Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-04

The use Of suede lining has been a mate
rial help in preventing the slipping that
is at once hard on the stocking. the foot
and the nerves. Some OF the very low
cut pumps have ankle straps hat ex-
tend over the instep in V shape attached
TO the sides Just at the front of the coun-
ter and with the point joining the vamp
at the middle OF the front. These are
highly practical for securing the shoe. but
unfortunately too much in sight to be
popular.
Buckles viii be worn on both evening
slippers and ties and they are most gorge
Gus affairs. though not so large as the
ornaments that graced the toes OF our
grandmothers' slippers. Gold, silver and
rhinestones will be used. az will be leather
to match the shoe and embroidered will
metal or silk or with cut steel, set or beads.
In some OF the lower cuts the buckle serves
the double purpose of ornament and stay.
1t ia set I'm in such a way as to give the
effect OF the short vamp and yet give
additional length to help keep the shoe on.
A charming little tie that shows the in
step to excellent advantage Is a one-hole
affair and is scarcely higher than the opera
slipper. AS a matter of fact, as the tie is
merely a matter of decoration It aids
Hllie IN keeping Nle SHOE on the IOOh. Inns
cut will be popular in tan as well as in the
more dressy feathers. The buckles, fash
toned after the style worn by men, and
two Of them, are also to be used for
women's low cut shoes this summer and
they are pretty, too.
Never Such n Variety.
Women have never had such variety from
which to choose and the cut has never
more nearly conformed to the shape of the
foot, which means that shoes nave never
been more comfortable. There is nothing
arbitrary about the styles this season, so
there are round or pointed toes, high and
low heels and long or short vamps, but so
cleverly has the manufacturer done his
modelling that the majority of the shoes
follow certain general lines that give them
the same general appearance, while making
allowance for the natural shape Of the
foot.
The men have not been entirely left out
OF the reckoning in the matter Of faddy
shoes as Is proven by the appearance of
oyster gray suede pumps and ties. While
they have been loudly heralded 1t is a
significant fact that they are not found
In any great numbers In the stores though
orders may be aiken for them. These are
for wear with the gray suits that promise
to be worn this summer.
Another fad for men is the wide, fiat,
low heel for the walking shoe. This heel is
not unlike that on the shoes of the very
small boy. 1t extends across the entire
sole at the back and forward almost to
the middle of the foot. 1t is scarcely more
than hale an inch high. In other respects
this walking shoe is not unlike other shoes.
The storm boot with its high top and cork
sole and its buckle fastenings or ties, is
still shown. The tans and bronze finish
will be extensively worn by men in shoes
and ties that button. lace or buckle. Tips
will be worn more than last season and
are satisfactory as they hold up better
and eliminate the necessity of s~tuffing
the toes.
For the Little Folks.
Styles for the tots are quite irresistible
this spring and II anything, the variety
has increas ed over that of last year. Black
and white and brown, tan and pink and
blue in leather and in cloth. with buckles
and buttons and ties to match, for Sunday,
for play and for party wear they constitute