The shoe everyone was wearing the year you were born

Go-go boots — like the bright orange pair that Paula Kelly wore to the 41st Academy Awards — were popularised in the mid-'60s and remained a trend through the end of the decade.

In the '70s, other boot styles, like these suede knee-highs worn by Ali McGraw, were also all the rage.

Carly Simon wore a suede version of the popular style while out in London.

Vanessa Redgrave dressed up her calf-high boots with a miniskirt and sweater, accessorising with a cute beret.

English model and actress Jean Shrimpton wore these black shoes with pantyhose and a matching patent-leather dress. Chanel relaunched its classic slingbacks in 2015, and the style remains popular.

Mary Janes were popular among kids, like Jodie Foster pictured here on the TV show Paper Moon, and grown-ups alike.

Jackie Onassis and her sister, Christina, wore these block-heel loafers as they touched down in Greece. Like kitten heels, the block heel had a sensible height, but it still worked for dressier occasions.

Goldie Hawn gave these slip-ons a Victorian feel with her ruffled shirt and velvet dress.

Geraldine Chaplin (yes, Charlie Chaplin's daughter!) wore sneakers behind the scenes of A Wedding, which she filmed with fellow actress Mia Farrow. Even her son got in on the trend!

Jane Fonda wore hers with socks and a pantsuit.

Pairing slouchy boots with long coats or dresses was a popular silhouette in this period, exemplified perfectly by Meryl Streep.

The '80s ushered in an era of edgier shoe trends, as seen here on Gloria Estefan, who wore black leather boots with buckle detailing while performing at a concert.

Diana Ross wore the classic pump, which was also an '80s office-attire staple, during this CBS television special with Michael Jackson.

There's no better fit for a princess than a classic, bow-adorned ballet flat — the style was a must for Princess Diana's visit to the Scilly Isles off the coast of England.

Vanessa Williams wore peep-toe shoes, which had a comeback from the retro and pinup era of the '40s and '50s, onstage at the Miss America pageant.

Actress Jane Seymour (far right) wore a satin version of the famous T-strap style.

There's nothing that screams the '80s like patent leather, and Tina Turner knew what was up when she wore these pumps performing at Madison Square Garden.

Troy Beyer (from Dynasty fame) wore the ultimate '80s look at this celebrity fashion show: big curls, a prom-looking taffeta dress, and, of course, matching satin slippers.