1978 ad for Scholl Exercise Sandals. In 1956, Dr. Scholl's, an American foot care and footwear company, began marketing in Europe a wooden-soled exercise sandal created by Chicago physician William M. Scholl.

1978 ad for Scholl Exercise Sandals. In 1956, Dr. Scholl's, an American foot care and footwear company, began marketing in Europe a wooden-soled exercise sandal created by Chicago physician William M. Scholl.