Cloth shoes of the Shui ethnic group are covered with embroideries; the geometrical designs are linked from the front to the rear of the 
shoe. The heel is designed with applique. The craftsmanship of these shoes is beautiful. Talented Shui women stitch their embroidery in a variety of ways.
In order to adapt to the moist weather,the Shuis also wear "zhebi," which have nails on the heels. The shoe upper is sewn to the sole with cotton thread, painted with a layer of tong oil, then 17 flat-headed nails are attached to the sole, preventing the sole from becoming wet or being slippery. These shoes are suitable for walking on muddy paths in Guizhou Province. where the weather is rainy throughout the year.
