GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1673, King Louis XIV introduced shoes with red heels and red soles to the French court. He restricted the wearing of such shoes to his circle of nobles. The practice was later taken up by royalty across Europe and became highly fashionable.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first recorded instance of a high heeled shoe being worn by a woman was by Catherine de Medici in the 16th century. She was about 150 centimetres tall and it is said she wanted to appear taller at her wedding.