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Period: Jan 1, 1400 to
Rennaisance- shoe fashion became important
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This was the beginning of footwear fashion and the beginning of shoe businesses. -
Jan 1, 1500
Rennaisance shoe picture
This picture is for the timespan. -
John Frye Boot Company
John Frye founded the Frye Boot company in the US. -
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U.S. Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court ruled for the breakup of United Shoe Machinery Company in Mass. -
Steve Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine became Nike's first endorsed athlete in history. -
Michael Jordan
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Michael Jordan started his shoe career when Nike offered him a five-year $2.5 million contract for his own line of shoes. -
Ricardo Correa
Ricardo Correa moved his shoe operations from Brazil to China. -
Oldest recorded shoe
A simple leather shoe was discovered outside a cave in a ditch dating back to 3627 BC - 3377 BC