Men's Shoes Timeline (1890-1970)

By Dcharle
  • 1890 Men's Victorian Shoe

    1890 Men's Victorian Shoe
    During the 1880s, boots were primarily black or brown until the summer of 1890 where white boots were introduced as summer wear.
  • 1900 Men's Boot

    1900 Men's Boot
    In the 1900s, the Victorian boot stepped up and added buttons and laces along with more flexible insoles.
  • 1910 Basketball Shoe Debut

    1910 Basketball Shoe Debut
    In 1917, Chuck H. Taylor wore the first pair of All-Star Converses.
  • 1920 Oxford Style Shoe

    1920 Oxford Style Shoe
    In the 1920s, while the basketball sneaker was slowly coming into the spotlight, the Oxford Style shoe never lost its edge. Remaining the most popular shoe style for 2 decades.
  • 1970 Nike Cortez

    1970 Nike Cortez
    Born in the 70s, the Nike Cortez's was the first Nike sneaker ever created. With the help of Michael Jordan, Nike has been among the most popular brands for the past 3-4 decades.