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Womens shoes and socks of the 50s were the perfect added touch to complete any outfit. Even now, when dressing up for a sock hop or Halloween you have to have just the right shoes to make the outfit a hit.

Heals and flats were really en vogue during the 50’s. Saddle oxfords are the traditional footwear that completed a poodle skirt outfit. These were worn on dated, school and any everywhere else. Combining the comfort of the saddle oxford and the flair of the poodle skirt made the perfect outfit for any dance or get together. Oxfords were white and black and usually worn with white shoe laces.

The ballet shoes were flats that were frequently worn to school and church. They were best worn with a pair of white socks with lace that was folded over.

Also, the penny loafer was really popular during this time. Both men and women wore loafers. Much like the loafers we see today, they had a slit that was on the tongue of the shoe, by the ankle that one could put a penny in (hence the name). If the shoes were really hot, you could put a quarter in it.

Some believe that the trademark shoe of the time was the stiletto-heeled shoe and not the oxford. First seen at the Dior Fashion Show of 1952, these came in a variety of colors and heights. Some were as high as 5 inches high with open toes, while others were much lower and perhaps with closed or pointy toes.

There was another popular shoe, called the oxford. These were not the same as saddle oxfords, that only came in black and white. Oxfords were leather, but could be any color. They had the same design, but were worn by both men and women.

A popular type of high heel was Mary Janes. These came in all different heights and colors. They typically had strap that went over the top of the foot. These were worn almost anywhere: church, parties, dates, sock hops and shopping.

Bobby Socks were very popular in the 50s. This is a trend that was started in the 40s. This is the name for the socks that fold over and at about the ankle height. Many times these were used for school uniforms. They were also worn with saddle shoes, loafers and oxfords.

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