1950s Men's Shoes

1950s Men’s Casual Shoes

          1950s causal men’s fashion included the right shoes.  Casual shoes came in many forms, mostly slip on and same lace ups oxfords. The crepe sole was a new detail that changed the shoe look from sleek to rugged.

          The penny loafer (named because a penny could be placed in the cutout piece that ran across the vamp) was daily wear for Ivy League kids and mature men. Most penny loafers were a medium brown. A few slightly more formal styles came in black or brown with a tassel tie.  Some loafers came in two tones as well.

          Saddle shoes have been common since the 1920s. In the 1950s saw more color combinations such as blue and white, grey and white, brown and white, and brown and tan. Mature men hardly worn them but they did wear other vivid colors for lace up oxfords. 

          Blue suede shoes were not only the topic of a popular Elvis song but were popular casual men’s shoes.  Embossed leather like heavy reptile skin, corduroy, rough suede, woven canvas and even printed plaid were also popular. Textured shoes, both lace up and slip on style were big fashion items for trendy fashionable men.