MOST people take shoes for granted, especially the role they play in history and culture. The first shoes from about 4,000 years ago were made from a single piece of raw hide that primarily…

WHAT do celebrities such as Rachel Bilson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Demi Moore have in common? They all wear Jimmy Choo's, the most sought- after brand for shoe-lovers.

WHENEVER we think about shoes we always think of the cobbler who's always there to mend our torn soles. A cobbler is well-versed in mending shoes. In the old days, they also made shoes and repair…