Slave Shoe

[Shotgun Steve]

This crude wooden and leather shoe was handmade by a slave and probably intended for slave use. The sole is hand carved and curved and is attached by the upper section by way of a leather strap that has been nailed over the seam. Although crude in appearance, the shoe was well-made and saved scarce resources such as leather. However, compared to a shoe today it would feel very awkward and uncomfortable.

[kflach]

It's interesting that the heel is so high. I'd have expected flatter shoes would have been more practical.

[Brayantobbe]

This is what you called Slave Shoe is like the many shoes I always see on many movies. It was like antique wooden shoes.

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