But before then, they were exclusively worn by men and were a sign of virility and high social status. By the 1970s and ‘80s, ...

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But before then, they were exclusively worn by men and were a sign of virility and high social status. By the 1970s and ‘80s, despite glam rock’s best attempts to normalize towering heels on ...