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Show A Shoe Dealer. The western and southern shoo trade demands a wider last than is used in the east. This is not altogether duo to differences dif-ferences in the pedal structure. There are notions that prevail among dealers as to how a shoe should be fitted, which aro peculiar to sections. The eastern retailer prevails on a lady to wear a shoe ;that is often a full eize longer than her foot. Have plenty of room in that direction, the foot can then be fitted with a narrower nar-rower shoe, with a slimmer and more elegant appearance. On the other hand, western and southern dealers make the fit snug as to length, and often after tho shoe is worn a few days the great toe protrudes over the sole. Being crowded longitudinally, the foot must have room some way, and tho wider last is therefore used. The eastern is the correct method of fitting, being less injurious to the feet, and the shoes will wear better and look better after a fortnight's wear. ' 'Dealer" in Globe-Democrat. |