In the 1950’s, women’s outfits weren’t complete without the perfect shoes and socks. When dressing up for a Sock Hop or Halloween party, even today, you have to have the right shoes to bring the outfit together and really look the part.

Flats as well as heals were in during this time period. Saddle oxfords are the traditional shoes to complete any poodle skirt. These were worn to school or a date. The flair of the poodle skirts and the comfort of saddle oxfords would make it a perfect outfit for any dance as well. Oxfords were white and black. They were best worn with white shoe laces as well.

Flats were also popular. The ‘ballet’ shoe was a common flat worn by girs to school and church. Often they would be worn with white socks with lace that was folded over at the ankle.

Penny loafers were also a hit during this time period. These were flats worn by both men and women. They are much like the loafers worn today but they had a slit that was located toward the top of the shoe that you could put a penny in. If the shoes were really cool sometimes you could fit a quarter in it.

Many believe that the most popular shoe of the 1950’s was the stiletto-healed shoe. Some being as high as 5 inches, they came in both open and closed (and pointy) toed variaties. They were first seen at the Dior Fashion Show in 1952 and really made a splash for the next decade or so.

Saddle oxfords and oxfords are different. These were also worn by both men and women. Many referred to these as Balmorals, and they came in the same style as saddle shoes, but didn’t necessarily have to be black and white, but all kinds of colors.

Mary Janes were popular high heel shoes worn in the 1950’s. With a variety of heights and colors, they typically had a strap that went over the top of the foot. You could see these shoes at church, parties, dates, sock hops or shopping.

Bobby socks were among the most popular style of shoe accessory. Folded over at the ankle, bobby socks actually started in the late 1940’s as a key element of the school uniform. Later, they became popular with loafers, oxfords or saddle shoes.

Shoes in the 50’s really completed the get-up for ladies. Still today, if you are dressing up for a Halloween party or local Sock Hop themed dance, you need the right shoes and socks to get your outfit just right.

Flats as well as heals were in during this time period. Saddle oxfords are the traditional shoes to complete any poodle skirt. These were worn to school or a date. The flair of the poodle skirts and the comfort of saddle oxfords would make it a perfect outfit for any dance as well. Oxfords were white and black. They were best worn with white shoe laces as well.

Flats were also popular. The ‘ballet’ shoe was a common flat worn by girs to school and church. Often they would be worn with white socks with lace that was folded over at the ankle.

Also, the penny loafer was really popular during this time. Both men and women wore loafers. Much like the loafers we see today, they had a slit that was on the tongue of the shoe, by the ankle that one could put a penny in (hence the name). If the shoes were really hot, you could put a quarter in it.

Many believe that the most popular shoe of the 1950’s was the stiletto-healed shoe. Some being as high as 5 inches, they came in both open and closed (and pointy) toed variaties. They were first seen at the Dior Fashion Show in 1952 and really made a splash for the next decade or so.

Oxfords are different than saddle oxfords. This was another style that was worn by both men and women. These had the same style as the saddle shoe but it didnt have to be black and white. It was typically leather that could be any color. Some referred to these as Balmorals.

A really popular high heel shoe was the Mary Jane. These came in a lot of different colors and heights, and had a strap that would go over the top of the foot. These were popular for church socials, school or dances.

Bobby socks were among the most popular style of shoe accessory. Folded over at the ankle, bobby socks actually started in the late 1940’s as a key element of the school uniform. Later, they became popular with loafers, oxfords or saddle shoes.

Womens shoes and socks of the 50s were the perfect added touch to complete any outfit. Even now, when dressing up for a sock hop or Halloween you have to have just the right shoes to make the outfit a hit.

Heals and flats were really en vogue during the 50’s. Saddle oxfords are the traditional footwear that completed a poodle skirt outfit. These were worn on dated, school and any everywhere else. Combining the comfort of the saddle oxford and the flair of the poodle skirt made the perfect outfit for any dance or get together. Oxfords were white and black and usually worn with white shoe laces.

The ballet shoe was a popular flat worn to church and even school. Girls would wear white laced socks, with the lace folded over.

The penny loafer was another popular shoe, but for both men and women. Much like the loafers you see today, they had a slit in the top for a penny (sometimes even a quarter- if you were lucky).

Some believe that the trademark shoe of the time was the stiletto-heeled shoe and not the oxford. First seen at the Dior Fashion Show of 1952, these came in a variety of colors and heights. Some were as high as 5 inches high with open toes, while others were much lower and perhaps with closed or pointy toes.

Saddle oxfords and oxfords are different. These were also worn by both men and women. Many referred to these as Balmorals, and they came in the same style as saddle shoes, but didn’t necessarily have to be black and white, but all kinds of colors.

A really popular high heel shoe was the Mary Jane. These came in a lot of different colors and heights, and had a strap that would go over the top of the foot. These were popular for church socials, school or dances.

Bobby Socks were very popular in the 50s. This is a trend that was started in the 40s. This is the name for the socks that fold over and at about the ankle height. Many times these were used for school uniforms. They were also worn with saddle shoes, loafers and oxfords.