Their popularity in Spain was so great that the larger part of the nation's cork supplies went towards production of the shoes. Some argue that the style originated in Spain, as there are many extant examples and a great amount of pictorial and written reference going back to the 14th century.
Their popularity in Spain was so great that a large portion of the nation's cork supplies went towards shoe production. Some argue that the style originated in Spain, as there are numerous examples and extensive historical documentation dating back to the 14th century.