The Shoes Rap Poem by Sheena Blackhall

The ShoesRap
‘Where would there be leather enough to cover the entire world? With just the leather of my sandals, it is as if the whole world were covered. Likewise, I am unable to restrain external phenomena, but I shall restrain my own mind. What need is there to restrain anything else? '
Shantideva: an 8th-century Indian Buddhist scholar

Slap soled shoes of the 17th century
Renaissance chopines, wellingtons, mules
Moccasins, bridal slippers, gladiator sandals
Baroque heels, winkle pickers, espadrilles

Thigh boots, chukka boots, ankle boots, flip flops
Canvas shoes,court shoes, pattens, clogs
Trainers, sneakers, platforms, brothel creepers
Jelly shoes, jazz shoes, tap and Uggs

Oxfords, loafers, Chelseas, brogues
Doc Martins, wedge heels, stilettos, crocs
Plimsoles, baby booties, stompers, kickers
Pop shoes, flamenco and hip hop