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Friday, February 1, 2013

Why Did Men Stop Wearing High Heels?

Source: BBC News Magazine
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21151350

I found this great article a couple of days ago and I am sharing it with you! Sometimes history reveals unknown aspects of life that look strange but so interesting at the same time!
Try to read the full article and we will discuss on our lessons in the coming week. Then we will comment on a question that I'll post in the next days. Till then, enjoy the reading and see you really soon!
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"For generations they have signified femininity and glamour - but a pair of high heels was once an essential accessory for men.
Beautiful, provocative, sexy - high heels may be all these things and more, but even their most ardent fans wouldn't claim they were practical.
They're no good for hiking or driving. They get stuck in things. Women in heels are advised to stay off the grass - and also ice, cobbled streets and posh floors.
And high heels don't tend to be very comfortable. It is almost as though they just weren't designed for walking in.
Originally, they weren't.
Read the full story here:
 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21151350

2 comments:

  1. Amazing article! How did you find it? Actually,who could imagine that the high heels was first worn by men...?!?!

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  2. You see, Katerinouli, things so often are quite different from what they look like.. Knowledge helps to grab the truth.. Doesn't it?
    Where have I found it? I have my sources ;-)
    I am very happy that liked it!

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