Detail of Waterfront at the CNE grounds, Toronto, by William James Portrait of a young man and two women, c. 1890 Machine-Made Footwear for Women Women’s footwear in this era offered a variety of choices. Ranging from well-made but unfashionable black walking shoes to flamboyant ‘barrette’ boots, this collection suggests how many footwear choices a woman could make to reflect her personality and position in society. Most pairs of women’s shoes were symmetrical, without a distinct left and right shoe. Next Section >> Elastic-sided boots Shoes Elastic-sided boots Lace boots Tango boots Stockings Pumps Oxford shoes