How did they dress and train in ancient times?

Many people are interested in how they dressed and trained in ancient times. I propose to read about what kind of shoes were worn in Europe since the Middle Ages.

Medieval monarchs had unlimited power, and therefore sometimes very original orders were published that concerned all aspects of people's lives. This example can serve as an order of the French King Philip IV that all noble gentlemen should wear only shoes with curled socks. And the length of the shoes showed the level of nobility of the kind of owner. Ordinary nobles wore shoes one and a half centimeters larger than the real size of the foot. Barons wore shoes two centimeters longer, and princes by three centimeters. In order not to stumble and not to cling to the long toe of shoes, the nobility tied the bent tip of the shoe to the leg with the help of twine.

In the following, XV century, the life of the nobility somewhat eased. Shoes became shorter and wider. To give grace to the shoes, shoemakers began to nail heels to them with wood. Women's shoes did not stand out as remarkable. The morals of that time did not allow decent women to show even a pair of shoes. But men could afford to flaunt all. It was at this time was introduced a distinctive red heel, which marked people of noble origin from people of other classes.

The next historical period can be called the Baroque era. At this time, the French fashion officer, strange as it may seem, was the French officer. He introduced tall leather boots with dial-heels into fashion. The purpose of these heels is to help with riding. With their help, the rider held on to the stirrup better. At the same time in fashion were not only military, but also secular boots. This fashion lasted until the end of the XVII century.

At this time, there was a new shoes - shoes, which are very much like modern men's shoes. They were worn with long knitted stockings that tightened their legs. At the same time, the customs were somewhat softened. Now the women's skirts are a little shorter and feminine. This gave impetus to the development of women's shoes. Now the women's legs have freed themselves from rough shoes on heavy wooden soles and the same heels. Elegant shoes made of silk, brocade, velvet, decorated with embroidery, precious stones were exhibited. In 1680, fashion introduced such high and thin heels that women could walk only on the cane. Men did not want to lag behind the beautiful half, and also shod shoes with heels. And immediately began to be issued imperial decrees, which determined the height of the heel put to each estate. Naturally, the higher the status, the higher the heel.

Over time, fashion began to include shoes with blunt socks. Gradually, the upper part expanded and expanded, and the posterior part decreased. In the twenties of the XVI century was so small that it was difficult to keep on its feet. Therefore, the shoes were fastened with special ties on the rise. The shoes were made of velvet, silk, leather. The color of the shoes was different: red, yellow, white, blue and others. Do not disappear and boots with rounded noses of leather, but they are mostly worn for riding.

Essential changes in the shoe fashion occurred only in the XVII century. And the initiators of innovations were again the French. This time, the trendsetter was Louis XIV. This man was a passionate lover of horse riding, and for him developed special boots with wide bootlegs . The lapels of the boots were lined with exquisite lace. Her favorite colors are light brown and yellow. After a while, white, dark chocolate and black boots came into fashion. Shoes and shoes are worn only in exceptional, solemn occasions. After a while, shoes began to be sewn from a white satin with scarlet heels and huge rosettes on the rise. To protect the shoes during the wet weather, special solid galoshes of leather were worn or additional soles of wood were tied up. In the XVIII century, in the era of rococo, the fashion returned to sharp-nosed furniture. At the same time, more attention is paid to decor and decorations. There are intricate buckles, lacing and bows on high rises.

Not everyone knows how to dress and wear in ancient times, but the main trends in shoe fashion are described by many historians, are represented in museums, depicted in pictures.