Eventually the modern shoe, with a sewn-on sole, was devised. Since the 17th century, most leather shoes have used a sewn-on sole. This remains the standard for finer-quality dress shoes today. Until around 1800, welted rand shoes were commonly made without differentiation for the left or right foot. Such shoes are now referred to as "straights". Only gradually did the modern foot-specific shoe become standard.
Eventually the modern shoe with a sewn-on sole was devised Since the 17th century most leather shoes have used a sewn-on sole This remains the standard for finer-quality dress shoes today Until around 1800 welted rand shoes were commonly made without differentiation for the left or right foot Such shoes are now referred to as "straights" Only gradually did the modern foot-specific shoe become standard