If the Shoe Fits

Footwear in Ancient Egypt

By André J. Veldmeijer

People have always been obsessed with shoes, and ancient Egypt was no different, producing a fine collection of footwear that was not only functional but surprisingly beautiful as well.

This article was first published in print in RAWI's ISSUE 11, 2021

André J. Veldmeijer is a visiting research scholar at the American University in Cairo. He studied archaeology at Leiden University and received his PhD in vertebrate palaeontology from Utrecht University. His main interest is the material culture of ancient Egypt with a focus on technology. He has worked on archaeological missions in Egypt since 1995 and has published extensively, both for scientific and popular audiences.

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