Over the centuries shoes have ranged from the remarkable to the ridiculous from sexy to so sensible. We seem to be obsessed with shoes whether for fashion, everyday wear or sports. But with the advent of minimalist running shoes we are tossing the heels and platform and arches aside and returning to our bare foot-caveman roots. You might say we're baring our sole.
In 1917, Keds are first mass-marketed as canvas-top "sneakers" is the world "sneaker" is coined by Henry Nelson McKinnely because the rubber sole lets people sneak around.
In 1918: Chuck Taylor joins the Converse Rubber Company and the converse All Star is born. His love of basketball leads him to spread the word of the new game and sell the shoes.
17th century : Male ballet dancers are the norm. They wear high-heeled ballet shoes with buckles, modelled after those worn by King Louis XIV of France. Its a good look, along with those wigs.
In 1936 : Vitale Bramani returns from a tragic alpine climb and is inspired to create the first vulcanized rubber shoe sales. Vibram ( a combination of the inventor's first and last names ) revolutionizes sport of mountain climbing.
In 1955 : Carl Perkins writes " Blue Suede shoes." It's unclear whether he wore them or if anyone really stepped on them.
In 1956 : Marilyn Monroe ; I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot. : Something to ponder.
Resources : . http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/bering-in-mind/why-do-high-heels-make-women-seem-more-attractive/
In 1985 : Pee-wee Herman dances to the song "Tequila" in his white patent leather disco shoes in pee-wee's Big Adventure.
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In 1998 :Roger Adams makes the prototype of Heelys Roller Shoes: a pair of Nike running shoes with heels cut out using a hot butter knife, a rod through the heels and wheeled bearings from a skateboard. Kids are seen "heelings" as a new form of transport.
In 1984: The Nike Air Jordan legacy is born. Nike signs Michael Jordan to a $2.5 million deal for 5 years, plus royalties and other fringe benefits.
Resources : . http://www.1jordanstore.com/cheap-nike-air-jordan-girls-ajf-6-gs-basketball-shoes-p-1527.html
In 2006 : Vibram Five Fingers are created as a performance product for running , fitness and outdoor sports and a start trend in the athletic footwear world. Coincidentally , these shoes show some resemblance to the feet of our Australopithecus ancestor.
Resources:http://www.ecouterre.com/6-eco-friendly-barefoot-running-shoes-that-support-a-natural-gait/
-Kesi-
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