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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1954
Page
34
Fashion notes show conservative origins giving way to versatile men’s shoes with leather trecents dark patent tones and rich browns. Black remains a staple for smart town wear while cordovan wine and burgundy shades pair with gray and blue suits. Casual styles expand from moccasins to glove leather with cushion soles as comfort rises.
New York women’s fashion pages highlight textured leathers boosting autumn footwear. Iridescent leathers and polished reptile skins appear in pumps sandals and suits with heel heights varying. The latest sandal detail shows a closed toe strap design with high foot wrapping for an open yet secure look.
The latest grains are glove soft and lighter yet durable, replacing stiff beaded leathers of old. Tanners have achieved finer texture and richer colors, making casual and country footwear look smart with options like eyelet oxfords and perforated medallion styles.
The trend began as a novelty but gained popularity as many models appeared. The appeal lies in a grown up look that delights children and amused parents as little girls wear mother’s high heel style and boys mimic their fathers.
A playful fashion note observes how the boyish look inspires girls to copy masculine shoe styles. Trim tailored ghillies and moccasins show the trend, with readers commenting on the evolving dress codes and footwear choices.
The article surveys wide open sandals dominating cocktail and dinner wear with minimal vamp and bold bands over the instep. It notes male styles gaining acceptance, leather and fabric bands, ankle halters, and the naked back paired with shimmery toe exposure. Black dominates, with metallics and soft neutrals completing the semi formal palette.
Fashion note highlights new suede shoes with luster leather to brighten wardrobes. Describes Oxford grey smooth suede pumps and closed toe halter sling styles with charcoal and grey suede accents. Mentions town and campus wear, flannel and luster navy combinations gaining popularity in shops.
As living costs rise, footwear remains a budget bright spot. In 1946 shoe prices rose about 22 percent while overall living costs climbed 37 percent. yet real earnings grew faster. Twenty years ago it took 5.7 hours to earn a common pair, now about 3.8 hours buys a comparable shoe. Industry aims to keep prices affordable.
In ancient Rome the wealthy flaunted footwear with splendor. Emperor Aurelian reserved red and green sandals for himself, while Heliogabalus reportedly wore the same pair repeatedly.
A historical note traces changes in women’s shoe sizes across generations. It states that earlier generations wore sizes around 3, then 5 and 6 became common as foot health and activity grew, with today’s average woman taller and feet longer, making sizes 8 and 9 typical and 11 to 12 not rare. Some stores cater to long or large feet with footwear up to size 13.
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