Since the dawn of cinematic history, there have been numerous instances where shoes are central to the film- used as a stunning visual device, a vehicle to move the plot, a symbol of a key character which then turns into a representation of the entire film, or as a marketing tool. Featured in cinema, certain shoes achieve the status of becoming a symbol not only of a certain film, but of a certain era, point in time, or cultural moment. Grab some popcorn and a comfortable seat, as we discuss several of these iconic shoes in cinema.