From the meaning behind your shoe dreams to the origins of the wedge

1.Shoe sizes began with barleycorn

  

PHOTO: Collage Vintage

 

2. U.S. women own an average of 19 pairs of shoes.

 

 Average American woman has at least 19 pairs of shoes in their closet.

From the meaning behind your shoe dreams to the origins of the wedge,
 keep scrolling for facts shoes, glorious shoes!

3.The most expensive shoes ever sold for $660,000.

 PHOTO: Everett Collection
Dorothy’s iconic ruby red slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’
 naturally and rightfully so earn this top spot.
 The original pair sold at an auction in 2000.

4. The first pair of right- and left-footed shoes was made in Philadelphia.

PHOTO: Stockholm Street Style

 

5. The first lady’s boot was created for Queen Victoria in 1840.

  

PHOTO: Camille Over the Rainbow

 More than a century later and women still love the versatile style.

6. Jimmy Choo constructed his first pair of shoes at age 11.

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Carrie Bradshaw’s infamous shoe collection is estimated to cost more than $40,000.

PHOTO: the coveteur

Source: whowhatwear