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My traditional
Japanese sandals are
known as geta. Why do
you think the soles
have platforms?
My sandals are curved at the
Footwear ends: why do you think they are
Footwear
this shape? What other shoe
shapes can you see?
Over time, shoes have evolved from simply protecting the feet to
becoming decorative, with fashion often as important as function!
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Shoe buckles became popular during the 17
century and were often made of brass.
What other ways can you fasten a shoe?
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