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What were the shoes like in colonial times?

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Answer: The earliest shoes did not have buckles, but were secured with overlapping straps.

Explanation: you can look in history books or do some research

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Answer: The earliest shoes did not have buckles, but were secured with overlapping straps. They were made on straight form, which meant there was not a right or left shoe – each shoe could be worn on either foot. Men and women would switch shoes on feet so the leather would evenly wear and to make them last longer.

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