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Hanfu shoes have a long history of development. About 5000 years ago, during the Yangshao culture, the most primitive shoes made of animal skin appeared. Shoes were the first tool for people to protect their feet from injury. Later, they gradually became a symbol of people's identity and status and witnessed many special historical processes.   Brief introduction of Hanfu shoes In Hanfu, shoes are called Zuyi (足衣, clothes on feet), there are various styles of ancient Chinese Hanfu shoes and boots, and their development has gone through the process from scratch, from simplicity to complexity, from coarseness to precision. From the earliest function of warmth preservation and protection, it has developed into a symbol of identity and status. Through shoes and socks, we can see the integration and progress of the development of Chinese civilization. The earliest shoes came into being with the appearance of fabric materials and the appearance of clothes. In ancient times, the raw materials of shoes were grass, linen, and leather. Moreover, the style of shoes was rather simple. According to the literature, the earliest shoes, no matter what material they are made of, are collectively referred to as "屦, jù". After the Warring States…

What kind of shoes do you usually choose to match your Hanfu? Perhaps in winter, there are more options than embroidered shoes that can also add a matching style to your Hanfu. For example, boots or leather shoes. Hanfu Shidai gives us some advice on how to match boots for Hanfu in winter. 01 -  Hanfu with Boots - Fashion from Ancient Times The reason everyone is suitable for embroidered shoes is that they are flat designs, as the flat structure can be a good visual solution, unless you wear a pair of shoes with colors that really don't match the outfit. But with boots, there are more things to consider, so the boots that have appeared since ancient times can be said to be a design that breaks the traditional plane. Leather boots from over 3,000 years ago In terms of the genesis of boots in ancient China, they basically started with the nomads in northern China in ancient times, because of the wear and tear of the grass and stirrups on the shoes, so they needed to have boots with thicker heels and higher uppers to cope with the demands. During the Wei and Jin dynasties, boots were…

As one of the earliest people to wear shoes, ancient Chinese once created a very rich Hanfu shoe culture. Among them, there are many "secrets" on the shoe tip, even more unexpected. Regardless of left and right feet Shoes are divided into left and right feet, which is now known as common sense. But if time can go back to 1000 years ago, the shoes are divided into left and right feet, which is quite another phenomenon. Are left and right shoes hard to wear? No! Most of the materials used to make shoes in ancient times were very soft. For example, straw shoes, flax shoes, even with animal skin can also be handled very softly. What's more, the Hanfu shoes worn by the ancients were relatively loose and large in size, so they would not be worn or worn. Although shoes are not divided into left and right, the ancients still talked about left and right when buying shoes. When trying on shoes, usually try on the left foot first, as long as the left foot can be put on, and no need to try on the right foot. This is because the left foot is generally a little…

Summer is a good season for outings, but when you go out to play, enjoy the flowers and take photos, you can't do without a pair of comfortable and versatile Han clothing shoes. Today, we are going to talk to you about how to choose shoes that are easy to wear and easy to match with your Hanfu.   How to Choose Your Favorite Han Clothing Shoes In the summertime, when it is hot and rainy, many traditional Han clothing shoes can be a problem to clean if they encounter rain or muddy roads. April recommends you wear daily shoes for an informal outing. Like the following shoes, which will not look out of place with Chinese clothing.   Mary Jane Shoe The Mary Jane shoe is the American generic term for lace-up shoes. It comes with a cute and vintage vibe, and it adds to the look whether it's worn with fashion or Han clothing. There are round toe and pointy-toe shoes, the round toe is more cute, the square toe and pointy toe is more mature, you can choose according to your own matching style. If you're worried about walking long distances or rubbing your feet, you can…