Did you know that the shoestring was invented
in England in 1790 - and
prior to this time all shoes were fastened with buckles!

Heels were invented in the Middle East to help lift the foot from the burning sand.

In 16th and 17th century Europe, heels on shoes
were always colored red.

The first lady’s boot was designed for Queen
Victoria in 1840.

Before the 19th century,
there wasn’t a left or right shoe. Both sides were identical.

In Hungary the groom
drinks a toast to his bride
out of her wedding slipper.