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So Many Shoes! FOCUS Question How do different shoes help people do different things?

Shoes for Hiking There are so many kinds of shoes! Shoes help people do different things. Each kind of shoe has properties that make it good at its job. What kind of shoes do hikers need? Hikers walk through cold, wet forests or hot, dry deserts. They go up and down hills. They step on sharp sticks. They stand on slippery rocks.

Look at these hiking boots. What properties make them good for hiking?

Shoes for Dancing What kind of shoes do dancers need? Dancers jump and kick. They take tiny steps and move their feet fast. They point their feet and stand on their toes.

Look at these ballet shoes. What properties make them good for dancing? Technology Some dance shoes have a gel pad in the toes. The pad helps protect the dancer's feet.

Shoes for Playing Ball What kind of shoes do basketball players need? Basketball players jump high. They land hard on the floor. They run stop, and turn quickly. They try to keep cool.