Afghani Heels

probably 19th century

Bata Shoe Museum Toronto
Toronto, Canada

Stacked leather heels were also found in Western Asian dress. This type of heel is created by layering pieces of leather together. This pair of Turkmen riding shoes features a high stacked heel and would have been worn with a soft-soled tent boot. When worn together, they functioned like a one-piece riding boot.

Details

Title: Afghani Heels
Date Created: probably 19th century
Physical Dimensions: Length: 26.1 cm Width: 10.5 cm Height: 13.3 cm
Photographer: Ron Wood
Rights: Copyright © 2017 Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Canada (photo: Ron Wood)
External Link: http://www.batashoemuseum.ca/
Medium: Leather , cotton, steel , silk
Bbibliographic references: Semmelhack, Elizabeth. Standing Tall: The Curious History of Men in Heels. Toronto: Bata Shoe Museum Foundation, 2015

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