Designed by Andre Courrèges in 1964, go-go boots have had their fair share of iterations. And now, they're back in a big way.8 Jan 2021
When did gogo boots go out of style?
Go-go boots, like go-go dancers, were just a fad. Despite the success of Sinatra's song in 1965, that same year the go-go boot lost its fashion appeal. However, variations of go-go boots remained a part of young women's wardrobes into the 1970s.
What years were gogo boots popular?
Since then, the term go-go boot has come to include the knee-high, square-toed boots with block heels that were very popular in the 1960s and 1970s; as well as a number of variations including kitten heeled versions and colours other than white.
Who made gogo boots popular?
André Courreges
Did people actually wear gogo boots?
The first boots were a French import, designed by Andre Courreges, specifically to be worn with white minidresses. As the style evolved, any boots worn with a short skirt were called go-go boot — even some women in their 30s and up wore them.28 Aug 2018
Are gogo boots 60s or 70s?
The white patent leather go-go boot has become a fashion symbol of the swinging sixties. But all manner of boots, from calf-length stiletto to knee-length lace-ups, were the rage in the late 60s through most of the 70s.
Did people wear gogo boots in the 80s?
During the 1980s, go-go boots enjoyed a brief resurgence in popularity, owing to several fads connected with reviving Sixties music and culture. These newer designs often sported both the traditional low heel of the original go-go boots, as well as newer variations that featured spiked heels.
Why are gogo boots called gogo boots?
The term go-go is derived from the French expression à gogo, meaning "in abundance, galore", which is in turn derived from the ancient French word la gogue for "joy, happiness". The go-go boot is presumed to have been named after the dance style.
What are gogo boots used for?
Often paired with miniskirts, go-go boots were designed originally as fashionable footwear that was perfect for dancing in the discotheques of the day, with an added bonus of being the perfect way to call attention to the legs of the dancers.