The History of High Heels- an Essay

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As a cross dresser, have you ever wondered about the history of high heels and from where they came and why they were brought into society in the first place? Maybe you just love the look of high heel shoes when you cross dress, and couldn't care less about history, but if you do - read on! History is right at your feet!

According to randomhistory.com, in Egyptian times, men and women of higher class wore high heels and was probably for more ceremonial purposes. In ancient Greece and Rome, platform sandals were worn and were used in stage performances to portray the status of the characters. In the Renaissance, the heels were made from cork or wood and our believed to be a precursor to the high heel that is seen today. In the 1400s, "chopines", or high platform shoes, were created in Turkey and were popular throughout Europe. The Venetians made the chopine very popular - making it a status symbol of wealth and power. In the 1500s, the high heel came in two parts - with an attachable heel, and many horse riders wore them.

The invention of high heels as a fashion statement was introduced by Catherine de Medici when she felt in competition of her fiancees Mistress (her fiancee being the future King of France, Duke of Orleans), she felt insecure standing next to the much taller Mistress. She began wearing high heels, and soon, everyone was wearing high heels to help them walk sexily, and appear taller.

By 1700, King Louis XIV would also wear high heels - but his was more "manly" with battle scenes painted on them.

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