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Huarache may refer to: *Huarache (shoe), a Mexican sandal *Huarache (running shoe), a running sandal inspired by Tarahumara Indians *Huarache (food) Huarache (sometimes spelled guarache; ) is a popular Mexican dish consisting of masa dough with smashed pinto beans placed in the center before it is given an oblong shape, fried, topped with green or red salsa, onions, potato, cilantro and any ...

Huarache (shoe)
Huaraches (singular huarache ; derived from ''warachi'' in Purépecha) are a type of Mexican sandal, Pre-Columbian in origin. History Pre-Columbian in origin, the sandals are believed related to the or , of Náhuatl origin. The name "huarache" is derived from the Purépecha language term , and directly translates into English as sandal. Early forms have been found in and traced to the countryside farming communities of Jalisco, Michoacan, Guanajuato and Yucatan. Originally of all-leather construction, the thong structure around the main foot is still traditionally made with hand-woven braided leather straps. Huaraches gained popularity in North America thanks to their adoption as part of the 1960s hippie lifestyle. By the end of the 20th century they were to be found all over North and South America. Styles Traditional huarache designs vary greatly, but are always very simple. Originally made of all-leather, later designs included woven string soles and occasionally thin ...
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Huarache (running Shoe)
Huaraches are an open type of outdoor footwear, consisting of a sole held to the wearer's foot by straps passing over the instep and around the ankle. The common understanding is that these sandals were a variant of traditional Mexican huaraches, the difference being in design and construction. These sandals are favoured by minimalist runners for several reasons. They force the foot and the runner to run with a natural gait. They also help protect the foot from glass, gravel, and other debris. In Christopher McDougall's book ''Born to Run'' the author describes the Rarámuri of the Mexican Copper Canyons teaching a fellow runner how to build huaraches. Design The primary design difference from traditional huaraches is in the straps that cover the front of the foot. In the traditional sandals, the straps are woven in an intricate design. In the variant used for running, the straps are much simpler and less ornate. Construction Huaraches were originally made from leather, ...
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