Democratic Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 March 1892 — Noiseless Shoes. [ARTICLE]

Noiseless Shoes.

Noiseless shoes are sometimes a desideratum. For policemen, ushers and undertakers they are suitable; a hospital nurse would be a trial to some patients if she were to go shod with felt, so they could not hear the welcome step. Sole leather imparts a curious variety of sounds. Some soles produce a sharp, reverberating noise; others a light, ringing vibration; others only a faint click on the pavement; there are a few that are almost as noiseless.as cork or rubber, and that is because the material is spongy. These latter shoes are comfortable to walk in, as they cause little shock to the body.