Still Waters Posted June 11, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 11, 2010 The oldest example of a leather shoe has been discovered by archaeologists in a cave in Armenia.At 5,500 years old, the well preserved cow-hide shoe pre-dates Stonehenge by 400 years and the Pyramids of Giza by 1,000 years. It was made of a single piece of leather and was shaped to fit the wearer's foot, the researchers say. They have published details of the discovery from south-east Armenia in the journal Plos One. The shoe contained grass, although the archaeologists are uncertain as to whether this was to keep the foot warm or to maintain the shape of the footwear. The authors are unsure whether it was worn by a man or a woman. The shoe is relatively small, corresponding to a UK women's size 5 (European size 38; US size 7 women), but it could have been worn by a man of that period. Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slorri Posted June 11, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 11, 2010 This type of shoes are still in use by sheep shearers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramelin Posted June 12, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 12, 2010 Nor really the oldest shoe: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=183841 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DONTEATUS Posted June 16, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 16, 2010 You know that Nike is wanting there Shoe back now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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