“Crakow”, or “Poulaine Shoes” are a type of shoes with bizarre pointy tips and an elongated appearance, which took their name and origins from Krakow, the capital of Poland. You’ve probably seen them if you have ever read medieval books with pictures or looked closely at medieval art. They’re hard to miss. A popular and … Continue reading Crakows, the Ridiculous Pointy-Toed Shoes that Were the Nikes of the Middle Ages