Shoes found from thousands of years ago and possess a very long historical narratives. For thousands of years, all kinds of styles and materials have been used in the development of the shoe. Some work with a successful and well as modern athletic shoes and some do not work at all as well as shoes lotus (Lotus Shoes, China). Here are 10 Weirdest Shoes in the World who come from different countries and has evolved over time.
Here 10 Weirdest Shoes in the World :
1. Okobo, Japan - 1970
Prior to the 1970's and the platform shoes, the geisha in Japan has been wearing Okobo or better known as clogs. The reason for wearing very high platform shoes was not solely for fashion, but also for very practical reasons. If you are wearing a very expensive kimono that hangs down to your feet, you certainly do not want mud soiling your kimono long dangling down to the ground, from where Okobo functioning well. Okobo made from one piece of wood that is naturally designed without any additional anything but. High boots Okobo about 5.5 inches (14 cm), and the dipennya carved hollow, making a sound that is very distinctive when used to walk. In fact, Okobo word is onomatopoeia, which means the sound of walking in them.
2. High Heels Men, Europe - 1700
Slide pres Shoes and stockings became very important for the men in Europe in the 1700s, when it began to wear coats and trousers that make it become trend of dress at the time. Men began memperhantikan form beautiful feet and nice shoes for the support of their appearance. In fact, Louis XIV also has the high-heeled shoes with red soles and heels. However, because it has a body that is not too high with top notch at the time, he was then wearing high heels to perform maximal perfect. Then, of course, what the king Louis XIV as when it is followed by the people. Many men who then wore shoes with red soles and high heels.
3. Kab-KABS, Lebanon - 14-17 Century
Kab Kab-studded silver made of wood is also known as "kabkabs" or "nalins". These shoes used to be a practical shoes for women in the Middle East to protect themselves from dirt and discomfort on wet roads, muddy, muddy and in hot areas. For those that include the rich, kab-kab shoes they are often decorated with pearls. Kab-kab designed very high with layers of embroidered leather, silk or velvet. The name "kabkab" comes from the sound made when used to walk on the marble floor. The bodice embroidered with silver, gold or pewter wire. For special occasions, such as weddings, kab-kab wooden stilts are designed to be more attractive with silver or silver ornaments decorated small.
4. Shoes of woven bark Birch, Finland - mid-20th Century
At the beginning of the 20th century, women wore shoes woven bark is in daily life. They also use these shoes as the shoes worn overshoes to protect more costly leather shoes against rain, mud and snow. These shoes are generally made from Birch bark, but some are made from the bark of the linden or lime bark. Norway, Sweden, and Russia even woven leather shoe also has their own version of the wooden footwear. Unfortunately, the age of these leather shoes are not durable, can be used only 6 to 7 days.
5. Chopines, Italy - 1580-1620
In this era, only a small number of museums have examples chopines original shoes. Start imposed in Renaissance, but they are still much favored by Italian women until the early 17th century. As Okobo Japan, the main purpose of wearing Chopines is to beautify the appearance of the wearer. Chopines not only make the wearer higher up to 18 cm (5 inches) but also make the wearer seem more luxurious and classy as it is very expensive. These shoes are made of wood covered with fine silk or velvet, decorated with silver lace and silk tassel. Unfortunately, Chopines shoes are rarely seen, even in the period eke paintings of the period, since women always wore long dresses that covered their footwear.
6. Helless Shoes - 2007
Heelless shoes began to be known in runaway Antonio Berardi in 2007 and became even more famous when worn by Victoria Beckham in 2008 Although it looks unnatural and extremely uncomfortable, according to the designers in the UK and Italy, without the right shoes is not causing the wearer to feel pain on their feet. Although it would look very strange and very difficult to use, but the designers say that these shoes are very balanced. Especially fashion enthusiast shoes this shoe started menngincar although at first they felt a little afraid of the imbalances that will make them fall, but after wearing them, they say that wearing shoes with no heels just like wearing a regular shoe. Even so, many medical experts say that these shoes can cause permanent damage to the feet, knees and spine if used continuously.
7. Padukas, India – 1700
Ceremonial padukas, or toe-knob, is the oldest name of India's main footwear. These shoes are only made up of his shoes and a button, which is located in between the big toe of each shoe. They are generally made of silver, wood, iron or even ivory. There's even a Spiked Sire (Sire with large spikes) are used to masochism. Masochism is to obtain gratification or sexual arousal by having pain inflicted on oneself. Some masochists enjoy aichmophilia form (needles and nails). Once the pain has been felt for 20-40 minutes, the body will begin to produce opiate like chemicals to reduce the sensation of pain. The release of these chemicals cause the quality of anesthesia, excited and trans are thought to increase sexual sensitivity. Padukas Spiked sandals worn by the Indians who embrace Hindu Sadhus, or holy men.
8. The Ballet Boots, 1980s
The ballet boot is a contemporary style that is a reflection of footwear. They began as a shoe fetish, but akhirya has grown popular as a fashion trend, especially in Japan. This shoe combines the look of traditional ballet shoes with high heel end. Wearing these shoes will indirectly force the wearer's feet like a ballerina menjinjit very high while dancing ballet. The Ballet Boot originally gained popularity in the 1980s, and is now available worldwide through specialty stores and online.
9. Lotus shoes, Chinese - 10th Century
The tradition of being pretty unique in ancient Chinese version is the shape of their feet like baby feet. This tiny foot was initially run by patrician women and considered symbolizes beauty and prosperity. The process of formation of this lotus feet done since children aged four to seven years. Initially, the foot will be smeared with herbs and animal blood so limp and toenails cut as deeply as possible. Then all the Jarai-toes will be bent toward the sole of the foot until the bones were broken. Toes attached to the soles of the feet and then tied tightly with a cloth and bent parallel to tunkai up to the stiff backs and bandaged again with a long cloth. The result is an ideal leg will grow with the length of 7-9 cm after splinting for 2 years. The girl will run very slowly, relying on the heel that will limping sway. Well, this gait is considered adorable and se*ual for men. However, defects and infections suffered leg raises stench so that women will continue wearing socks and shoes during s*x.
10. Bridal Shoes of Wood, France - Late 19th Century
Weird and unique shoe comes from from Bethmale Valley, south of the city Saint Girons in the Ariege district. Made from a hunk of wood harvested walnut tree and its roots, the men usually make these shoes to be given to his future wife someday. They believe that if the higher end, the higher the love the husband on his wife.
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