These shoes were intended to protect the feet from cold temperatures and rough surfaces.
Primitive shoes in large numbers were found in the interior of Missouri, United States and are estimated to date from 8000 BC.
- The oldest shoes ever found are leather shoes that date from 3500 BC. These shoes were found in the Areni-1 cave complex in Armenia in 2008.
These shoes were made from a piece of cowhide that was tied with leather straps along the seams on the front and back. These shoes have a size of 37 and are still in good condition.
- The first shoes made from different materials began to be found in ancient Egyptian times, about 5000 years ago.
At that time, shoes were made from feathers and animal skins, and had various shapes and designs.
Shoes also became a symbol of social status, where shoes that were more beautiful and expensive were only worn by rich people.
One example of a famous ancient Egyptian shoe is Tutankhamun’s gold shoe that was found in his tomb.
- The first shoes made for the right and left feet were only found in 1818 in Philadelphia, United States. Previously, there was no difference between shoes made for the left or right foot.
These shoes were made for comfort and function, not for fashion.
This discovery was made by a shoemaker named William Young who created a machine that could distinguish the shape of the right and left feet.
- The boots worn by Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on the moon, are now floating somewhere in outer space.
These boots were discarded before returning to Earth for fear of contamination.
These boots witnessed the history of the llllpes in the world. Hopefully this news will increase your insight about shoes. Thank you.*