Fashion is ever-evolving, and most styles make a comeback. However, certain items are forgotten, such as the high heel pad.

The High Heel Pad was Invaluable
The high heel pad, often recognized by older generations of women, is a little foam or gel insert that would go into the heel of a shoe. This prevented blistering and made long days or nights more bearable for women’s feet.

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The High Heel Pad Changed Lives

While women of today wear more casual or comfortable footwear our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers often wore heels, even during a day of tending to household chores, raising children, and long workdays when women entered the workforce.

The High Heel Pad of Yesterday and Today
The high-heel pad is ingenious and still relevant to women who prefer dressing up and is still on the market. However, it’s not the only fashion accessory or tool that’s hardly recognizable by today’s generation.

Forgotten Vintage Brands

Rather, numerous, once highly sought after, vintage brands have been forgotten. For instance, Gunne Sax was founded in San Francisco in 1967, and its signature designs were inspired by romantic prairie, Victorian, and Renaissance styles. Interestingly, Hillary Clinton wore a Gunne Sax wedding dress when he married Bill in 1975. While Gunne Sax no longer exists, their timeless creations are some of the most highly prized vintage clothing. However, their popularity has died down and most women of today won’t recognize the name.