Modern Marvels · SEASON 18
Shoes
Episode 15 · 2012-02-06

- Documentary
Episode overview
Shoes have come a long way from their humble beginnings as simple leather moccasins. Today footwear is built to withstand any extreme environment where a foot can tread — from the heart of a burning building to the track of an Olympic stadium. From high-tech soles to shoelaces, cowboy boots to sneaker design — step behind the scenes with the products that keep your feet covered.
44 minutes
Season 18 episodes
1. Inside Your Walls2011-10-03
2. Built by Hand2011-10-10
3. Swamp Tech2011-10-24
4. Pocket Tools2011-11-07
5. Food Trucks2011-11-14
6. Weird Machines2011-11-28
7. More Candy2011-12-05
8. Battle Ready2011-12-19
9. Stink2011-12-26
10. Waterproof2012-01-02
11. Wood2012-01-09
12. Convenience Stores2012-01-16
13. Tiny Weapons2012-01-23
14. Under Pressure2012-01-30
15. Shoes2012-02-06
16. Alaska2012-02-20