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Shoes are a mainstay in any woman's wardrobe. One of the most frequent pieces of advice given by celebrity stylists is: "Buy moderately priced clothing, but invest in good shoes." Shoes have been elevated from utilitarian accessory to a status symbol that, among women, is like the equivalent of driving a luxury car.

Some of the most sought-after shoe designers include (but are certainly not limited to): Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs, Prada, Chloe, Coach, and Christian Dior. Popular styles for women include high-heeled pumps, kitten heels, wedges, sandals, boots of varying heights, and ballet flats.

Men wear shoes, too, but let's face it: men's shoes are not nearly as fabulous. For men, the options are sneakers, loafers, sandals, and dress shoes. Popular men's shoe designers include Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole, Ed Hardy, and Bruno Magli.

The earliest known shoes date back to around 8000 BCE; however, since most shoes are made of leather, it is likely that shoes existed far earlier. Initially developed out of necessity, shoes became a fashion accessory sometime around the 17th century.

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