High heels were originally worn by men in the 10th century to help with horse riding.
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Heels are traced to 10th-century Persian cavalry, where they helped riders stay secure in stirrups. The style later spread into European elite men’s fashion and only much later became strongly coded as women’s footwear. (Wikipedia)
🤯 "High heels were originally worn by men in the 10th century to help with horse riding. Because even back then, men were willing to suffer for the aesthetic."