Footwear history

How were shoes originally made? The earliest forms of footwear were fabricated from bark, twine, and other nature-made materials. Leather shoes originated over 5000 years ago and were made from a single piece of cowhide, then fastened with a leather cord. Read more on www.solescience.ca We all use shoes on a daily basis, thus they … Read more

What is the oldest shoe brand? Frye What I didn’t realize until I wrote this article is that Frye is the oldest shoe brand in the United States. In 1863, John A. Frye opened the first Frye store on Elm Street in Marlboro, Massachusetts, creating one of America’s original heritage brands. Read more on www.forbes.com … Read more