The reason given for the development of long, pointed toed shoes in the 12th century by a monk of the time was

A. The shoes were a fashionable whim that showed that the wearer couldn't do any work.

B. The shoe style was brought back from the Far East by Crusaders.

C. A local count wanted to hide his bunions.

D. Women wanted to call attention to themselves.

E. Shoemakers were trying to sell more shoes.