For generations they have signified femininity and glamour - but a pair of high heels was once an essential accessory for men.
Riding as the primary method of moving for the distinguished gentleman came out of fashion some time ago, and high-heeled riding boots were no longer a necessity.
Which does not deter certain American politicians wearing them to appear not as short as they are.
This is a pretty cool article that shows paintings from the time periods: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/the-high-life-a-history-of-men-in-heels/iQJCgMgwSKV5Kw
TLDR: Men wore heels to signify military prowess since they were used by solders to keep their feet in stirrups. However, by the early 18th Century, their adoption by women made them seem feminine and they started to fall out of favor in men.
Duuude shoutout to art history! It is a seriously cool subject and I’m so glad I took it in college because of fascinating facts like this, that don’t really ultimately matter but when you learn about it you suddenly see it and it’s like learning a new language almost. Another weird class I took was opera, like reading, listening to, discussing opera. I did not know how impactuful the Mikado was on popular culture but even the simsons have done it TWICE
So does Animaniacs and fraiser
Edited my post cuz sorry forgot where I was and was being silly trying to speak to the boys on lemmy on their level sorta.
Everyone should stop because they are immensely bad for your skeleton and walking posture.
I’ve heard that the Florida governor was trying to bring them back in vogue, but he came up short.
why would anyone, ever
