The first high heels shoes were made for Persian cavalry warriors around the ninth century. The high heels Shoes were originally considered a symbol of male strength, power and money until the end of the 17th century, when high heels spread to women's fashion. Formally, women's and men's shoes separated in the 18th century, myMen typically wore shoes with blocky, square heels, while women's shoes tended to be narrow and pointed. By the 20th century, thin-profile high heels symbolized femininity; however, thick, high-heeled boots were still socially acceptable for men.