The Areni-1 Cave Shoe in Yerevan, Armenia
This leather shoe was discovered in Areni 1 cave during excavations in 2008. Made from a single piece of cowhide leather, and still with its leather laces it has been measured as corresponding to a modern US size 7 / EU size 37 / UK size 6. It is stuffed with grass to either maintain its shape or keep the foot warm. It is unknown at this stage whether it was a man or woman's shoe. Researchers…
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