Before becoming a symbol of beauty and seduction of women, the first high heels were made for men. Although you may be surprised by this fact, men are the first to use high heels as a way of expressing power and status for over 130 years. Let us admire the high heels for men in the past.

Germany

In the mid-19th century, glossy high-heeled shoes were made to serve the men of the upper class with horse riding. Meanwhile, durable, durable boots are often reserved for employees. Around this time, because of the common cultural background, these German boots are very similar to those worn by Canadians and Americans.

France

In the early 20th century, French men were often associated with footwear designs with heels about 5cm high, though low but still called high heels. Their heels are cast in cubic form and are made of leather to represent masculine and masculine masculinity.

Italy

Men's high heels became popular in Italy from 1972 to 1975. These 20cm high heels were worn by Italian singer and songwriter Elton John. Therefore, men's high heels began to get more attention due to the promotion of Elton John. In the 1970s, Italian men preferred to wear these heels instead of sturdy platform shoes because they were considered feminine, while high heels were considered symbolic. of masculinity.

America

At the same time in the US, men are encouraged to use accessories such as high heels to express their personality. Men's high heels in the US in the 1970s are said to be the closest to the current high heels. Although the design is quite feminine, but at that time, they are considered the symbol of the strength and charm of the strong.

Persian

In the 17th century, Persia witnessed the "wind blowing" of a West Asian high-heeled shoes used for riding a horse. These shoes are characterized by heels and shark body, heel design is quite strange and noble style. It is possible that these shoes became the inspiration for high heels for European men in the early 18th century.

England

In the late 17th century, the distinction between men's and women's high heels began in the UK. The main material of the men's high heels are seagrass and leather. Whatever the material, the typical heel is still wide and firm. In contrast, women's high heels are made of leather and are very narrow. The difference in design between the two types of heels has formed two styles of fashion opposite of men and women.

In the early 1960s, a revolution called the Peacock - a movement of men's fashion to reclaim the splendor of luxury dress began to emerge in the UK. And the legendary group The Beatles are the leaders in this movement. The distinctive image of the Peacock style is the "mop top", the hugging vest and the famous Beatle heels. This type of boot booted the popular Chelsea boot in the 19th century.