Considering heeled shoes were first made for men, specifically to keep their feet from slipping through stirrups when on horseback, this seems plausible.
On a side note, I would have loved a silly, thought-provoking class like that.
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The thought of getting my leg hair caught in chainmail made me physically recoil, well done
Think of it as a high speed, full leg epilator. You'll have silky smooth skin in no time!
Now please excuse me whilst I go and wince in a corner.
Who wears chainmail without an under cloth?
Smooth legged men.
[raises hand] Only if we also agree that codpieces and padded bras are identical in function, if not form.
rest of the class: [ fucking chaos ]
Me, in the back: That sounds rather plausiblei