Shoes through the centuries

sandals

Nov 9, 1400

Native Americans

Nov 9, 1700

Native Americans wore moccasins.
http://blog.sheepskinandthings.com/2009/02/19/fringe-boots-and--moccasins-are-fast-becoming-this-years-fashion-footwear.aspx

Colonist

Nov 9, 1776

Colonist often wore sturdy leather shoes.

Shoelace

Mar 27, 1790

The first shoelace was used.
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blshoe.htm
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/ryzdysh/product-detailgMNmruCwCQhI/China-Shoe-Lace.html

Rubber Heel

Jan 24, 1899

The first rubber heal was patented.
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/gxxjc88/product-detailveQJKqfDCIcs/China-Rubber-Shoe-Rubber-Heel-Sheet-114-.html

First Sneaker

Nov 19, 1917

http://williamyan.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/keds_championluxe.jpg

Odor Eaters

Nov 19, 1970

http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/81276/200.jpg

First Sport Sandal

Apr 2, 1974

http://www.montanatest.com/tr-images/110a.jpg