| Saddle shoes are also considered as formal leather | | | | are worn like loafers before sneakers became trendy |
| footwear. There are various types for different | | | | footwear. They are not worn on formal occasions by |
| lifestyles. | | | | boys. They can be worn on informal occasions, by |
| Saddle shoes are two-toned formal leather footwear. | | | | older boys and matching them with sport jackets |
| These are white shoes with a colored saddle across | | | | Men's saddle shoes or men's saddle oxfords were |
| the center of the shoe. The color is usually white and | | | | known even during the post-war era. This happened |
| black. The toe and back of it are white. It can be worn | | | | when they were: |
| by both men and women, in different styles. It ranges | | | | - Jiving |
| from ultra high platforms to golf cleats. | | | | - dancing jitterbug and |
| This type of shoes has these features: | | | | - listening to the vinyl album of Elvis Presley |
| - Vamp | | | | At that time, the market demanded men's saddle |
| - Instep | | | | shoes, which later on created many men's two-toned |
| - Throat | | | | colored saddle shoes. |
| - eyelets and | | | | Saddle shoes are remarkable because they can be |
| - Tongues are black in color. | | | | worn by boys of all ages. Ordinarily, older boys do not |
| The vamp and in-step are shaped like a saddle in the | | | | wear styles worn by younger boys. Saddle shoes |
| center. A matching black strip runs on the back of the | | | | appear to have been suitable to all age groups. |
| shoe heel. Some saddle shoes have a buckle on top | | | | Saddle shoes for men are still very much available in |
| of the black strip. These saddle shoes' sole consists of | | | | the market. Today, men's variety saddle shoes come |
| different "low heeled" sole that has a coral coloration. | | | | in different styles. There are even athletic men's |
| Saddle shoe manufacturers have made saddle shoes | | | | variety saddle shoes for very active individuals. For the |
| in different color combinations and designs. Saddle | | | | golf enthusiasts, there are "golf saddle" shoes. Hence, |
| shoes are versatile that it can match any wardrobe. | | | | waterproof men's variety saddle shoes are out in the |
| Saddle shoes were first sold in1906. They were first | | | | market as well. For those who prefer the casual |
| worn by boys. Girls started wearing them during the | | | | variety, saddle oxfords are recommendable. These |
| 1920s. But during the 50s, these shoes were usually | | | | are popular amongst executives. |
| worn by women with: | | | | At current, men wear saddle shoes for golf and |
| poodle skirt | | | | sometimes with retro attires. A lot of golf saddles |
| white blouse and | | | | have a classic saddle appearance. They have |
| white cuffed ankle socks | | | | advance features for comfort and support. Sporty or |
| The clothing styles then were: | | | | athletic saddle shoes now possess shock absorbing |
| - tight fitting blouses | | | | mid-soles and stabilizers. Sporty saddles even have |
| - pirate pants | | | | superb toe-hold. This is another reason why they are |
| - pedal pushers | | | | known amongst golfers. Having a shoe with good |
| - jeans | | | | toe-hold is important when playing golf, especially when |
| - petticoats | | | | swinging or putting. |
| - Peter Pan collared blouse | | | | If you want to rock and roll, you can try the fashion |
| - Twin sweater shirt | | | | footwear that replaced the loafers. Saddle shoes, |
| - Cinched belt | | | | especially for the younger generation, are considered |
| - Pleated skirts and others | | | | outstanding amongst all other American shoes. |
| Saddle shoes are considered as sporty shoes. They | | | | |