stellah Posted September 17, 2002 Posted September 17, 2002 Some reading on heel history: http://www.personal.utulsa.edu/~marc-carlson/shoe/APP3.HTM _______________ HH forever!
high10 Posted August 28, 2004 Posted August 28, 2004 in medival times why heel of shoes had different shapes
Dr. Shoe Posted August 28, 2004 Posted August 28, 2004 The only reason heels were invented was with the introduction of the iron stirrup which would allow a heeless shoe to slip through. Up to that point, they were made of leather and were more like cups and were frequently made to compliment the wearer's shoes. The earliest recorded wearing of heels by a woman was when Lorraine Medici got married in 1570s. 1 Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Eggnog Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 Thank you, Dr. Shoe, for another bit of knowledge that I'll probably never use, but love to know anyway! That is interesting.
Dr. Shoe Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 About time I got a response to that post... It has only taken almost 4.5 years! Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Jarl Ayari Posted January 7, 2009 Posted January 7, 2009 Hmmm, I wonder if that post qualifies for the most delayed reply in forum history? Smile and the whole world smiles with you, Fart and your on your own!!!
foxylady Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Some of it I knew, also the Medici, was, as Dr Shoe said, the first recorded female High heel wearer.... Thsi was because she wasn't tall. Again in Male History, we have given something away and now are afraid of it.... FL FoxyLady
pata Posted January 22, 2009 Posted January 22, 2009 I think that so fascinating... also the shoes beeing not even very high still having such an elegant form though absolutely not *our taste*... Do u know these miniatures? attached - *just the right shoe*? I usually do not like that kind of stuff but these are just gorgeous and giving a nice view with a lot of details of that shoewear.
Dawn HH Posted January 25, 2009 Posted January 25, 2009 Wouldn't it be nice if they would make that "teetering court" today? I wouldn't mind a pair myself. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
pata Posted January 29, 2009 Posted January 29, 2009 they say those shoes were quite difficult to walk - heel beeing even 12 cm of height but in the middle of the feet, not under the heel so that it would be difficult to hold balance when walking (no idea if this is true!) But you are right, as to me, I like the nice form, if they would be affordable I would love to have a pair too.
Dawn HH Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 Shucks all to heck, Dr. Shoe. If I had known that you really, really wanted a reply to that particular post a lot sooner, I would have been more than happy to comply with your wishes. TEE! HEE! A little American humor there. Cheers--- Dawn HH High Heeled Boots Forever!
Bubba136 Posted June 22, 2009 Posted June 22, 2009 About time I got a response to that post... It has only taken almost 4.5 years! Yes, I'm really surprised at the extraordinary amount of interest in the subject. Being mentally comfortable in your own mind is the key to wearing heels in public.
manoleat Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 But you are right, as to me, I like the nice form, if they would be affordable I would love to have a pair too. What size do you need? Have fun, manoleat
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