“Florsheim cap toes!”

In today’s Zippy, Griffy speaks:

“I was born in th’ decade I now consider ‘correct’ when it comes to fashion, architecture, automobiles & signage.”

And when Zippy notes that Griffy’s vest was popular in 1947:

“Yes! 1947! Florsheim cap toes! Dress slacks! Black socks! William Powell! Edward Everett Horton!”

What is a cap toe? Here’s an explanation:

A cap toe is any kind of shoe that has horizontal stitching across the toe box that extends to the welt on either side, thus forming a ‘cap’ on the toe.

“Florsheim cap toes!” sounds like a Zippy “over and over.” Florsheim cap toes! Florsheim cap toes!

Here, direct from 1947, is a pair of Florsheim cap toes:

[Life, November 3, 1947. Click for a larger size.]

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