Why Old Shoes Were Filled With Cork ❓

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-26

[00:00:00]Back in the 1700s, many shoe soles were filled with cork, and for good reason.

[00:00:04]Cork was lightweight, flexible, and naturally absorbed shock while walking.

[00:00:08]It was also surprisingly durable and completely eco-friendly since it comes from tree bark without cutting the tree down. Simple material, but centuries ahead of its time. Subscribe for more like this.