http://shoeblogs.com/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:09:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://shoeblogs.com/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-88176 Mary Thu, 05 Oct 2006 18:38:38 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-88176 I recently did a research report on just this subject. It was fascinating to learn that they were first designed for men, and now loved by women everywhere. If you would like a copy of my research report, please contact me. I am happy to share. I recently did a research report on just this subject. It was fascinating to learn that they were first designed for men, and now loved by women everywhere. If you would like a copy of my research report, please contact me. I am happy to share.

]]> http://shoeblogs.com/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-88138 Never teh Bride Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:17:48 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-88138 Eeeeeh! I love Mental Floss! The featured shoe, however, not so much. It's kind of scary... Eeeeeh! I love Mental Floss! The featured shoe, however, not so much. It’s kind of scary…

]]> http://shoeblogs.com/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-88008 Dani Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:32:21 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-88008 Two things- To make short men taller. To make women's legs look longer and to accentuate the derriere. Basicially, it's Darwinian. Our genes make us do what it takes for them to get passed to the next generation. Two things-
To make short men taller.
To make women’s legs look longer and to accentuate the derriere.
Basicially, it’s Darwinian. Our genes make us do what it takes for them to get passed to the next generation.

]]> http://shoeblogs.com/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-87857 Alexander Nephew Thu, 05 Oct 2006 05:12:17 +0000 http://shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2006/10/05/the-origins-of-the-heels/#comment-87857 I must say, the shoe on the Mental Floss post is gorgeous. The fashion choices of people in power can make an impact whether they are good or bad, but I think Louis XIV was right on this one. I must say, the shoe on the Mental Floss post is gorgeous. The fashion choices of people in power can make an impact whether they are good or bad, but I think Louis XIV was right on this one.

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