Sandals, Mandals, and Mary Janes

A History of Shoes

William J Bolen

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Booklogix
15 March 2022

Fashion & textiles: design; Antiques & collectables: carpets, rugs & textiles; Needlework & fabric crafts; Fashion & style guides

Scholarly but approachable. The author's thorough research offers a mix of fact and personal experience.

-Liz Mellish, Ph.

D., University College London

Shoes really don't have a gender-this is all a social construction. This book is a great addition to the field, as shoes are so often overlooked in

these discussions.

-Elizabeth Sweet, Ph.

D., San Jose State University

If clothes make the man, then what do his shoes say about him? William Bolen, Ph.

D., tackles this question with gusto as he dives into the history of one of the most well-worn pieces of footwear, the sandal. Along the way he contemplates the complicated relationship between gender identity and clothing choice. Are some shoes more girly than others? What do they say about the men who wear them? And where do these pressures come from-are they the result of executive marketing decisions, or evidence of deeply rooted cultural norms?

Through meticulous research and an academic attention to detail, Dr. Bolen lays out a comprehensive response to these questions and more. Strap in, and get ready to take a walk through history.

By: William J Bolen
Imprint: Booklogix
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9781665300162
ISBN 10: 1665300167
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William J. Bolen earned a Ph.D. in cultural geography from Rutgers University. He completed his dissertation on the impact of Italian immigrants in transforming the US cultural landscape, including a detailed analysis of the Italian Ironbound colony in Newark, New Jersey, at the turn of the twentieth century. Dr. Bolen has spent the past twelve years researching cultural biases and gender differences in footwear. In the years to come, he anticipates a trend toward gender-neutral shoes and clothing.