Men were the first to wear high heels.
It is a surprising to know that high heels were originally designed for men long before they were worn by women.
Evidence of the existence of high heels dates back to 9th century Persia. These shoes were worn by horseback warriors in order to keep the rider's foot secure in stirrups. A few centuries later, at the end of the 16th century, high heels arrived in Europe and became extremely popular among the upper-classmen as they were seen as virile and Masculine. They made because men look taller which was a big plus during those days.