Saddle Shoes and Bobby Sock

During the 1950's, I wore saddle shoes 97% of the time. I had on occasion a pair of Mary Janes for church. The cool saddle shoes were black and white. Of course my mother who purchased what she liked, always managed to find a pair of saddle shoes in brown and white.

To go with the saddle shoes, white cuffed ankle socks were worn-bobby socks. My legs were so skinny that the socks would creep down into my shoes. Over time, I spent hours pulling up the bobby socks.

In 1961 as a junior in high school, I had my first pair of loafers. I never again wore saddle shoes.

Does any one wear saddle shoes now?