If the Shoe Fits... Trivia Quiz

Answer: Netherlands

Klompen are traditional Dutch clogs. These wooden shoes cover the whole feet and are usually made from the wood of the willow or poplar trees. With the Netherlands being a low-lying country, wooden clogs were a practical way of protecting the feet.

Answer: Japan

Geta are traditional Japanese footwear. They are made of wood and resemble flip-flops with a thong to hold the toes. The geta help to keep the feet dry in rainy weather as they are at an elevated level.

Answer: India

Juttis are common in the northern part of India and also parts of Pakistan. Worn by both men and women, they are made of leather and usually heavily embroidered. They can be found in multiple colours. A distinguishing feature of the jutti is that there is no separate shoe for each foot. Each shoe can be worn on either foot and over time, the shoe takes on the shape of the foot.

Answer: Iran

Galeshes are traditional shoes from Iran. Rarely used these days, they can typically be found in stores that sell handicrafts. The entire shoe is handwoven with each pair having unique colour styles and designs. Most of the galeshes have slight heels.

Answer: Philippines

Commonly called the "National Footwear of the Philippines", Bakya are made from light local wood like santol or lantini. The foot size is first set and then the sandal is shaved till it is smooth enough to be worn. The front has a plastic strap to keep the toes in place, while there is generally a small heel at the back.

Answer: South Africa

Veldskoen are walking shoes common in South Africa. They were first made by the Dutch settlers in the region in the 17th century and are often called "vellies". Safari guides and farmers typically favour these boots.

Answer: Mexico

This Mexican sandal dates back to pre-Columbian times. Traditionally it was made entirely of leather, but in more recent times, wooden soles have been used for better durability. The name itself is taken from the Purépecha language, spoken in pre-Columbian times, and translates to sandal.

Answer: Korea

Hwa are traditional Korean boots. They were traditionally made of leather, though sometimes velvet was also used and tended to be of dark colours. Made by craftsmen called hwajang, they were worn by a diverse section of society ranging from guards and soldiers to members of the court.

Answer: Russia

The name valenki is derived from the Russian phrase for 'made from felting'. These felt boots are traditional winter footwear from the region. Made of dried sheep wool, these boots were part of the standard winter gear of Russian soldiers in earlier times.

Answer: USA

Moccasins are soft shoes made of leather or animal hide, usually deer. These shoes were made by the indigenous tribes that inhabited the northern Americas. They could be decorated with embroidery or beads.