Today there is literally no shortage of shoes. However, how difficult it is sometimes to buy normal shoes. To make it comfortable, not to fall apart over the course of a year, and to look beautiful at the same time. But everything, as they say, is learned by comparison. In the old days, good shoes in general were of great value. In this selection, we offer a look at amazing and unusual pairs of shoes from the distant past.
Ancient Egyptian sandals that were made approximately 1479-1425 BC. Previously, funeral rites were common in Egypt. It is believed that the golden sandals were intended only for such use. After all, the gold base was quite thin, so it could not withstand wear. 
One of the varieties of traditional wooden Asian shoes. Such shoes were worn by both women and men. But it was the women’s that was distinguished by its design diversity. 
Knight's shoes, 14-17th century. To call such shoes comfortable is a stretch. However, she had a plus. If necessary, it could be unfastened, which made walking much easier. 
Chinese shoes made around 1900. High platform shoes called chopines. They were popular in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries. The shoes were designed to increase the height of women and protect their feet from dirt. 
These are special heavy boots, the soles of which are covered with sharp blades. These boots were used in the 19th century for shelling chestnuts. Each shoe weighs 2 kilograms. 
The 17th century jackboots were heavy footwear intended for riding and protection from bladed weapons. These boots weighed 3-4 kilograms. They had incredibly thick soles and fairly high heels. 
Indian ancient paduka shoes. These shoes are one of the oldest types of Indian shoes. They were worn for many reasons, such as during religious rituals and also during the rainy season to keep the feet clean. 
Ancient sandals dating back 7,000 years, made from esparto grass. This amazing pair of shoes was discovered in Spain. 
German Gothic Sabatons from the 1490s. Sabatons were plate boots that were attached to a greave (a piece of armor that protected the lower leg). 
Traditional Korean shoes that have a distinctive canoe shape. This women's pair of shoes from 1880 is made according to all traditional canons and covered with expensive silk. 
Cotton Korean shoes with ties, more reminiscent of socks. At the beginning of the 20th century, Korean children wore such shoes until they turned three years old. 
English shoes, which were common in Britain and Europe from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. This type of shoe and its variations can be seen in many iconic paintings by famous artists. 
A pair of ancient Chinese traditional children's shoes imitating a tiger. The faces of tigers are depicted in the center. Silk threads imitate a mustache. 
Turkish sandals for the bath. They were worn by women throughout the Ottoman Empire. 
Footwear of the peoples of Western Siberia. To create such shoes, exclusively natural materials were used - deer hide and skin. 
Persian boot from the 17th century. These shoes were used primarily for horse riding. She even has a special heel that helped secure the foot in the stirrup. 
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