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The History of Saddle Shoes
The saddle shoe originated in 1906 by Spalding company. The classic style was soft white leather with a black mid saddle (panel). The original design was used as a gym shoe and for sports. The black saddle feature was engineered to support the arch and instep. The red rubber sole was added on later for better traction. It was a staple gym, tennis and golf shoe. I myself remember wearing my saddle shoes as part of my cheer leading uniform back in the day. During the Lindy Hop/Jitterbug dance craze, the shoe became the …
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