During Prohibition in the 1920s, moonshiners got crafty to stay ahead of the law. One of their sneakiest tricks? Cow shoes.

To avoid leaving human footprints that could expose their hidden stills, moonshiners strapped wooden blocks carved like cow hooves to their boots. Their tracks looked like a peaceful herd had passed through—while they were actually hauling illegal booze through the woods.

Local sheriffs scratched their heads over mysterious cow trails in the middle of nowhere, never guessing they were following a well-disguised bootlegging operation.

The ruse worked, and cow shoes became a symbol of moonshiner creativity. Next time you enjoy a cocktail, raise a glass to the outlaws who hoofed it in style.