Note the chopines, or platform clogs, on the left. High chopines allowed a woman to tower over others. In the fifteenth century mules from Venice were stilted and resembled chopines. In 1430, "chopines" were high, at times. In the 15th century, chopines were also the style in Spain. According to some scholars, chopines caused an unstable and inelegant gait. Chopines were usually put on with the help of two servants.