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The History Of High Heels Did you know that high heels were originally designed for men in the military? High-heeled shoes were first worn in the 10th century as a way to help the Persian cavalry keep their shoes in their stirrups. Since then, men’s heels have gone through varied cultural meanings: symbolizing high social stature, military prowess, refined fashionable taste, and the height of ‘cool’. Attention: This is not just a video about the history of high heels, this is the first part wher

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