shoe history

History of LA Gear

History of LA Gear

Read about the interesting story of the rise and fall – and the gradual rise, again – of the sports shoe line LA Gear. Known for its flashy, colorful shoes which were often embedded with studs and veneered with lamé fabric, LA Gear dominated the shoe market during the 1980s and the … Read more

Lacing Up The Facts: A History of Shoes

Lacing Up The Facts: A History of Shoes

Many of the things people use every day and take for granted have unique histories, and the history of shoes is no exception. Shoes date back to nearly 1600 B.C., when people would use simple leather wrappings around their feet in order to protect them. High heel shoes were first worn by … Read more