Is and man or women?I don't know.
2006-08-09 19:26:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
100 A.D. - Greek slaves are distinguished from free citizens by their deliberately bare feet.
200 A.D. - Roman emperor Aurelius proclaims that only he and his successors might wear red sandals.
1400s - Knights adopt long-toed shoes, called crackows, with toes up to 24 inches long. Sumptuary laws dictated the allowed length of the toes.
1500s - The high heel is invented, possibly by the great inventor himself, Leonardo da Vinci. Chopines, platform shoes rising up to 30 inches, become all the rage in southern Europe.
1600s - Shoelaces emerge as the latest shoe fad. Louis XIV, a short man, starts a whole new movement in platform shoes. Some are 5 inches high and decorated with miniature battle scenes.
1700s - The shoe production line is devised; workers can now concentrate on specfic tasks, rather than making an entire shoe. The first shoe factories appear. The first retail shoe store is opened in Boston.
1800s - Flat shoes and Grecian sandals become popular. The first sneakers, called plimsolls, are invented.
cheers :)
2006-08-09 20:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by pevans9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was probably invented by a woman hating man. Just like Tuxedos were probably invented by a man hating woman.
2006-08-09 19:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Somebody who did not realise what mess it make to peoples calves and ankle area.
2006-08-09 19:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did!
2006-08-09 19:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i;m not sure but i;m glad they did
2006-08-09 19:32:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋