shoes

Decoratively painted Dutch wooden clogs, hung out for the tourists in Delft, Holland. The original clog, dating from medieval times, comprised a wooden sole to which an ‘upper’ of leather or other material was attached by tacks or nails. It was the equivalent of a rustic boot – working footwear for use in deep mud or on sharp pebbles.

Shaped coverings for the feet, ending below the ankle. The area of the shoe covering the top of the foot is usually made of leather, plastic, or fabric while the casing below the foot, the sole and the heel, is made of a heavier and sturdier material. Both utilitarian and a fashion accessory, shoes have been created in many styles by designers such as Salvatore Ferragamo.