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The Evolution of High Heels Essay

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Introduction

Evolution suggests that life began as relatively small and simple organism and developed into various complex organisms today. Charles Darwin proposed his Theory of Evolution, forming the foundation of evolutionary biology. He suggested that the origins of new life and evolution are caused by natural selection over successive generations. It allows differential reproduction of genotypes. There are five principles drawn upon the observation and assumption of evolution, which are reproductive potential, constancy of number, struggle for existence, individual differences and inheritance of traits. According to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, differences in species are caused by continuous and accumulative small changes over …show more content…

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1920s Invention of high heels with fastening strap; Maximum of 75 cm heel made
1930s Invention of comfortable flat-soled shoes upon demanding of women
1940s Invention of luxury shoes, e.g. leather shoes
Invention of wooden heels and wedge heels
1950s Development of high heels with slender heels, narrowing toe box and sheer height.
Emphasizing the sexuality of high heels
1955 Invention of Stiletto heel
1960s Inventions of high-heeled boots
1970s Wave of platform shoes
1980s-1990s High heels were becoming popular among grassroots groups
2000s Emphasizing the well-shaped and good looking to legs.
A wide variety of high-heeled shoes are avaliable

Reproductive Potential

High heels have definite life cycle as usual goods, varying from several months to years. High heel are trashed when the heels are worn out or crooked, the straps (if any) are broken, the shoes are scuffed and the insole is deformed after repeating loading, etc. These lead to replacement of not wearable high heels. Besides, when fashion trend and occasion changes, people are willing to purchase new high heels in different design to match their needs. Although the prolonged wearing of high heels causes foot-ache, many women are still fascinated by the

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