Heels are often associated with femininity and style but did you know they were originally made for men in the military? Did you also know that men commonly loved to show off their legs in heels and stockings in the 17th century? Listen to hear how we got stilettos from the technology of two World Wars and how erotic photography changed how heels were perceived!

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