Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-08

There Is nothing IN the matter q
clothing that is so conducive to self
respect as comfortable, well-fitting
well cared for, good-looking pair O
shoes, and there is nothing that is quite
so demoralizing, mentally and physical
1y, as two tired, aching, badly shod feet
Shoes should be carefully selected sc
as to insure good fit. There should
be a broad, firm foundation for 10Th
sole and heel. Shoes should conform tc
the natural shape Of the feet. If they
are too short, too narrow, with toes toe
pointed and heels too high, the natural
shape of the foot is spoiled. Corns and
bunions are produced by shoes thai are
too short, too tight, with heels so placed
as to throw the body forward upon the
toes. Callous places are formed on the
sole of the foot because the feshy parts
have been forced into folds and creases
because of cramped positions. Ankles
are made larger if feet are made to ap-
pear shorter through the use of high
heels Narrow toes cause front arch
troubles.
Plain. medium weight, black kid
shoes are economical II you have to
limit the number of pairs a year that
you can buy. They are always in good
taste, look well with any costume, and
wear well. Patent leather shoes are
neither economical nor comfortable.
Calf skin shoes are durable for winter
wear. Fancy colored shoes require
much care and are an extravaganza If
your supply must be limited. Shape
and At are better guides to the choice
of the right shoe than is the size that
Is stamped on the lining. A certain
size of one make or style of shoe may
be correct 1T, whereas the same size
of another make or style may not be.
Cheap shoes are not necessarily eco
nomical. Usually the heels and soles
are made of cheap substitutes for
leather. such as paper or fiber. II you
are able to judge the quality Of shoes,
at times you will have opportunities to
buy good quality shoes at reduced
price owing to special sales. Neither
are high-priceG shoes sure to be a wise
investment. Frequently good share of
the high cost goes for fancy workman
ship and novelty. Whatever price you
pay, stick to the make that you have
found TO be correct In design, comfort
able in fit and serviceable
Shoes should be from one to two sizes
longer than the measurement of the
foot, allowing you to wiggle your toes
while Standing with your weight ON one
foot. On the other hand, shoes that
are too large are misf1t. With too
much play in the shoe the foot Is not
snugly supported. Blisters are often
formed, especially on the heel, by the
rubbing of the foot against the inside
of shoe that is too large A blister On
the heel Is Just as painful as a callous
place on the toe caused by short
shoe. Everyday shoes need soles that
are medium thick, which afford protec-
ton to the feet. not only against injury
from sharp and uneven surfaces, but
against water and slush as well.
A baby does not need shoes until
walking time. Shoes put on before
then, generally for appearance, often do
more harm than good. The first walk
ing shoes should have flexible firm
soles, unpublished, and broad enough to
be steady platform under each foot.
Very soft soles curl and make more
cE@C1lt the bahy's attempts at learning
10 balance. Etin or board-like soles
E1cES be avoided. The toes Of the up
2s-1 EaO11d be fun or puffy and not
mai 81 that the leather pulls straight
bark from the end of the sole and
cramps the baby's toes.
How to Save Shoe Bills.
The proper care of shoes, together
with intelligent selection, means a re-
cactlOn Of one-fourth to one-half in
shoe bills and at the same time keeps
The feet neatly and servicably shod. It
IL not necessary to discard shoes as soon
6As
In many cases they can be repaired and
worn for a long time. Heels should
always De kept squared up. When they
begin TO run down on one side, both the
shoes and the body are put under a
strain. Unless the leather or rubber
lift on wooden heels is promptly re-
placed when 1t wears away, the covering
Of the wooden part is cut through and
may have to be replaced.
Shoes are easily damaged when wet
They should be dried gradually, as wet
leather burns quicker than dry leather
When dried too fast, near artificial
heat, they become hard, tight and out
of shape. Oil Is necessary to keep
leather soft, pIiable and waterproof Use
tor oil on a piece of cheesecloth is APP
piled lightly and evenly, and well rub
bed in, the shoes will take q good shine
when dry. If too much oil is used, pol
1Shing will be more difficult. Good shoe
paste frequently applied win also keep
the leather in good condition and in
sure longer wear. Apply the paste
with soft brush or cloth. Don't for
get to oil the soles of street shoes with
castor oil also, and light, even oiling
with a little castor oil on a cheese
cloth pad once or twice a month will
help to keep patent leather uppers from
cracking.
A good plan is to have two pairs of
shoes for alternate daily wear, permit
ting each pair to dry out between times.
Precipitation is very hard on leather.
Stockings should also be changed daily
or two pairs should be worn alternately.
Shoe trees help to keep shoes in their
original shape. inexpensive ones can be
bought or substitute can be made II
a roll Of soft paper is crowded into the
toe and another into the heel.
Care of Feet Important.
Your body rests upon your feet, just
as a high building rests upon its foun-
dation. Your feet represent the foun-
dation of health. Since a chain is only
as strong as its weakest link, If your
feet become weakened or fiattened, you
are likely to feel the effects clear to the
top of your head. How important then
to health and beauty is sound sup
port.
There are 26 bones in the foot, con-
nected by more than four times as many
Iigaments, and operated by many
muscles and nerves. There are four
arches in the foot. The long arch at
the inside of the foot from heel to great
toe, the front arch extending across the
ball of the foot, the third arch at the
outside of the foot from the heel to the
base of the small toe and the fourth
arch across the middle OF the foot I'M
der the instep. Through misuse of the
foot, lack of exercise of the leg muscles,
or the wearing of badly designed or
bad fitting shoes. the arches may begin
to sag and the bones may slip out Of
place.
Foot troubles may have been caused
by increased weight of the person, ILL
ness, change of occupation, bad-htting
shoes, old shoes, short shoes or short
stockings The stocking you wear
should be somewhat longer than the
end of the longest toe. Short stockings
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