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Ladies Shoes, See also
Did you know that the earliest depictions of shoes was 4000 BC, found in
ancient Egyptian murals on tombs and temples.
Scientists estimate the first shoes were made from animal skins during the
Ice Age (5000,000 years ago). Inclement weather in the Northern Hemisphere has
lent many historians to believe the need for foot protection.
The material used was leather not fur and the soles were made from cowhide.
Attached to the thongs was a net, knotted from grass cords to cover the instep
and heel. Shoes were filled with grass to keep the feet warm. Boot leggings of
fur were attached to leather soles and worn to protect against the weather. The
boots were tied around the ankle with grass cords. Rough shoes protected the
feet of Stone Age people from rocks and thorns.
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By 1154 King Henry II of England popularizes shoes with narrow, pointed toes.
In 1500 Shoes begin to be made in two pieces, with a flexible upper attached
to a heavier, stiffer sole. Click any of the buttons to view the types of shoes
available today, perhaps they will help you decide which type of shoes you will
buy next.
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