Aug 09 2010

High Heels Cause Long-Term Damage

Tag: Footwear,Pain,Shoes,Walking,WomenEmily Sohn @ 11:00 am
Women commonly sacrifice comfort for fashion, but their choices in footwear may have a lasting impact.

Jun 10 2010

Oldest Shoe Preserved in Sheep Dung

Tag: Archaeologist,Footwear,Mummies,Sandals,ShoesRossella Lorenzi @ 1:49 pm
The size 7-women's leather lace-up moccasin, with straw padding, could have been worn by a farmer.

Apr 07 2010

King Tut Wore Orthopedic Sandals

Tag: Archaeologist,Footwear,King Tut,Mummies,Royalty and Rulers,SandalsRossella Lorenzi @ 8:54 am
Analysis of sandals buried with the boy king suggest the sometimes elaborate footwear was made to accommodate his club foot.