Since I seem to be on a shoe spree, I thought it would be a fitting time to share with you a series of striped shoes from the 19th and early 20th century. The continuity of the adornment over the changing shoe styles on these first three pairs is so interesting.
Do you have a favorite amongst these? Personally, I like the pair from 1860-1870 best (maybe it’s the rosette that appeals to me in addition to the stripes!). You can also pick from these next few pairs, which I’ve included just for fun.
The Quintessential Clothes Pen 
I like the 1860-1870 Met shoes. I agree about the rosette, but I also like the black heel and black upper edge. It seems to make the stripes visually pop.
Thank you for the “Stripes across the Ages” shoe review; very interesting.
Yes, I agree that the black accents on that shoe do help it pop! Thanks for pointing those details out.
Dear Quinn,
The 1870s striped shoes appeal the most to me, too: chic right across the years, I’d like some now! The little 1796 green and cream slippers are perfectly summery, though, and they are airily chic, too.
Very best,
Natalie
Great topic and pictures. I really like the top two: 1840-1849, and 1860-1870 slippers.
The 1840 striped shoes are also super cute! Thanks for commenting.
Yum-yum!!! I would gladly take all of them 😉
My favourites are the fourth and fifth pair though…
Sabine
Both of those have an innocent, playful quality that is quite charming! I would take all of them also… 🙂