Calebe
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Centuries ago, to be precise around the 10th century, some enterprising soul in a horse-riding culture figured out that your foot would stay more firmly in the stirrups if your shoe had a bit of a raised heel. This innovation was spread quickly and soon whole armies—of men—rode into battle wearing pumps[ high heels].
By the 17th century, high heels became a fashion trend in Europe; and since having a horse was a symbol of high status, wearing a high-heeled shoe meant you had the medieval equivalent of a Mercedes-Benz car. Both influential men and women of wore heels until they ultimately fell out of fashion for men.
With the emergence of the gay culture, men are going back to this previous practice but now no longer as a proof of affluence but rather as an indication of their status.
The question now is, who is the cross dresser, men or women? This question is left to be answered at a personal level.
By the 17th century, high heels became a fashion trend in Europe; and since having a horse was a symbol of high status, wearing a high-heeled shoe meant you had the medieval equivalent of a Mercedes-Benz car. Both influential men and women of wore heels until they ultimately fell out of fashion for men.
With the emergence of the gay culture, men are going back to this previous practice but now no longer as a proof of affluence but rather as an indication of their status.
The question now is, who is the cross dresser, men or women? This question is left to be answered at a personal level.
