Shoe Stories – Today’s footwear has cool and modern models. But if the shoe model is like the one in this article, would you dare to wear it or not?
Since ancient times, shoes or sandals have been our protection and footwear. Even nowadays, shoes can no longer be separated from our feet (when leaving the house). The models are very diverse to complement your appearance for various types of activities.
Today’s shoes have a high level of comfort. Not only that, the trendy design is an additional attraction for its users.
If you follow the development of shoes from ancient times, shoes were not made just for comfort. There are some shoes that have a design or shape that is not comfortable at all and actually tortures our feet.
Don’t you believe that fact? These are the shoes with the strangest models of all time.
Okobo
From the name alone, you can definitely guess that these shoes come from the country of cherry blossoms, Japan. Okobo (or clogs in Indonesian) were used by Japanese Maiko (Geisha Apprentices) in the 70s. Okobo has fairly high heels and serves to prevent the kimono being worn from getting muddy.
European Men’s High Heels
In the 1700s, high heels and stockings became very important items for European men. King Louis XIV also wore high heels like this with red soles and heels.
Kab
The shoes called Kabkab (or Nalins) come from the Middle East, especially Lebanon. Shoes with very high heels were quite popular among rich people in the 14-17 centuries. For them, Kabkab shoes will be studded with pearls and diamonds.
Birch Bot
At the beginning of the 20th century, women in Finland used to wear leather shoes every day. Well, these Birch Boots function as overshoes that protect their leather shoes from rain, mud and snow. Birch boots are made from birch bark or can also be made from lime peel.
Chopines
Shoes with the name Chopines first appeared in Italy during the Renaissance and were still the choice of women in the early 17th century. The main function is the same as the Okobo shoes from Japan. Apart from that, users will also increase their height by up to 18 cm or around 5 inches.
Your Majesty
Padukas shoes (well, they are more suitable to be called sandals) are the oldest footwear originating from India. The first Padukas appeared in the 1700s. Usually made of wood, silver, iron or even ivory.
Lotus Shoes
Let’s save the strangest and most excruciating for the last part. Lotus shoes originate from China and have been used since the 10th century. The Lotus shoe manufacturing factory in China only stopped mass producing in 2009. Although they still accept special orders for old Chinese women who still have legs like this.
