Women’s Shoes

Press, Volume C, Issue 29626, 23 September 1961, Page 3

Women’s Shoes

Sir,—As a so-called “sadist,” I protest at the attitude taken by "Ruined Feet" and “Claw Feet” The flrm with which I am employed has always styled shoes to suit the sensible matron, and consequently the drivel contained in these letters roes against the p*ain. Sales of conservative, well-made footwear have reached a peak that behes the statements of your two correspondents. My

advice to these complainants is to shop at stores with a reputation for this type of footwear, there being quite a number in Christchurch. If they would only look properly for their requirM styling instead of being fobbed off by slick sales girls after the quick turnover I am sure they would retrial their remarks, which have no groundling in fact.—Yours, etc, FOOTWEAR STYLIST. September 22, 1961.

Sir.—Being a member of New Zealand’s fraternity of so-called sadists, as referred to by your correspondents, “Ruined Feet” and “Claw Feet,” may I suggest to them that when next they want a pair of shoes they have a more detailed search and not purchase the first pair of shoeq that they see? Writing as a designer for one of New Zealand's largest manufacturers of women’s shoes, I can safely say that a large percentage of shoes made are manufactured on lasts with round toes and a "sensible heel.” Also may I suggest to “Ruined Feet” that she look more closely at photographs of our Royal Family?—Yours, etc, CLAWFOOTED SADIST. September 22, 1961.