Jasper County Democrat, Volume 15, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1912 — CONCERNING THE NEW SHOES [ARTICLE]

CONCERNING THE NEW SHOES

Ideas From an Authority May Help to Guide Our Readers in Their Selections. r In Oxfords the general demand will be in the order named, says the Boot and Shoe Recorder: Straight lace, button, Blucher and some six and seven button Oxfords being noted in the west. Lace boots will be shown in greater number; trimmed tops, blind and raw eyelets, and bail effects. In patterns, plain designs are prominent, with neat needle perforations in place of large and conspicuous perforations. Heels are largely Cuban. A new idea is shown in the combination Cuban and Louis heel. In pumps a great variety is shown New ideas—flat bow pumps are common. Pump tops are being perforated, beaded, piped and collared, giving a touch of newness to the shoe of several seasons’ popularity. Fabrics used mostly in topping are In the glossy, corded effects. The diagonal cloth is noted in harmonizing color combinations with the vamp. The following leathers are used in the order named: Black calf, shiny and dull; tan calf a close secdnd; quite a few shoes with kid uppers; patent leather and samplings in white, the last named leather being in the test period. A few red boots and Oxfords, II few gray Oxfords, and a few combinations give a spice to novelty buyers.