Footwear is the one of the greatest inventions of mankind although shoes that were durable were made very recently. Many civilizations and cultures used various kinds of traditional coverings on their feet, and many more thought that footwear was an impediment to free movement. The footwear became a status symbol during the time when empires spread across a number of continents. Slaves were not allowed to wear anything on their feet while the gentlemen and ladies of the society started wearing a type of sandals that had straps across the ankles. Since then footwear has evolved into the present variety that is available throughout the world.
Initially shoes were manufactured by cobblers and shoemakers who were individuals who carried out the trade by themselves. There were very few people wearing shoes in those days that made it possible for the shoemakers to carry on their trade easily. But soon the slave trade got abolished, and the importance of footwear was felt by everybody. People found that they could protect their feet from almost anything by wearing a pair of shoes. The demand kept rising, and individual shoemakers started the business of making shoes for everybody. Many e-companies such as the company Inkkas, evolved from the original shoemaking trade to make modern footwear.
Another shoemaking company is a company called Mipacha which also makes hand-made shoes using some of the local textiles that are available in the country. The motifs and the colors of the textiles used in the manufacture of these shoes set them distinctly apart from shoes made by most of the other companies. The company was founded on the belief of authentic goods, fairness in trade practices and for the benefit of the people of that country. The textiles used for the shoes are produced by the local craftsmen. It is a company that many other things besides shoes such as hand-woven bags and bracelets.
Most of the modern shoe-making factories use modern processing, cutting and stitching machines to manufacture a large variety of shoes. Most of the shoes produced in these factories are made from leather or artificial leather. There are very few brands that produce shoes made from fabrics. The reason behind this may be that the conditions prevailing in many countries having cold, damp weather are not very convenient for shoes made from textiles. On the other hand, most of the Peruvian shoes are made from textiles that are commonly available in the country. They are normally hand-made providing a livelihood to a large section of people in the country.
The bright colored fabrics used in the manufacture of Peru shoes by various companies in the country make them very comfortable and roomy. As the textiles are much softer than leather, they allow the person wearing them maximum freedom of movement. The shoes that are made here comprise of a wide variety ranging from moccasins to laced boots. Every shoe is hand-made that ensures perfect stitching and longevity for the shoes. Each shoe is designed for maximum comfort and agility that is a hallmark of these companies.