CULTURAL DIFFUSION OF SHOES

ORIGIN

• In early civilizations scandals were the most common
• But in 1600-1200 BC Mesopotamia created a type of soft shoe
• It wasnt until 1850 when right and left were made differently

Diffusion of shoes.
Shoes are unique in the way that they have followed all civilizations around the world. Wherever people go, shoes go

IMPACT

• Shoes had a big impact on early civilizations
• They are now more of a fashion statement more than anything

HOW SHOES ARE USED TODAY

• Today they are bought really only for fashion
• Not so much basic necessities
• In our culture it's just about how you look