Foot for thought

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 covered the feet to protect it from cold and the environment.

Author(s): By Emily Lau Shi Cheng

Copyright: NSTP

Published on: 10 December 2009

Publication: New Straits Times

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