toeslayer2000.bsky.social
@toeslayer2000.bsky.social
Retired academic and born again blogger. Twitter refugee. Topic for 2026 is shoe design through the ages. Text is mine otherwise photographs are copyrighted and used here as fair use.
The Union Army transitioned to left & right fittings circa 1861. Soldiers were issued with “Jefferson Bootee” Model 1851 & left to ‘break them in’. As war progressed, Union Army standardized equipment, leading to more consistent, & eventually, more comfortable, foot-specific footwear.
February 10, 2026 at 10:32 PM
The Union Army transitioned to left & right fittings circa 1861. Soldiers were issued with “Jefferson Bootee” Model 1851 & left to ‘break them in’. As war progressed, Union Army standardized equipment, leading to more consistent, & eventually, more comfortable, foot-specific footwear.
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The Hearts Song
YouTube video by Steven
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February 10, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Sparkes-Hall patented the first Elastic Ankle Boots for indoor & outdoor wear. By eliminating laces & button-hooks he designed boots to be both practical & comfortable. In the US they were dubbed Congress gaiters after they became extremely popular among members of the U.S. Congress.
February 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Sparkes-Hall patented the first Elastic Ankle Boots for indoor & outdoor wear. By eliminating laces & button-hooks he designed boots to be both practical & comfortable. In the US they were dubbed Congress gaiters after they became extremely popular among members of the U.S. Congress.
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) & her consort Prince Albert (1819- 1861) acquired Balmoral Castle in 1852. Prince Albert commissioned Queens bootmaker Joseph Sparkes-Hall (1811–1891) to craft boots for riding side saddle & hill walking. For first time It was fashionable for ladies to go walking outdoors.
February 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Queen Victoria (1819-1901) & her consort Prince Albert (1819- 1861) acquired Balmoral Castle in 1852. Prince Albert commissioned Queens bootmaker Joseph Sparkes-Hall (1811–1891) to craft boots for riding side saddle & hill walking. For first time It was fashionable for ladies to go walking outdoors.
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Free - All Right Now (Doing Their Thing, 1970) Official Live Video
YouTube video by Free Band
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February 8, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Isaac Merritt Singer (1811 – 1875) created first practical sewing machine in 1850 ending "cottage industry" of hand-sewing. Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889) invented “lasting machine,” in 1883. Shoes could now be mass-produced marking the beginning of US shoe fashion industry.
February 7, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Isaac Merritt Singer (1811 – 1875) created first practical sewing machine in 1850 ending "cottage industry" of hand-sewing. Jan Ernst Matzeliger (1852–1889) invented “lasting machine,” in 1883. Shoes could now be mass-produced marking the beginning of US shoe fashion industry.
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They released 3 million Epstein files. The Israel ties are everywhere. And the media won't cover it.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
Cartoon by Carlos Latuff.
February 7, 2026 at 9:49 PM
As always.