1. History of Shoe Design

2.  Fancy Pharaoh’s sandal
Antiquity
Egyptian Sandals
Ancient Egypt
Sandals were made from papyrus or leather
Ancient Greece
Greeks were excellent shoemakers
Each occupation had a particular shoe
Shoes were only worn outdoors
Ancient Rome
Shoes were developed to be sturdy
and durable for soldiers
Color denoted class:
emperors – red, senators – b&w
 Fancy Pharaoh’s sandal
Greek Sandal

3. The Middle Ages Men wore poulaines with exaggerated pointed toes
Pattens were shoes made from wood that were worn over top of existing shoes – kept feet raised out of the mud

4. 1500s
Men wore escaffignins – rounded toe shoe, sort of like early Toms.
Women wore chopines – similar to the pattens of the middle ages
Raised platform
Got taller and taller – up to 30 inches!

5. 1600s
Men wore heeled shoes with red soles – Louis XVI liked these and made them popular.
Women started paying more attention to footwear. More shapes and styles emerged.

6. 1700s Men wore black heeled shoes with a prominent buckle.
Women wore ornate, over-the-top gowns, so they needed shoes to match.
Most were high heels
Made from silk or painted leather
Often had large interchangeable buckles

7. 1800s
Women wore flowing, comfortable dresses, so they had shoes to match – slippers.
No heel
Soft materials
Boots were used for the outdoors.
Men’s shoes remained black and conservative and stayed this way for the next century.
Lace up shoes became popular at this time.

8. Early 1900s First sneakers made by Keds in 1917
1920s – women’s shoes became lighter – had straps so they’d stay on while dancing
Men wore patent leather pumps with splats for formal occasions

9. Mid 1900s
1930s – sandals reemerge due to popularity of outdoor activities. Boots disappeared except for laborers.
1940s – leather rationed due to WWII, so other animal hides were used.
1950s - stilettos – pumps with slim heels were introduced
Men continued to wear conservative shoes like converse sneakers and oxfords.

10. Late 1900s
1960s – Men’s shoes get crazy to match the clothing of the time. Lots of suede and color options.
1970s – Lots of experimentation with shoes. Disco influenced shoe styles
1980s – women’s presence in the professional workforce strengthened – needed serious, professional shoes.
Men’s fashions returned to conservative colors and styles

11. Your Project
Design a Cardboard Shoe that can be made in another country to support an informal economy.
Your shoe must include a schematic as well as a prototype.
Your shoe should be stylish, would you want to wear it?
Develop and angle or pitch, why is your shoe better than the rest?

12. Your Project Things to consider:
The shoe design must be clear and easy to understand by someone who does not read or speak English
The shoe prototype will be made out of cardboard, what are the properties of cardboard?
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