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Shoe Dictionary
Shoe Dictionary — San Crispino construction
A fascinating history involving not one but two patron saints of shoemakers
Tale
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Shoe Dictionary
Shoe Dictionary – Rapid construction
A variant of the Blake construction
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Shoe Dictionary
Shoe Dictionary — Slingback
A symbol of the ‘60s and a timeless icon of women’s footwear
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Shoe Dictionary
Shoe Dictionary – Monk and Double Monk Shoes
From medieval monasteries to the modern man’s wardrobe
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Shoe Dictionary
Shoe dictionary — Espadrilles
From farmers in the Pyrenees to high fashion
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Shoe dictionary – Wedges and platforms
From ancient Egypt to Ferragamo
CULTURE TALE
Brief guide to spring/summer colours
So many colours to wear on your feet! And every one of them means something.
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Shoe Dictionary
Shoe dictionary — Boot
On our feet since the dawn of time