Not only were they lightweight and comfortable, unlike other shoes they enabled the wearer to move around without being heard. Because of this, they became known as 'sneakers', and in 1917 the Keds ...

Red Wing traces its history back to 1905 when Charles Beckman and 14 other investors established the Red Wing Shoe Co., ...

From the killer stiletto to the casual cowboy boot, one can find a pair of heeled shoes for almost any occasion. But when did people start strapping on their high heels, and how did they become a ...

Photos of the shoes discussed in our episode about The History of High Heels.

The exhibition was organized by the New York Historical Society and focuses on the history of 20th century female empowerment through the lens of footwear, including women's role in making and ...