40 SHoe Styles

40 SHOE STYLES FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND THEIR ORIGINS Place of Origin Time of Origin TSAROUCHI ΟΡΑNΑΚ O Southeastern Europe BAST FORT ROCK SANDAL O Oregon, USA O Greece Byzantine Era O Northern Europe OPrehistoric times 2500 B.C. Key characteristics are the leather construction and lack of laces. The Traditional shoe that is part of the uniform worn by the Evzones of the The oldest known shoes ever Basketweave shoes made from bast, or fiber taken from tree bark. They appeared in the founding myth of the Přemyslid dynasty. discovered. Woven from sagebrush toe shape indicates regional differences. They are considered a national symbol of Serbia. Greek Presidential Guard. The toe bark, they are flat and closed-toed and have a twined sole Radiocarbon dating has found them to be over 9,000 years old. pom-pom originally served to make the shoe nose waterproof, but now, it is an essential decoration. GETA LOTUS SHOE E 10th century KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL O India and Pakistan TURNSHOE O China O Japan Sandals atop two or three pegs, traditionally to elevate the feet above street filth. Many older Japanese state that the clacking O 12th-17th centuries O 12th century OMiddle Ages Leather sandals dyed with local vegetables. It can take up to six weeks to construct an authentic pair. Richly embellished silk shoes designed to be worn by those who underwent the traditional practice of foot-binding. Young girls' feet were bound to keep them small and delicate, creating deformities. Leather shoe often made at home. It was constructed inside out and then turned right side out to hide the main seam and inhibit moisture from sound made by the wooden shoes is what they miss most about their earlier years. entering. ESPADRILLE O Spain O14th century CRAKOW MOJARI GHILLIE Flat, flexible woven shoes originally worn by peasants during the summer. In the 20th century, they were made popular by icons such as Salvador Dali, John F. Kennedy, O Poland O14th-15th centuries O South Asia O Mughal Empire O Ireland and Scotland Slip-on shoes with extravagantly long, pointed toes. The tapered Ipoints often had to be stuffed or boned in order to keep their shape. Lace-up shoes designed for dancing. The laces are often worn very tight to help maintain a good point. Artisan-crafted leather footwear embellished with brass nails, cowry shells, beads, bells, and mirrors Yves Saint Laurent, and Pablo Picasso. CANTABRIAN ALBARCA O Cantabria, Spain SABOT GALESH СНOPINE O Italy O France (and surrounding countries) Iran O 1600s O 16th-19th centuries Lavish platform shoes that were both practical and iconic; they lifted skirts above wet byways and signaled elevated social status. Extremely high chopines were often worn by wealthy courtesans. Shoes carved from a single block of Traditional hand-woven footwear wood, often worn by farmers and with a pointed toe and open heel Wooden clogs designed to protect feet against hazards. The word sabotage is derived from the noise and clumsiness of the shoe. ranchers to keep out of mud and dung MUKLUK VELDSKOEN VALENKI COWBOY BOOT O 16th century O North America O The Arctic O South Africa O 17th century O Russia O 18th century Southern African walking shoes made from rawhide. They gained cultural significance when they were Modern cowboy boots are a hybrid of influences, mainly Wellington boots (rubber work boots), Spanish Vaqueros (traditional horse-mounted livestock herder), and military cavalry boots. Soft boot made from reindeer or Traditional winter footwear made of wool felt. They stem from felt boots sealskin, worn by Arctic aboriginal people. The name comes from maklak, the bearded seal found in the Arctic Ocean. These shoes flex worn by nomads of the Great Steppe. They have become less popular as winters have become milder, since they do not withstand soft and slushy snow well. used as the footwear of the Great Trek (mass migration of Dutch-speaking immigrants to escape British rule). with the feet and weigh less than a pound, allowing hunters to move quietly. PADUKA BLUCHER O Europe O 18th century India 曲 1700s МОССASIN оково Ancient form of footwear consisting Leather shoe with a vamp made of a O North America O Japan O 18th century of a sole and a peg between the first single piece of leather. They are named after the 18th century Soft leather shoes that are often Platform shoes that are both two toes. The materials used to embroidered with beads. Many fashionable and practical; the height Prussian field marshal Gebhard create padukas signified social status. The word "paduka" can also refer to sacred sites where saint and Leberecht von Blücher, who lifts expensive kimonos off of the floor. The name "okobo" is an onomatopoeia, representing the sound of walking in them. Native American tribes had a commissioned them for his army. They went on to spread across Europe. tradition of only wearing new deity footprints are believed to be present. moccasins to battle to ensure a safe return. SPECTATOR SHOE E 1920s to 1930s WOODEN BRIDAL SHOE LOAFER КАВКАВ O Ottoman Empire Oxford-style shoe. In England, they were considered too flamboyant for a gentleman and were often associated with adultery and promiscuity. O France O 19th century O England Early 20th century O 1800s Wooden, embellished platform shoes designed to protect feet from dirty streets Pointed wooden shoes often given as a gift between groom and bride. Historians speculate that the height of the point was meant to indicate Originally designed for King George VI as a casual house shoe by Wildsmith Shoes, loafers have become a versatile shoe that can be how much the groom loved the bride. both formal and informal. ВOAT SHOE BROTHEL CREEPER O North Africa, United Kingdom FURLANE SADDLE SHOE O United States 曲 1935 曲 1940s O Fruili, Italy O Post-World War II Originally worn in North African deserts to help handle the extreme temperatures and sandy terrain. After World War II, the style became popular in the UK and eventually evolved into a subculture staple. Casual shoes made with velvet and Invented by Paul A. Sperry after he noticed his dog's ability to run over ice without slipping. He cut siping into the soles to provide grip on wet A typically black-and-white oxford-style shoe. They were once a typical style for schoolgirls but were also popularized by Elaine from Seinfeld. rubber soles. Inspired by lavish Venetian fashion, they were a defiant statement against rationing during the post-World War II economic crisis, decks. PLAITED BIRCH BARK SHOE JELLY SHOE WINKLEPICKER O England MARY JANE 曲 1950s 曲 1950s O Finland O20th century 20th century Shoes made of PVC plastic. The origins are unclear – one theory is that the shortage of leather after World War II led to experimentation in shoemaking materials. Inspired by crackowes, shoes with long, pointed toes worn by medieval nobility. They became a staple for fans of rock and roll and were a Woven bark shoes used as overshoes Low-cut shoes with a buckled strap to protect leather footwear from the elements The name originates from a character in the comic strip Buster Brown; she was the sweetheart of direct contrast to brothel creepers. the main character and based on the author's daughter. GOMUSIN O South Korea 20th century Traditional women's shoes, typically wide, low-heeled, and made of rubber. The term "gomusin" also indicates a young woman who is awaiting the return of her boyfriend from compulsory military service. In modern Korean society, there are gomusin online communities, where users support each other during long waits or absences, ARMADILLO BOOT O England O 21st century GO-GO BOOT BALLET BOOT Iconic boots designed by Alexander McQueen. COnly 21 pairs were ever created. Of the boots, he stated, "The world needs fantasy, not reality. We have enough reality today." O France O 1960s O 21st century Low-heeled, high boots. The term Fetish footwear that merges pointe shoes with high heels. This forces "go-go" comes from the French expression "à gogo," which means "in abundance. the wearer to maintain an en pointe stance. Firmly lacing them helps distribute the wearer's weight more comfortably. SOURCES: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu