional pain on top of an already hard situation. "The boot is on the other foot now" means that a situation has become reversed -- a previous victor is now losing, for example. "To boot" means "in addition to." "To boot" means "to vomit." Used primarily by young American fraternity men. "Boot" is also slang in many parts of America for an African-American, or negro. Types of boots
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"Boot" is also slang in many parts of America for an African-American, or negro. The plural boots may refer to:. "To boot" means "to vomit." Used primarily by young American fraternity men. Other:. "To boot" means "in addition to.". A device applied to feet or wheels:. "The boot is on the other foot now" means that a situation has become reversed -- a previous victor is now losing, for example. A computing term:. To "put the boot in" means to kick someone especially hard, to add additional pain on top of an already hard situation. Boot may refer to:. To "give someone the boot" means to kick them out (of a job, a club, etc.), either literally or figuratively. Boots, the talking monkey on the children's television series, Dora the Explorer. The "boot", in British English, means the trunk of a car. Boots (servant), a junior household servant whose task was the cleaning and polishing of boots and shoes (compare bootboy). Stormtroopers, skinheads, and other agents of authority or political strongarm tactics are typically referred to by their detractors as "jackbooted thugs." Authoritarian rule, either by hostile military forces, or by groups of armed intimidators, is imposed by "jackboot tactics.". Boots (bishop), the youngest bishop of the House of Lords, whose duty it is to read prayers. "Jackboots" are a general term for combat boots. Boots (cigarette), a brand of cigarette in Mexico. Boot camp a colloquial term for the initial training of new recruits enlisting in a military organization. "Boots (KMFDM)". To "die with one's boots on" means to die from violence as opposed to from natural causes (to "die in bed"); hence Boot Hill as a popular name for Wild West cemeteries. "Boots (Nancy Sinatra)". Another fate of a discarded boot is in the construction of a musical instrument known as the "mendoza". One of at least five different musical releases (albums and singles):
This can be seen in many cartoons, parodies, etc., and is usually depicted dripping with weeds and with part of the sole detached, giving the impression of an open mouth. Boots The Chemists, the high-street pharmacy chain in the United Kingdom. A long established cliché of anglers, especially those who are inexperienced or angling in waters known to be poor for fish, is that of the "old boot", caught in place of the expected fish. Car boot, in British and Australian English, the compartment of a car, usually in the rear, in which luggage and other cargo is stored (in American English, the trunk). Boots, particularly those worn as protective footwear by workers (work boots) have a reputation for being as hard-wearing as their owners, hence the expression "tough as old boots". Bootleg recording, often abbreviated to "boot". 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. Deicing boot, a device installed on aircraft surfaces to help prevent icing problems. 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. Denver boot, a clamp used to immobilize a vehicle's wheels. Boots have their own devotees among shoe fetishists and foot fetishists. Horse boot, veterinary devices for treatment of the feet or legs of horses. Specialty boots have been designed for many different types of sport, particularly Rugby football or soccer, riding, skiing and snowboarding, skating, and sporting in wet conditions. Boot (torture), various torture devices applied to the feet or legs. Fashionable boots for women may have all the variations seen in other fashion footwear: tapered or spike heels, platform soles, pointed toes, zipper closures and the rest. boot, an American computer magazine now known as Maximum PC. Martens) were adopted by skinheads and punks as part of their typical dress, and have migrated from there to more mainstream fashion, including women's wear. the /boot directory, a protected Unix directory used in the boot process. Such work boots (like the popular Dr. Booting, the starting of a computer's operating system software
Other types of boots are sturdy in nature, meant for protection in wilderness or industrial settings. Simple waterproof gumboots are made in different length of uppers and, in extreme cases, thigh-boots called "waders" by anglers end at waist-level of the wearer. Boots which are designed as protection from the elements may be made of a single closely-stitched piece (of leather, rubber, etc) to prevent the entry of water, mud or dirt through the gaps left between laces and tongue in other types of shoes. . Originally boots were made for working wear. Most have a heel which is clearly distinguishable from the rest of the sole, even if the two are made of one piece. They come in every imaginable variation of height, color, material and style. A boot is a type of footwear which covers at least the foot and usually the ankle, and sometimes extends up to the knee or even the hip. Wedge boots. Ugg boots. Spats. Inline skates. Roller skates. Figure skates. Ice skates. Skates:
Ski boots and Snowboard boots. Jockey's boots. Riding boots
Basketball boots. Football boots. Sport boots:
Steel-toe boots (safety boots). Rigger boots. Mukluks (dry-snow boots). Motorcycle boots. Lift boots. Thigh-high boots. Kinky boots
Hiking boots. Hessian boots. Galoshes (overshoes). Wellington boots (rubber rain boots). Hip boots (waders or fishing boots). Gumboots (mainly workwear)
Cowboy boots. Jackboots. Cold weather boots. Jungle boots. Tanker boots. Jump boots (paratrooper boots). Hobnail boots. Combat boots
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