Menswear History Timeline By kcuevas 1800 Men's Shoes 1800 Period: 1800 to 1850 Men Shoes 1800s Foot wear that was in style around the time were things like Knee Boots, Wellington boots, Patent Leather, and Square Toed Shoes. Around this time was the civil war. The shoes were really made for riding horses and more formal clothing. 1820 Men's Shoes 1820 1830 Men's Shoes 1830 1840 Men's Shoes 1840 1850 Men's Shoes 1850