Here we are sharing 10 interesting facts about shoes.

1. 10 Interesting Facts about Shoes
Women throughout the world know the joy and comfort the right pair of
shoes can bring. We all love to buy accessories that complement our
personality and I am sure that not a single woman in this world will ever
say that she has enough pair of shoes in her wardrobe.
We love this shopping culture. Everything is online now so you don’t have
to go outside and shop for your favorite shoes. You can order them from the
comfort of your home. But here we are not talking about the quality of
shoes neither we are going to share shopping tips for upcoming season.
Through this article we are sharing 10 amazing fact about shoes you
probably didn’t know.
1. In the 10th century, according to Slate, men who rode horses required
their boots to have heels in order to stay in their stirrups.

2. 2. Sneakers got their name because their rubber sole do not make noise.
3. Ancient Romans were the first to make separate left and right shoes.
Before that shoes could be worn on either foot.

3. 4. In Ancient Egypt, only those in higher status were allowed to wear
pointed heels. At that time it was easy to identify from which status of
society one belonged by simply looking at the footwear. Red and Yellow
colours were reserved for higher society only.

4. 5. Holland is mostly below sea level and the Dutch found that their leather
shoes would get wet and ruined in the water that’s why they created
wooden shoes.
6. During 16th century, Aristocratic women started wearing shoes that were
extremely high heeled. They need servants to help them while walking.

5. 7. Pointed toes on shoes were fashionable from 11th to 15th century in
Europe.
8. Sneakers were first created in America in year 1916.

6. 9. In North Dakota, It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes
on.

7. 10. To ensure happiness for the bridal couple, in China, one of the bride’s
shoes is tossed from the roof.
So these were some less known yet interesting facts about shoes. Stay tuned
for more updates.