It's a question that has puzzled sartorial experts for centuries. Why do we take our shoes apart in the first place? Is it just a matter of maintenance or is there something deeper at play?

One theory is that it's a form of performance art, a way to showcase our creativityประก

Another theory suggests it's just a cry for help, a sign that we've lost the plot and need a little assistance

But we're not here to diagnose or prescribe. We're here to explore the whys and wherefores of putting our shoes back together