ORIGIN OF BOOT-KEELS.
It is believed that boot-heels arc of Persian origin, and were originally attached to sandals in order that the wearers might keep their feet above the burning sands. Heels nine inches high have been known. When high heels wero introduced in Venice they w«re called "chapinoys," and were highly decorated. The height of the "ehapineys" proclaimed the rank of the wearer.
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Ohinemuri Gazette, Issue 3941, 8 July 1918, Page 4
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64ORIGIN OF BOOT-KEELS. Ohinemuri Gazette, Issue 3941, 8 July 1918, Page 4
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