Saddle shoe explained

The saddle shoe, also known as "saddle oxford", is a low-heeled casual shoe, characterized by a plain toe and saddle-shaped decorative panel placed mid foot.^[1] Saddle shoes are typically constructed of leather and are most frequently white with a black or dark blue saddle, although any color combination is possible.

Saddle shoes are worn by both men and women in a variety of styles ranging from golf cleats to school uniform shoes. They have a reputation as the typical shoes of school-girls, especially in the 1940s.

In popular culture

• In 1957, Elvis Presley wore saddle shoes in Jailhouse Rock.^{[2] [3] [4]}
• Bert from Sesame Street often wore saddle oxfords and they can be seen in his song and dance called "Doin' the Pigeon".^{[5] [6]}
• The Peanuts comic strip character Lucy van Pelt wears saddle shoes.^[7]
• Character Audrey Horne in Twin Peaks is often seen wearing saddle shoes.^{[8] [9] [10]}
• Character May from Sid the Science Kid is always seen wearing her saddle shoes.
• In Family Matters, saddle shoes were part of Steve Urkel's distinctive, "nerdy" fashion sense^[11]
• Character Jelly Otter in PB&J Otter wears saddle shoes.
• Character Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls wears saddle shoes as a part of her school uniform.^[12]
• Character Elaine Benes from Seinfeld wore them frequently.
• India Stoker, the protagonist of the 2013 film Stoker, receives a pair of saddle shoes every year on her birthday.^[13]

Notes and References

1. saddle shoe. (n.d.) Random House Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary. (2010). Retrieved June 9, 2016 from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/saddle+shoe
2. Web site: What are Saddle Shoes? (with pictures).
3. Web site: GQ Endorses: The Return of the Saddle Shoe. Jim. Moore. 18 June 2010.
4. News: Evelyn . Thomas . Shoe Size Conversion . 11 August 2023.
5. Web site: Sesame Street Tweet Sparks Rumors That Bert Is Out of the Closet. Diane. Macedo. . 26 October 2010.
6. News: Trendy Sneakers . 15 April 2023.
7. Web site: Is Lucy Van Pelt Jewish?. . 1 February 1999.
8. Web site: The Return of 'Twin Peaks' Has Us All Nostalgic For Its 90s Fashion. Elizabeth. Logan. 17 May 2017 .
9. Web site: So, You Want To Dress Like Audrey Horne?. Mary Grace. Garis.
10. Web site: Did Twin Peaks Just Reveal the Key to Waking Agent Cooper Up?. Joanna. Robinson. . 10 July 2017 .
11. Web site: Steve Urkel, Secret Style Icon: A GQ&A with Jaleel White. Stelios. Phili. 22 August 2011 .
12. Web site: How To Dress Like Rory Gilmore For Halloween. Maxine. Builder.
13. Web site: 2019-06-02. Stoker - In Review. 2020-08-10. reyeggs. en-US.