SHOES

From their earliest use, simply as a protective covering for the feet, to the vast fashion industry  producing them today. Shoes became essential items for human. The oldest shoes in existence are from around 7000 b.c.e and were discovered in America.

it is the same to him who wears a shoe, as if the whole Earth were covered with leather.

The earliest shoes appear to have been constructed variously from rope, leaves, and animal skins. Archeologists argue that there is other evidence  pointing  to shoe use from up tp 40000 years ago. The original design  for mos shoes is similar to that of the modern sandal, consisted of protective sole onto the foot by bands or straps.

History and evolution of shoes
Old shoe

Different parts of the worldΒ  developed different etiquette regarding to shoes. In most part of asia it is customary for people to remove thier shoes when entering a home.

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