Shoes, boots, and other footwear as fashion objects.
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Which 1970s rock band wore towering platform boots on stage?
KISS stage boots added several inches of height and became part of the band's monster-like costumes.
Classic 1960s go-go boots were often made in which shiny white material?
Patent leather gave go-go boots a glossy finish that wiped clean and fit the sleek space-age look.
What light natural material often formed the soles of 1970s platform sandals?
Cork is light and cushions each step, which kept very tall platform sandals easier to wear.
Foot doctors warned that very tall platform shoes raised the risk of which injury?
A thick rigid sole keeps the foot from feeling the ground, so the ankle can roll over more easily.
Saddle shoes are a two-tone version of which shoe style?
Saddle shoes also come in combinations such as navy and ivory or brown and ivory; black and white is only the classic pairing.
Which feature defines platform shoes worn in the 1970s?
Platform soles lift the ball of the foot as well as the heel, unlike ordinary high heels that lift only the heel.
Go-go boots famously paired with which short 1960s garment?
The short hemline showed off the tall boots, making the two a defining 1960s outfit.
Which ankle socks did 1950s teens commonly wear with saddle shoes?
Bobby socks are short white ankle socks that teens scrunched down, giving 1950s bobby-soxers their nickname.
Why did schools require sock-hop dancers to remove shoes such as saddle shoes?
With shoes left at the gym door, students could show off colorful socks while dancing on the basketball floor.
Which ankle-length socks did girls commonly pair with saddle shoes?
Bobby-soxers took their nickname from the folded ankle socks they wore with the shoes to dances.