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Exotic shoes are footwear used for protection of human foot, which is either made of leather or some durable material and these have been around for a very long time. In prehistoric times, the necessity to cover the foot from hard and rough terrain and from harsh climatic conditions resulted in invention of Shoes. In warm area, large leaves or grass were used for tying them around and below the foot with vines. The hides and skins of animals were used as Exotic shoes in cold countries. In modern times, besides protecting the feet, these shoes are worn more for comfort and as fashion statement. It has become important part of our outfit. Exotic Shoes can help us know about the personality, social and economical condition of the person who has worn them.
History of Men's Exotic Shoes:
The evolution of this Shoe came into being in the prehistoric time as old as 15,000 years. The cave paintings depict human hunting with Exotic shoes worn by them. The shoes illustrated in the cave paintings were made out of animal skin and furs. These oldest type of the shoes is called Moccasin. In warm countries like Egypt, Greece and Rome, sandals woven from plant materials were worn.
In middle ages these shoes were soft, richly decorated with materials like velvet and gold. Populaine made out of wooden clogs were used. They were used to protect these shoes from mud or water. The more modern form of populaine is the heeled shoe. In renaissance period, these Shoes were without heels, slashed with puffs of fabric pulled through the cuts. Leather was the most common material used to make them. These shoes had laces or buckle straps to tie them around the feet.
The appearance of duck-billed shoes, widely used during Charles VII' reign, was lost during the Elizabeth's reign. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth, high heels shoes were used once again. These shoes were decorated with rosettes, lace and beautifully embroidered. These shoes like Pantofle, pumps, mule, and latchets were used commonly. During 17th century, the Exotic Shoes with high tongue, buckles, and square toe became popular. Straps were used to fasten the shoes. In 18th century, the thick heels begin to thin down. Towards the late 18th century and early 19th century these shoes became narrow oval toes. The popular styles in 19th century were Blucher boot, button boot, cloth boots, and Balmoral boots. With industrial revolution, Exotic Shoes were made in machines. This resulted in common use of leather with more refined and precise measurements. The usage of men's Exotic shoes varied depending on the activity and the time of day. Oxford Exotic shoes were used for walking. The Elastic Sided Shoes were used in evening time. For special evening dress, Pump Shoes was used. Then, highly fashionable formal footwear spats made its appearance.
