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The World’s Oldest Leather Shoe

The Areni-1 Shoe: An Ancient Marvel and Its Medieval Heirs In the annals of ancient discoveries, few treasures compare to the wondrous find of the Areni-1 shoe, a relic that hath endured the ravages of time for over 5,500 years. Unearthed in 2008 within the Areni-1 cave of Vayots Dzor province, Armenia, this remarkable piece of footwear offers a glimpse into the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our ancestors. As we delve into the story of the Areni-1 shoe, we shall […]

Shoe History: the Luxurious, Ridiculous Poulaine

Good morrow, happy feet family! Today, we have a little fashion history to share. As you know, our moccasins are form-fitting to any foot, made with high-quality leather and soles, and stylishly modern. In comparison, cast your gaze towards the poulaine, also known as the crakow. You’ve probably seen pointy witch shoes, but these take things to a new level of long and pointy. Wealthy men and some women wore these shoes from the 14th to the 15th century to […]