Who wore saddle oxfords in high school

My older sister wore saddle oxfords in high school. I remember her polishing them with the white liquid shoe polish. Later on, a "powder" shoe polish was in vogue, if I recall correctly.
 

Not in high school, but all through elementary school because they were sturdy and lasted a long time. I remember having to polish them. The big choice was between the white, the black and white, and the suede with the little flap.
 

Who wore saddle oxfords in high school?​

My school had a very strict regime about the school uniform, they probably had a vested interest too, it was only sold through one outlet. Saddle shoes? Far too outlandish! Shoes, like any other accoutrement, are an enhancement to the attire worn. I love shoes.

Here's my saddle shoes, along with one of my spectators, my handy buff & shine and would you believe? My vintage shoe suitcase.

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Platforms were all the rage when I was at school. but we were limited to wearing Black or brown to match our school uniform...

I remember having so many different styles.. and these exact ones...

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Somehow it got around my school everyone was going to wear saddle oxfords. I talked my dad into buying a pair at Mr Hensley's Shoe Store. It was then my dad remarked to Mr. Hensley that my feet were as flat as goose. I took it as an adult to adult inside joke at my expense. I didn't wear the brown/black saddle oxfords as much as I wanted them.
 
Mowed grass around the neighborhood while in 8th grade to get a pair of 'Bass Weejuns' loafers!
Thought they made me look COOL, like the guys in High School and the college kids I knew.

They are still available and I might just get another pair.
( looking at the Larson Weejuns Burgundy ones )
 

Who wore saddle oxfords in high school?​

My school had a very strict regime about the school uniform, they probably had a vested interest too, it was only sold through one outlet. Saddle shoes? Far too outlandish! Shoes, like any other accoutrement, are an enhancement to the attire worn. I love shoes.

Here's my saddle shoes, along with one of my spectators, my handy buff & shine and would you believe? My vintage shoe suitcase.

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Love...love your shoes and kit. After wearing uniforms and black oxfords to match in the convent for eight years, my mother presented me with a pair of saddle shoes which I loved so much, I took them to bed with me...in case of thieves and all.
 


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