The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1926-11-12
Footwear Styles
il, Wide Variety
Demands for Every Occa.
sion Are Met by Sea-
sons Offerings.

Shoes have long been recognized as
style requisite In their own right,
and will continue to be very impor-
tant requisites while present styles In
skirts hold good. AS a result, OBJ
serves a fashion writer In the New
York Times, women are seemingly CIV
ing greater attention to footwear than
ever before. The time and energy
spent on the selection Of hat have
been to some extent transferred to the
choice of shoes. Consequently, shoes
have become as diversified as milli-
merry, and in order to be well shod one
must wear the appropriate shoes for
the occasion. In fact, there is little
excuse for going astray In this matter,
for shoes are now divided into fairly
definite classes-for sports wear,
shopping and other daytime purposes,
afternoon occasion wear and evening
usage. For sports and the routine of
daytime black and brown are the pre-
ferred colors; then for the afternoon
shoe more latitude is permitted, both
in color and feathers. Evening slip
pers are seen in every conceivable col
or, and In metallic fabrics, silver and
gold kid.
Oxfords are, Of course, the favored
choice for sports wear, and this sea-
son are seen with fancy perforations,
fringed tongues and landings, with or
without side buckles. Calfskin is used
most and is often trimmed with alli-
gator or lizard. For daytime wear
either the "dressy" oxford or single
strap pump Is preferred. The oxfords
are cut lower this year to show off the
outstanding tongue. Many have but
two eyelets, and these are fastened
with q wide ribbon lace. AS regards
the pump, two feathers are often COM
bined, the vamp Of the shoe being Of
plain kid or suede and the strap trim
ming of one Of the novelties. Intri-
cate cut-out work has been dispensed
with in these shoes, but is seen In
both afternoon and evening slippers.
With the afternoon pump more color
and design Is used. For instance
light grays, beige and fawn shades
are combined with dark browns. grays
and black. The feathers include kid,
suede calf, some patent leather and
the full range Of reptilian novelties.
Side lacings are slowly gaining favor,
but will require some time before they
reach the popularity they are having
abroad. Cut-out work In lattice eff
feet is used considerably and in most
instances this part Of the shoe Is
trimmed to emphasize 1t. Then, again,
many Of the shoes have appliqued de-
signs at the toe, back part Of the heel
and In winged design below the in
step. Spike heels predominant In this
group, although there is one type that
is not quite so high; this is called a
medium spike"
1t is the evening slipper, however,
that is receiving the most attention,
both from a standpoint Of color and
fabric, and not so much from design.
Most Of them are scantily cut and of
the sandal variety, very little to the
foot part. Usually toe covering and
heel section which carries the strap
is all that is in evidence. However
scanty, what is there Is important.
Brocades in silver and gold are seen,
shot with colors Of iridescent hue.
Hand painting in designs of French
iorget-me-nots decorates the toes and
heels of both satin and kid models.
AppliQues treated in futuristic themes
are posed on silver and gold kid. One
pair of evening slippers in a pastel
shade has petit point embroidery on
toe and straps. And a new leather
treatment has been added. 1t is known
as nacre, or mother-of-pearl, for it has
all the lovely shimmering effect Of a
glossy shell and comes in pastel
shades only.