When it comes to footwear, the discussion and debate never end as the topic is really huge like an ocean. For every fashion lover, wearing matching footwear matters and there are several types and varieties of footwear. Some of the interesting facts regarding the footwear are here below and we are sure it might be interesting to you as well.


1. Sneakers

The word sneakers is a complete wordplay in the market and it just fits the bill exactly. There's even a saying we all must be comfortable with, "Sneak around with Sneakers".

2. Grain of Barley used for measuring sizes
The measurement of footwear was done using a grain of barley. The olden people measured that 3 grains is equal to one inch and they used this as a measuring tool for the footwear

3. Men not women - Men wore first High Heels
We all have mocked women walking on the streets wearing high heels, but it is men who initially started to wear this kinda high heels footwear. In those olden periods, we can see Knights wearing such high heels to fit their feet exactly on the saddle.

4. Jan Ernst invented the Lasting Machine
This machine was able to produce 700 shoes a day and it is one of the highly praised inventions.

5. Platform shoes are a symbol of Luxury
In those olden days, cities never had proper drainage or garbage and only platform shoes were used against in the protection of dirt.

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