Ready for lesson number nine from the shoe encyclopedia? With such a thirst for knowledge on shoes, you could have a head start on some great careers in the field of shoes. This week you will learn about some kicks that will help you get control of that static, help control the moisture levels inside those boots and sneakers, learn about shoes with a vegetarian habit and a specific type of equestrian boots. Whether you have been keeping up with the shoe encyclopedia or not, you can always start somewhere. Past lessons can be caught up with and don't forget to come back for the next lesson in the shoe encyclopedia.

Static Dissipating
Too much static got your hair standing on end? Regular shoes and boots are made so that the static charge is reduced, but some professions require that people handle a great deal of static electricity, such as manufacturing computer parts. Static dissipating footwear reduces the risk of static shock to the person wearing these shoes, as well as to the products they may be manufacturing.

Dri-Lex
Dri-Lex is used in moisture control. It is composed from two different types of moisture-resistant fibers that are knitted together for maximum protection. The fibers are called hydrophilic nylon fiber and hydrophobic polyester. It is commonly used as an anti-microbial treatment on the insoles of a variety of boots and shoes, such as sneakers, casuals and hiking boots.

Vegetarian Shoes
Can shoes really be vegetarian? It appears that they can be. While vegetarian shoes are not meat-eaters, they aren't exactly vegetable eaters. Let's hope they aren't eating anything. Vegetarian shoes are made from synthetic materials without the use of leather. Vegetarian shoes come in casuals, dress shoes, boots, slippers and more.

Jodhpur Boots
Jodhpur boots are generally used for horseback riding and other equestrian-related tasks. These are low-cut and can come in laced or twin gore styles. Jodhpur boots are generally lightweight. Some are waterproof or have other special features. They can be made from a variety of materials.