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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1958
Page
7
High school and college girls will wear time tested shoe styles this spring. Saddle shoes in black and white or brown and white, loafers, and low-slung oxfords remain favorites. The 1958 change features a pointed toe and slimmer vamp for a graceful look, with coordinated dress shoes continuing the trend.
The piece notes a shift to medium height illusion heels favored by high school and college girls for comfort and style. It highlights narrow graceful illusion heels that pair with skirts or sheath dresses, plus accessories like bows clips and buckles. Black patent leather remains essential for spring wardrobes in black red or blue.
Grade school youngsters in step with the times want shoes for the occasion. Gone is the idea of a battered pair for school and a new shiny one, exactly like it, for Sunday. Children today want not only dress shoes and casual.
An ancient measure established by King Edward II in 1324 laid the groundwork for the modern shoe size system, with barleycorns forming an inch and size progression from full to half sizes. The article describes width variations, fashion trends, and the evolution of children and women's footwear in leather, colors, and styles.
New York NEA reports spring shoes shown as light soft and colorful with low shapely heels. Featured styles include T strap pumps eyelet tie sandals and two tone or multi color pumps. White washable sole leather and extended soles mark 1958 fashion, with a leaner stacked heel returning.
In ancient Egypt a man of rank was followed by a sandal bearer. The master paused to be helped into sandals, and even a man of rank removed shoes before a superior. Only the Pharaoh could wear sandals in the ruler’s presence.
A kitchen item can help keep feet dry during a sudden downpour. Slip a section of clear plastic wrap into your purse and wrap it around shoes when caught in the rain. It can also protect a new permanent from water.
Athens shoe merchants report high school buyers imitate college students in style and brand choice but differ in price sensitivity and durability. Mothers prefer heavier, thicker soles to reduce store trips and protect sons from wear on sports fields. Teen fashion trends lean toward a dressed up look over rough styles.
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