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[Michell Kelsen]

So many women are dreaming of having their closets full of shoes boys shoes, but in reality they are merely pay attention to the fact that shoes could be one of the oldest inventions of our ancestors. High heels are not a modern invention. Rather, they enjoy a rich and varied history, for both men as well as women. Controversy exists over when high heels were first invented, but the consensus is that heels were worn by both men and women throughout the world for many centuries.Most of the lower class in ancient Egypt walked barefoot, but figures on murals dating from 3500 B.C. depict an early version of shoes worn mostly by the higher classes.

In ancient Greece and Rome, platform sandals called kothorni, later known as buskins in the Renaissance, were shoes with high wood or cork soles that were popular particularly among actors who would wear shoes of different heights to shoes vegan indicated varying social status or importance of characters. Around 1500, European nobility developed heels as a separate part of their shoes, primarily as a means to help keep their feet in the stirrups. The wear of heels by men quickly became the fashion norm, primarily in the courts, and this practice shoes keds spawned the term, "well-heeled" as a reference to those who could afford the costlier shoes.

Victorians thought that the high heel emphasized the instep arch, which was seen as symbolic of a curve of a woman.While high heels enjoyed widespread popularity in the late nineteenth century but the Depression during the 1930s influenced Western shoe fashion as heels became lower and wider.With the creation of the miniskirt in the early 1960s, stilettos came into fashion and were attached to boots that enhanced the look of bare legs.A stiletto heel is a long, thin heel found on some boots and shoes, usually for shoes vince camuto women. It is named after the stiletto dagger, the phrase being first recorded in the early 1930s.

Stiletto heels may vary in length from 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) to 5 cm (2 inches) or more if a platform sole is used.Unlike the medieval period of Europe, when extravagance was more sought after that practicality, the fashion today trumps comfort. Women in the 21st century have more shoe choices than ever before. From athletic wear to the 2006 “heelless” high heel, women can choose to wear what they want, even hybrid shoes such as “heeled” tennis shoes and flip flops. While these may be oddities of fashion, they gesture toward an exciting array of fashion choices women have today.

Now that we’ve got that clear, let’s talk options.The Doc Martens Steel Toe Slip-On Wellington boots puts me in foot frenzy because they’re exactly as described, slip-on. That means no laces! This idea is appealing to me straightaway, being a person who’s often late for work, and between a coffee and the subway, my laces are often tied clumsily or not at all. Slip-on means not tripping over the front steps and killing yourself before 9am. Hallelujah!Tripping over your shoelaces is one thing, but many other shoes naot dangers lurk in the workplace, ready to pounce on the first reckless, unfortunate sole in its path.

These Doc Martens can foot the bill. Durable and comfortable, you get more than what you bargained for with Air Wave midsoles and cushioned insoles. Traction on the outer soles prevents slipping – all except for slipping these beauties on. Oh yeah, and they’re shock resistant too, so you won’t be sporting a frizz anytime soon.Another great source for those in high-risk occupations is Skechers UK. They have an entire line dedicated [img]http://www.baldhipmagazine.ca/images/look/shoes naot-212ctx.jpg[/img] to workplace safety, and essentially, every day footwear safety.