Selberite Arch Preserver shoes

Front view of a pair of shoes showing the rounded toes. Side view of a pair of shoes showing the open lace section. Side view of a pair of shoes showing the open lace section. Underside view of a pair of shoes showing the smooth soles. Top view of a pair of shoes showing the open lace section. Rear view of a pair of shoes showing the heels.
Front view of a pair of shoes showing the rounded toes. Side view of a pair of shoes showing the open lace section. Side view of a pair of shoes showing the open lace section. Underside view of a pair of shoes showing the smooth soles. Top view of a pair of shoes showing the open lace section. Rear view of a pair of shoes showing the heels.

Classification

Description

A pair of black coloured suede Selberite lace up evening shoes with a leather cut out detailed throat section where the laces thread through. Made in England c. 1930s - 1940s, Selberite Arch Preserver shoes provided three patented features: a steel bridge to support the arch of the foot, a padded metatarsal cushion to protect the ball of the foot and a flat innersole. The heels are covered in a plain black coloured celluloid wrap.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Selberite

Inscriptions

printed: "A61 125W 990715 OG 2241 Selberite Arch Shoe Preserver. Made in England" (inside shoe)

Object number

AIBDC : 0_2743

Date

1930 - 1949 (circa)

Material

plastic
CN wrap on heel
cellulose nitrate
animal
leather
suede

Colour

black