Ancient Egypt

The earliest traces of shoes were shown in ancient murals by the Ancient Egyptians around 200 B.C. These shoes are more commonly known as sandals and were made of wood, goatskin and papyrus and many of these sandals had a point at the end as well. The more elaborate sandals, which also had a small heel, were reserved for the Pharaohs and these designs became even more elaborate with gold and jewels with each new rising Pharaoh.


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