Chapter 6 Section 4 Zhou Dynasty Shoes

In addition to the 舄 mentioned above, the shoes of the Zhou Dynasty also had the shape of shoes, 屦 (juju), 屩 (juepu), shoes, boots and so on.Shoes are the general term for shoes.All shoes used as dresses can be called shoes.Xie is the most noble of the shoes. It is usually made of Gebu or leather and other materials, and the double bottom is made of cloth or wood, and the grades are distinguished by color.Xie is a kind of thin-soled sandals made of hemp or kudzu.It is generally worn by officials and eunuchs at home.Officials wear it when they go out.Xi, also called "xi [xixi]", is a kind of shoe made of suga or brown hemp, which is characterized by lightness and ease of walking. "Mencius: Dedicated to Your Heart" said, "Shun regards abandoning the world as the same as abandoning the poor."Shoes are casual shoes with high tops.Some are made of leather, others are made of silk or hemp.The boots are tall leather shoes.It originated from the Western Regions and is an integral part of Hufu. It was first introduced by King Zhao Wuling during the Warring States Period.It is suitable for riding, it is good for keeping the calf warm, and it has been used in the military for a long time.According to the etiquette and customs at that time, when the ministers saw the monarch, they had to take off their socks before entering the hall, otherwise it would be impolite. There is such a story recorded in "Zuo Zhuan·Ai Gong Twenty-five Years"; once the monarch of Wei State drank with various officials.Master Chu Shengzi got on the mat without taking off his socks.Marquis Wei was furious when he saw this.Master Chu Shengzi argued that he had a sore on his foot, and he was afraid that the prince would vomit when he saw it.Wei Hou was even more angry after hearing this.Master Chu Shengzi was afraid of punishment, so he ran away quickly.