Foot Wear Collection

Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine
Two Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine, a seven-day campaign during Scout Job Week. Their first customer was an actress, Caroline Munro

Cobblers shop front, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
View of a cobblers shop front in St David s, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. The cobbler and his apprentice (possibly his son) stand outside the shop

Jacksons boots and hats advert with cats by Louis Wain 1909 Date: 1909

Puss tries on his new Boots at the Cobblers Shop. Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker
An Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker, working on a pile of shoes

Advert for Dolcis shoes, shopping with five coupons 1941
With five wartime coupons you could buy one pair of shoes from Dolcis. Casual shoes with contrasting coloures with a crepe sole and side lace. Casual shoes with 3 eyelette tie at front in suede

Rayne shoes advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Rayne shoes, in particular their range of brocade heels for memorable evenings. Date: 1953

Albania - Peasant shepherd
Albanian peasant shepherd wearing a cloak make out of a long-haired goat and traditional footwear of the curled-up and slightly pointy variety

Raoul Shoe Company 1912
Chic Parisian footwear offered for sale in Regent St featuring a brogue shoe, fancy top boot, seaside shoe, French shoes and court shoe

Straw sandals and drum at temple, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

Japanese clog shop
A man selling wooden footwear known as geta in Japan

Advert for Frontier by Joyce California shoes 1941
Gallant and gay. if yours is a border-line case of not knowing whether to buy on style or economy, we d suggest you look at Cool-ees by Joyce

Advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes
His First Pair -- advertisement for Selfridges childrens clothes, with a silhouette of four children and a dog. One little boy is wearing his first pair of shoes

Dutch clogs and tulips in Holland, Europe

Shoes of the Missionaries of Charity, a congregation founded by Mother Teresa, and Sanpietrini pavingstones, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Wooden clogs, Amsterdam, Holland

US Paratrooper jump boots
3033693 US Paratrooper jump boots; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2, US Paratrooper jump boots); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

Ladys boot, 1650-1700 (leather and velvet with pearls)
BAL167055 Ladys boot, 1650-1700 (leather and velvet with pearls) by Russian School (17th century); height:56 cm; Armoury Museum, Kremlin, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Advert for Dickins & Jones crocodile and lizard womens shoes
Fashion says skin shoes for Autumn. 1927

Princess Elizabeth and her mother the Queen, Zimbabwe, 1947
Princess Elizabeth stands shoeless with her mother the Queen after climbing the Matopos Hill, Bulawayo. The Queen had damaged her shoes during the climb

Apollo Moon boot sole. This boot is from the A7LB spacesuit that was used in the last three Apollo missions to the Moon. The sole shows the pattern of the famous bootprints left on the Moon by the US

Ancient Footwear / Diderot
A selection of ancient and not so ancient footwear including various styles of sandal (possibly Greek & Roman), also over-shoes & what looks like a shoe of the C16th (fig.25)

Diversity Of Style

Cholera prevention, satirical artwork
Cholera prevention. Satirical artwork portraying a womans efforts to protect herself during an outbreak of cholera. Cholera is a bacterial infection of the intestines that was often fatal before

Apollo astronaut moon boots. These are part of a display at the Science Museum, London, UK

Aden - Somaili Warriors
Aden - Somalia - Somali Soldiers

Leather goods shop sign, Plaka, Athens, Greece, Europe

Dolcis Advert 1931
Advertisement for Dolcis shoes including: golf shoes, a Derby sports shoes & court shoes in bright exotic colours

A pair of ankle socks. 1938

Workers making felt boots C018 / 2355
Workers making felt boots. Natural felt is made by matting, condensing and pressing together fibres, usually wool. Photographed at the Morozko factory at Kusa in the Chelyabinsk Region of Russia

Betty Boots womens boot shop in Honky Tonk, Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America, North America

Shoemakers (1810). Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)

Advert for Lotus sensible womens shoes 1948
A seletion of womens flat practical shoes. 1948

Advert for Vani-tred shoes 1943
Will your walk stand a close-up. Balanced walking gives you grace and comfort. You can t fool your feet about shoes. They know whether you are walking as nuture means you to walk - and if you aren t

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1943

Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1942
A seletion of Selberite Arch Preserver shoes. 1942

Advert for Carter by Joyce California shoes 1942
This new recruit to Joyce brigade is ready to tilt a lance with anyone who says that hard wear, superlative comfort and characterful appearance can t be combined in a shoe these days

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1937

Advert for Lotus shoes 1947
Fashion fantasion. Strap gold evening shoe. Date: 1947

Boots

Advert for Anklet by Joyce California shoes 1945
Red ankle buckle shoes with wedge by Anklet by Joyce California, fitted by Saxone. 1945

Advert for Dolcis shoes 1939
Stepping sunwards. For gay feet to flash over sunsplahed beaches, new Dolcis sandals, rediant with glowing colour or brilliant contrasts

Snow shoes were typically used by the Subarctic and Arctic peoples for walking on deep snow. Made from a racket-shaped wooden frame, webbing and thongs to attach the foot.(PR)

MACEDONIA, Skopje. Macedonian Shoes / Carsija Old Town

USA, Arizona, Tucson. Cowboy boots used as planters on porch of Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

USA, Arizona, Tucson. Doorway and porch of Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort

MOROCCO, MARRAKECH: The Souqs of Marrakech (Markets) Babouches (Slippers)

MOROCCO, Fes: Fes El, Bali (Old Fes), Babouches, Traditional Moroccan Slippers

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"Stepping into History: A Journey through Footwear" Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine: Witness the young scouts shining shoes with pride, learning the value of hard work and attention to detail. Cobblers shop front, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales: Discover the charm of a traditional cobblers' store nestled in the picturesque town of St Davids, where craftsmanship meets nostalgia. Jacksons boots and hats advert: Immerse yourself in an era gone by as you explore this vintage advertisement showcasing stylish boots and hats that were all the rage back then. Puss tries on his new Boots at the Cobblers Shop: Join Puss in his excitement as he tries on his brand-new boots at a local cobblers' shop – a heartwarming tale for both children and adults alike. Irish Leprechaun or Fairy Shoemaker: Uncover the enchanting folklore surrounding Ireland's mythical shoemakers who are said to possess extraordinary skills and create magical footwear. Advert for Dolcis shoes, shopping with five coupons 1941: Step back into wartime Britain and witness how resourcefulness prevailed even during challenging times when shoppers used coupons to acquire fashionable Dolcis shoes. Rayne shoes advertisement, 1953: Take a glimpse into fashion history with this captivating advertisement from 1953 featuring Rayne shoes - an iconic brand known for its timeless elegance. Raoul Shoe Company 1912: Travel back over a century ago to experience the exquisite craftsmanship offered by Raoul Shoe Company – pioneers of quality footwear since 1912. Straw sandals and drum at temple & Japanese clog shop : Delve into Japan's rich cultural heritage as you explore straw sandals adorning temples alongside vibrant clog shops that offer unique footwear experiences. Advertisement for Frontier by Joyce California Shoes 1941.