Trends in Shoe Fashions.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 385, 17 March 1937, Page 3

Trends in Shoe Fashions.

Now that tourists are once more visiting Italy freely, the shoe trade there has received a definite fillip, as Italian shoemakers are famous. High heels, arched insteps, and cutout sandal styles are most attractive. An ! afternpon shoe in the fundal type, has the vamp extended in a tongue or tab, which finisher, hign ovnr the instep, and the sides are completely cut away, the shoes being held by a narrow strap at the to>p. Paris has made some? departures in rhoe-designing which are interestin'.’ the fashion world. Faceted heels for intricate sandals are an innovation. An elongated foot silhouette is one of the latest trends for formal wear, but sports shoes retain the round toe. \ Dark brown -kid, with a reudish tinge, and dark blue are worn. For evening shoes, gold is returning to favour, largely for economy's sake, but th’ re are models in crepe-de-chene, with gold kid pipings. Sandals are featured with open toes and heels., rather than open at the sides.