The military offered no explanation as to why female cadets were wearing a different type of shoe than male cadets. Ukraine’s defence minister is under pressure from members of the government over the decision to have female military cadets wear shoes with heels in an important parade. “The purpose of any military parade is to demonstrate the military ability of the army. Defence Minister Andriy Taran said he had instructed officials to look into whether “experimental” shoes — ankle boots, according to news reports — could be worn by the female cadets instead of the shoes with heels. The military offered no explanation as to why female cadets were wearing a different type of shoe than male cadets.

Source: Irish Independent July 04, 2021 15:22 UTC