Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1906 — Wooden Shoes In France. [ARTICLE]

Wooden Shoes In France.

Consul Miller of Heims writes about the shoes worn by the French peasants as follows: “The-uae of-wooden shoes may explain why the exportation of boots, shoes and sole leather from the Vnited States to France is comparatively small. There is, however, iu addition to the peasant class using ouiy wooden shoes another smaller rural class wearing cheap leather shoes. The wooden shoes are made from walnut and birch, the latter being the cheap ones and retailing at 20 to 30 cents a pair. Entirely wooden shoes are carved out of a solid piece of wood. When the sole only is used the spilt leather uppers nre fastened on with nails."