South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-18
Boots

DOOlO
1t Is certainly far cry from those
awkward, ungainly wrappines of
skins which formed the footwear of
our primitive forefathers. 10 the
graceful creations of leather and
satin, offered to the woman of TODAY.
The new seasons shoes are attrac-
tive, neat and shapely, cut on grace
tuI lines. and fashioned harmon
iously, as TO colOring.
1t is surious thing. according to
a representative of one of New
Nork's smart Fifth av. shoe shops.
that tan. which is seldom fashion
able more than one season at q
time, has now been in favor for three
or four seasons and is still highly
popular, with no signs Of being
superseded by black, as was prophe-
sled some time ago.
Cordovan or cocoa brown. which
is the dark reddish brown variety
is much liked just now and comes
in both calfskin and kidskin. so
that it may be made up in a num-
Der of styles. The high boots are
sometimes plain, sometimes made in
a combination of feathers or leather
cloth, in contrasting, but harmonic
ing, colors.
There seems to be a decided Ten
dency to what are known as the
military or walking heels. but that
does not mean that Louis or French
heels are to be done away with; not
at al. There are still here in full
force. with their two inches of
heights, and they are appearing
frequently in the Oxford ties which
are well liked for street wear at
present. These ties bid fair to be
popular for some time. as they may
be worn to good advantage with
vergaiters. when the weather
grows cooler. One smart-lOoking
model is made of black kidskin, with
narrow panels Of black cloth at
either side of the eyelet strip. which
is Of leather The tan oxfords.
which come in the regulation light
tan leather, as well as the darker
reddish Cordovan variety. usually
have the military or fiat broad
walking heel. Some of the smart
sport styles have pointed tips. which
extend around the sides Of the
vamp, almost 10 the instep. Tan
pumps, as well as black ones, are in
vogue and they come usually with
the high heels. although there is
more or less demand right along for
low heels
There is no shortage OF leather.
according 70 this house; in fact,
there is more of that commodity on
hand than is wanted or needed Just
now. And there is no excuse for
boarding shoes. for. unless condi-
tions change decidedly, shoes may
be cheaper next season than they
are now. The better grade of shoes
have not advanced in price; it is the
medium and cheaper ones which
have become so much more costly.
and the prices OF them have scared
almost TO the level Of the best and
finest No one need worry about
being obliged to wear cloth shoes.
They are. as a rule, rather ugly
things though not so of necessity.
Speaking Of cloth shoes. one is re-
minded Of the footwear which was
so much used during the 1880
period the cloth shoes with little
straps Of leather laid across them.
Such hideous things as they were,
Surely nobody would willingly turn
back to wear them. There are in
vogue still in some OF the country
districts of France, but there is a
reason for them there. They are
not worn as dress shoes but as
everyday home comforts for they
are lined with some woody mater
ial which makes them welcome in
the houses which are not always
we'll heated There are, however
high boots OF fine ribbed cloth. in
gray and tan and black. which are
neat and good looking.
Fancy topped shoes are still
popular and will be worn quite as
much as heretofore. so states this
authority on shoes. There are boots
with black lower portions and up
pers Of white kid. or buckskin or
Of a pale cream or soft beige Also
grav uppers are. much used on other
wise black shoes. and sometimes
tan IS combined with black. but that
is not so popular an admixture.
Many Of the tan shoes have uppers
OF soft. light. tan buckskin which
is a soft pleasing and harmonious
combination. much more so than the
sort Of covert cloth which makes
the tops Of others.
Some Of the new shoes have black
vamps only. or tan ones. while the
entire remainder Of the shoe. heels
and all is made Of contrasting
color. Some have the camp and
heels a1ike and the rest n contrast
Some have a great deal % stitching
or. as the case OF the heavy
feathers much punchwork; others
are as plain as possible. Those
high. cream -colored shoes are ST !