Shoes are special footwear items that support and protect the feet in various activities. They come in different types based on their functions, style, and the materials used. Dance shoes and athletic shoes are special types of shoes intended for particular activities. Each can be further subdivided into other types based on the kind of dance or sports for which they are intended. Athletic shoes, for instance, includes other types of shoes such as golf shoes, basketball shoes, hockey shoes, football shoes, soccer shoes, track-and-field shoes, and baseball shoes.