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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Huarache \Hua*ra"che\, huaraches \hua*ra"ches\, Huaracho \Hua*ra"cho\, n.; pl. Huarachos. [Amer. Sp., also guaracha, guarache, huarache, prob. of Mexican origin.] A kind of low-heeled sandal with the upper consisting of interwoven leather strips; -- usually used in pl. [Southern U. S. & Mex.]
Wiktionary
n. 1 A Mexican sandal. 2 A food similar in shape to such a sandal, consisting of topping (typically salsa, potato(,) meat and/or cheese) atop a fried masa (dough) base.
WordNet
n. a sandal with flat heels and an upper of woven leather straps [syn: huaraches]
Wikipedia
Huaraches (derived from Warachi, in Purépecha, indigenous language , singular huarache) are a type of Mexican sandal. Pre-Columbian in origin.
Huarache may refer to:
- Huarache (shoe), a Mexican sandal
- Huarache (running shoe), a running sandal inspired by Tarahumara Indians
- Huarache (food), a masa-based Mexican dish
Huarache (sometimes spelled guarache) is a popular Mexican dish consisting of an oblong, fried masa base, with a variety of toppings including green or red salsa, onions, potato, cilantro and any manner of protein such as ground beef or tongue, and then finished with queso fresco cheese. This dish is most popular in its hometown, Mexico City. The dish is also sold in cities with Mexican-American populations such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, San Antonio, or Houston, but have yet to become widely available across the entire United States.
The name "Huarache" is derived from the shape of the masa, similar to the popular sandals of the same name. The word Huarache is originally from Purépecha and the Nahuatl word for huarache is kwarachi. Huaraches are similar to sopes but differ in shape.
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 natives of the Tarahumara Indian tribe in the Mexican Copper Canyons teaching a fellow runner how to build huaraches.
Usage examples of "huarache".
Flats, heels, high heels, platforms, pumps, toe shoes, slippers, clogs, sling backs, loafers, moccasins, wedgies, oxfords, saddle oxfords, sneakers, sandals, go-go boots, Beatles boots, Birkenstocks, mules, Wallabees, granny boots, thongs, flip-flops, Timberlands, desert boots, Docksiders, cycling shoes, track shoes, huaraches, scuba flippers, wing tips, riding boots, Top-siders, espadrilles, high tops, golf shoes, stilettos, bowling shoes, snowshoes, clown shoes, Capezios, spikes, orthopedics, bucks, wading boots, ballet slippers, harem slippers, Japanese geta, Mary Janes, Hush Puppies, hiking boots, sabots, tap shoes, and galoshes.
Limping slightly in his huaraches, the man hurried toward Flagler in the rain.