In addition, scientists have found rock paintings dating from the Paleolithic period, about 15,000 years ago, which depict men wearing sandals. Of course, it was a primitive shoes which are made of improvised means: to indulge in animal skin, bark, dried grass, etc. – and it is a natural way by fragility of the material quickly wore out. Bulk practical application of sandals were in Egypt, they were made of papyrus, palm leaves and even rawhide and wood, these shoes on my feet kept thanks to a leather strap. In addition to the practical application of shoes for the ancient Egyptians wore and aesthetic value: the straps of sandals decorated with precious stones and various patterns. Wooden sandals made in India Soon after that, China and Japan started making sandals made from rice straw. The population used sisal, used to make cordage and woven sandals. But the story does not end sandals – sandals is still very popular today, of which there are many kinds: men's sandals, women's (sandals – well, what woman do without them in summer!), sport sandals, and, of course, children's sandals.

Sandals for favorite child – an indispensable thing. Yet not a single child – neither in Soviet times, nor at present – can not do without this kind of shoe. In their baby's skin breathe, thanks to your baby feels comfortable, fun played and sports (and what could be more children's laughter?). In addition, the sandals are very easy to clean – easy to wash and dry (we all know that rare child refuses to step into a puddle – it's a natural reaction – your child learns the world). You can also call another important advantage over other types of sandals, shoes – they have a relatively small price (this applies mostly to domestic (Russian) shoes, will not take into calculation of the Chinese – it is clear that not all the shoes produced in this country, consistent with both guests and our requirements). Due to the small cost we can afford more than one pair of sandals for our beloved children – and this is associated not only with the fact that in the process of knowing the world a child does not think about safety shoes, but do not forget the fact that leg pretty crumb is growing very rapidly, and hence, as a result, the footwear must be changed frequently. Therefore, so far no one has yet invented a more perfect shoe for the most expensive man on Earth!