Sentence:  As for this rider , I never saw him before or afterwards and never saw him dismounted , so whether he stood tall or short in his <WSD>shoes</WSD> , I can n't say ; but I do know that he gave the day tone and distinction . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material