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GPS Shoes, for Alzheimer's Patients and Prostitutes?

Posted Fri Oct 28, 2011 03:20 PM ET | 0

These boots were really made for walking These GPS enabled shoes are able to track movement of your loved ones, or others. Read more

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High Heels Cause Long-Term Damage

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Aug 9, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

Women commonly sacrifice comfort for fashion, but their choices in footwear may have a lasting impact. Read more

Oldest Shoe Preserved in Sheep Dung

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Thu Jun 10, 2010 09:49 AM ET | 0

The size 7-women's leather lace-up moccasin, with straw padding, could have been worn by a farmer. Read more

World's Oldest Shoe: Pictures

Posted Thu Jun 10, 2010 08:30 AM ET | 0

Explore images of what researchers believe may be the oldest shoe ever found. Read more

Fancy Footwear From Ancient Egypt

Posted Wed Apr 7, 2010 07:24 AM ET | 0

Footwear was a sign of status in ancient Egypt. Take a tour of some elaborate sandals worn during King Tut's time. Read more

King Tut Wore Orthopedic Sandals

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Wed Apr 7, 2010 04:54 AM ET | 0

Analysis of sandals buried with the boy king suggest the sometimes elaborate footwear was made to accommodate his club foot. Read more

Ancient Mosaic Reveals Artisans' Footprints

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Mon Oct 19, 2009 09:18 AM ET | 0

The foot and sandal prints offer insight into just how ancient craftsmen built this elaborate mosaic. Read more

Discovery News : Discovery Channel

Posted Fri Jan 25, 2008 04:54 AM ET

People started wearing shoes around 40,000 years ago, according to a study on recently excavated small toe bones that belonged to an individual from China who apparently loved shoes. Read more

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