Evolution Of Fashion Heels And Boots

High heels have been largely considered as a woman’s style for the previous three centuries. Adding a few inches to a woman’s height is frequently regarded the key to putting an ensemble together, and can be seen everywhere from runways to regular work clothes. They’re popular due to their leg-lengthening properties, high-fashion connotations, and overall elegance. However, as designers continue to mix male and femininity, the gendered borders surrounding clothes and accessories have softened. The raised shoe is becoming increasingly popular among males. Their decision to wear footwear that has become an iconic representation of feminine fashion has been dubbed “ground-breaking” or “gender bending.” But interestingly enough, the invention of high heels began exclusively for guys.

The first documented heel type dates back to the 15th century, when Persian soldiers used heeled boots to assist keep their feet in stirrups while riding horses. Then, in the 17th century, King Louis XIV donned red heels to symbolize his supremacy and issued an edict prohibiting aristocracy from wearing heels. Heels were worn by males as a sign of rank, power, and military success until the late 1700s, when they went out of favor – and were mostly worn by women.

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