It's common knowledge that men were the first to don heeled shoes. Many don't know that high heels originated in Persia as riding footwear. When a soldier stood up in his stirrups, the heel helped him to secure his stance so that he could shoot his bow and arrow more effectively. Today high heels signify femininity and glamour. Read more on the history of high heels on BBC News.
A men's 17th Century Persian shoe, covered in shagreen- horse-hide with pressed mustard seeds.
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