@KrutzDonna@MmisterNobody Here are some other details about papal shoes:
They are flat-soled.
They are made of morocco leather or red cloth for winter and silk for summer.
They are fastened with red silk laces ending in golden tassels.
They have a gold stripe around the edges.
@KrutzDonna@MmisterNobody They are a symbol of leadership and have been worn by popes for centuries. The color red has multiple meanings, including: The blood of Catholic martyrs, Christ's bloodied feet, The Pope's submission to Jesus Christ, and God's love for humanity.
@KrutzDonna@MmisterNobody Pope Pius VII's outdoor papal shoes are in the possession of Count Gustavo di Gropello. The shoes were given to the Count while Pope Pius VII was staying at his palace in Alexandria, Italy on his way to France.
Papal shoes are red leather shoes worn by the Pope outdoors.