While there is no precise pin-pointing of the year the whole-cut shoe was introduced, it is likely that it was created in the 19th century when men’s style took a more contemporary turn that we still see today in proper trousers. The Victorian style of dress utilized creased trousers and an often formal look. With affluent society on the rise, and frequent parties to boot, the demand for refinement became more prevalent. A lack of seams cluttering the upper leather became synonymous with elegance. And so was born the whole-cut shoe as the ultimate in elegant dress shoe attire.