Historical Finds

About this historical book: Penned in the 1800s, this book stands as a pinnacle in preserving the flame of understanding foot function and the significance of our shoe shape. Despite its small size, the impact it made during its time was enormous, making it one of our all-time favourites! At MFF HQ, we proudly hold an original copy of this influential book! Motivated by their role as an anatomy teacher and a keen observer of foot deformities caused by ill-fitting shoes, the author decided to delve deeper into the subject. The initial paper stirred interest, leading to requests for a...

Sole Revolution: Unmasking the Shoemaker's Rebellion of 1861 Hey Shoe Rebels! Prepare to step into the rebellious world of 1861, where a shoemaker dared to challenge the status quo of footwear. This isn't your typical love story with shoes; it's a saga of disdain turned revolution! In the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, our shoemaker, fueled by a dislike for conventional shoes, took inspiration from Paley's revolutionary insights on "The Faculty of Standing." Imagine, a craftsman turning into a foot revolutionary! From the Surgeons' Hall revelations to daring experiments with elastic materials, our shoemaker embarked on a mission to reshape the...