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- Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955 - Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Men's Sneakers, 1950-1955
Canvas shoes with rubber soles called sneakers gained popularity after World War II. Sports participation (particularly in basketball) was growing, and a distinct youth culture was emerging as a commercial force. Manufacturers began marketing sneakers to this new market in the 1950s. These Red Ball Jets made by Ball-Band were one option for teenage athletes or trendsetters.
- Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955 -
- 1951-1955
- Collections - Artifact
Men's Athletic Shoes, 1951-1955
- Mary Janes, 1965-1970 - Mary Janes are flat-soled shoes with straps that fasten across the instep. Named after a Buster Brown comic strip character, these simple shoes have remained a popular style for children -- especially little girls -- since the late 1800s. This pair was part of the stock from the Carey Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1965-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Mary Janes, 1965-1970
Mary Janes are flat-soled shoes with straps that fasten across the instep. Named after a Buster Brown comic strip character, these simple shoes have remained a popular style for children -- especially little girls -- since the late 1800s. This pair was part of the stock from the Carey Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Red Mary Janes, 1970-1975 - Mary Janes are flat-soled shoes with straps that fasten across the instep. Named after a Buster Brown comic strip character, these simple shoes have remained a popular style for children -- especially little girls -- since the late 1800s. This pair was part of the stock from the Carey Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1970-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Red Mary Janes, 1970-1975
Mary Janes are flat-soled shoes with straps that fasten across the instep. Named after a Buster Brown comic strip character, these simple shoes have remained a popular style for children -- especially little girls -- since the late 1800s. This pair was part of the stock from the Carey Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Women's "Nanda" High Heels, circa 1965 -
- circa 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Women's "Nanda" High Heels, circa 1965
- Women's Oxfords, 1925-1930 - Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since -- especially with men, but women wear them too. This pair was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1925-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Women's Oxfords, 1925-1930
Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since -- especially with men, but women wear them too. This pair was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Women's "Mar-V-Lus Age" Oxfords, 1930 - Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since -- especially with men, but women wear them too. This pair was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Women's "Mar-V-Lus Age" Oxfords, 1930
Low-cut shoes that lace up the front became fashionable in the United States in the late 1800s. These easy-to-put-on shoes were a comfortable alternative to boots and button-fastened shoes. The style has remained popular ever since -- especially with men, but women wear them too. This pair was part of the stock from the Campbell Boot Shop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
- Boy's Galoshes, 1960-1970 -
- 1960-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Boy's Galoshes, 1960-1970
- Women's "Lombada Hi Bright" Pumps, 1980-1990 -
- 1980-1990
- Collections - Artifact
Women's "Lombada Hi Bright" Pumps, 1980-1990
- Brannock Device, 1950-1965 - Many people may not know that the scientific-looking gadget found in most shoe stores is called a Brannock device. Charles Brannock, a shoe store owner from Syracuse, New York, invented this tool in the late 1920s. It replaced a simple wooden ruler-type stick. The Brannock device provides more precise measurements of a person's foot ensuring a better fitting shoe.
- 1950-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Brannock Device, 1950-1965
Many people may not know that the scientific-looking gadget found in most shoe stores is called a Brannock device. Charles Brannock, a shoe store owner from Syracuse, New York, invented this tool in the late 1920s. It replaced a simple wooden ruler-type stick. The Brannock device provides more precise measurements of a person's foot ensuring a better fitting shoe.