The prim black boots of Queen Victoria's era did not fade away with her death in 1901; they continued with unabashed popularity for several more years. Skirts were, after all, still brushing the tops of women's feet. However, hemlines began to rise a few years into the new century, and the rest, as they say, is history ...
This is from a fun site called Soulmates: the century in shoes.
Note: The flash option is more fun. If you choose that one, turn up your speakers before you begin. (Unless you're at work, pretending that you're Officially Busy.)
Posted on August 28, 2003 08:57 AM. Filed under: history & archaeology.