This is the shoe everyone was wearing the year you were born, from 70s wedges to 00s UGGs

In the decade of glamour, it was imperative for your footwear to be just as fancy as your evening gown. Hence the rise in popularity of jewel tone heels in silk and satin.

In the late ‘50s to early ‘60s, the stiletto was the cornerstone of any fashionable woman's wardrobe.

Playing tennis wasn't the only time you'd see people sporting a tennis shoe. The lace-up, thin-soled and often white trainers were worn by men and women, both on and off the court.

A model for Vogue magazine pairs a trendy ankle strap sandal with a colour-coordinated stylish ensemble.

Then First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, is escorted through an airport wearing a pair of chic, but practical, pointy-toe flats.

The popular and edgy boot took on heels in the ‘60s for a two-in-one shoe that worked with all kinds of outfits.

The era of boots continues, this time with a style that was worn up to one's thigh, as seen here on actress Brigitte Bardot on a visit to London.

Mini skirts and mini boots: The 1960s were nothing if not about challenging the norms.

Ahh, kitten heels. Brigitte Bardot wore the classic style, which was comfortable thanks to the little heel but dressy due to the pointed toe.

American actress Natalie Wood was pictured outside her house wearing long, white socks with matching shoes – a popular, albeit unusual, pairing in the ‘60s.

Go-go boots – like the bright-orange pair that American star 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 actress Ali MacGraw, were also all the rage.

Singer Carly Simon (of ‘You're So Vain’ fame) wore a suede version of the popular style while out in London.

Actress 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. P.S. Chanel relaunched its classic slingbacks in 2015, and the style remains popular today.

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

Jackie Onassis was still a style icon even after she left the White House. She, along with her stepdaughter, Christina, wore these block-heel loafers as they touched down in Greece. Like kitten heels, the block heel had a sensible height but still worked for dressier occasions.

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