MARYJANES FOR ADULTS WIDE BASE ONE INCH FULL

There are shoes for WIDE or narrow feet as well as all leather sole shoes for dancers. If you can’t wear a heel, there are many low heel pumps, T-strap or Mary Jane flats, Oxford flats and saddle shoes that would look great with your ’20s outfit. I also look for low heeled Oxfords with lace-ups and sporty two-tone shoes for casual wear. I keep an eye out for any shoe with a T-strap thin Mary Jane strap in black, white or tan since they match with the most outfits. That is where buying new 1920s style shoes makes perfect sense. New 1920s style shoes – Reproduction shoes can still be out of budget for many people or too “costume” looking for everyday shoes. Many shoes are paintable or dyeable, so get creative and give them some color. They are in the over $200 range and made in limited sizes and widths. Reproduction shoes – There are just a few small companies that make reproduction historical footwear using modern sizes and materials. Hiding a flask at the top of the boot gave new meaning to the term “bootlegger.” Introduced in 1921, the Russian boot developed a reputation of being worn by women who frequented speakeasies and other underground establishments. Indeed, it was this looseness and flexibility that made them more comfortable than most lace-up leather boots. The Russian boot fit loose enough over the calf that some bunching around the ankle was expected. It was a leather mid-calf to knee-high pull-on boot with a straight shaft and a 1-2″ Louis or Cuban heel. In the 1920s, boots were practical instead of fashionable, with one exception - the Russian boot. Read more about vintage hiking clothes and boots here. My grandmother was a member of the Sierra Club and she wore boots like these to go hiking.

MARYJANES FOR ADULTS WIDE BASE ONE INCH FULL

The sole was quite thick and grooved for maximum grip.For comparison, lighter hiking boots like the ones above went only above the ankle with full laces. Many featured a strap around the calf that buckled. Hiking boots, riding boots, and sporty snow boots worn with breeches laced-up almost to the knee. Rubber heels and soles were added to walking shoes for comfort and stability in the mid-’20s, otherwise leather soles remained the standard. The 1 3/4 inch “Military heels” were the perfect height for sporty oxfords and some daytime heels. The 1-inch stocky Cuban heel was common on house shoes and low walking shoes. The curved heel went out of fashion in the mid-20s, being replaced by the sturdier military or Cuban heel. Shoe heels for daywear were sturdy “Louis” heels, also called tango, curved, Spanish or vintage heels. Now shoes were made in standard sizes, ready to buy from your local clothing store or mail order catalog.

The demand for new shoes in new styles every season made custom-fit shoe ordering a thing of the past. Young flappers made galoshes the fashionable boot to wear in winter. For summer days and sporty activities, there were canvas flats, two-tone saddle shoes, and the first canvas sneaker.

Basic slip-on pumps, 18th century inspired colonial shoes, walking Oxfords, and boots made up the other shoe styles. The pump with one or several straps and a modest 2-inch heel was the most popular shoe of the roaring twenties. 1928 Catalog – Oxfords and low heel Mary Jane Walking Shoes

Maryjanes for adults wide base one inch