FOOTWEAR NEVERS.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1316, 20 May 1897, Page 10

FOOTWEAR NEVERS.

Dr Samuel Applefcon, in "Health. Culcure," gives fourteen of them, which every person will derive comfort in heeding:— 1. Never wear a shoe that will not allow the great toe to lie in a straight line. 2. Never wear a shoe with a sole narrower than the outline of the foot traced with a pencil close under the rounding edge. 3. Never wear a shoe that pinches tha heel. 4. Never wear a shoe or boot so large in the heel that the foot is not kept in place. 5. Never wear a shoe or boot tight anywhere. 6. Never wear a shoe or boot that has depressions in any part of the sole to drop any joint or bearing below the level plane. 7. Never wear a shoe with a sole turning up very much at the toes, as this causes the cords on the upper part of the foot to contract. 8. Never wear a shoe that presses up into the hollow of the foot. 3. Never have the top of the boots tight, as it interferes with the action of the calf muscles, rnakos one walk badly and spoils the shape of the ankle. 10. Never come from high heels to low heels at one jump. 11. Never wear one pair of shoes all the time, unless obliged to do so. Two pairs of boots worn a day at a time alternately give moro service and are much more healthful. 12. Never wear leather sole linings to stand upon. White cotton drilling or linen is much better and healthful. 13. Never wear a short stocking, or one which after being washed is not, at least, one-half inch longer than the foot. Bear in mind that stockings shrink. Be sure that they will allow your toes to spread out at the extreme ends, as this keeps the joints in place and makes a strong and attractive foot. As to shape of stockings,' the single digital, or " one-toe stocking," is the best. 14. Never think that the feet will grow large from wearing proper shoes. Pinching and distorting makes them grow not only large but unsightly. A proper, natural use of all the muscles makes them compact and attractive.