Rococo 1715-1775

The toe of the women’s shoe was sharp and upcurved at the beginning of the period. By the 1760’s, it had become blunter. At the end of the period, the toe was no longer upcurving, and had a matched pointed tongue.

The heels, at the beginning of this period, were high and thick. The Louis heel, splayed at the base and waisted, was very popular until the 1760’s.

Overshoes were still quite popular but were modified to fit the shoe by giving them the same toe shapes. The fitted clog also continued throughout the period. Pattens were still worn, but had been relegated to country wear and for the lower classes in most cases.