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By: Gregg Hall

Women love shoes! They love the way shoes look and feel, and they will sometimes go to great lengths to find the perfect pair of shoes to wear only once or twice with the perfect outfit or the fashion of the day. Once worn, these fashionable designer shoes may spend weeks, months, or years in the closet without being worn again until another special occasion comes up. With that said, are expensive designer shoes really worth their cost?

Historically, shoes were invented to protect feet from the elements, from sharp rocks, hot sands, and blisters. Shoes were made to be simple and functional, with tough leather soles and straps. As society became more sophisticated, the role of shoes shifted from protective functionality to image enhancing; shoes were made to add glamour and status to the wearer, especially for royalty or special dignitaries.

Shoe designers began to specialize in the craft of fashioning shoes for the wealthy; shoes meant more for show than for function or simplicity. Good shoemakers earned a reputation and printed symbols on their shoes, so that people would recognize the maker of that particular design. That was the beginning of designer shoes.

Specialized designer shoes for women are often known for their quality, durability, elegance and style. Notice, however, that the word comfort is not included among this list, and that is because expensive designer shoes are not supposed to be worn eight to twelve hours a day.

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