Meaning of springheel | Babel Free

Definitions

A type of shoe popular in the 19th century that had a low internal heel; also, the low internal heel of these shoes.

Examples

“The gentlemen always wore "pumps" as they were called, that is, very light⟳ turned slippers without innersole or heel, the soles of the best specimens, being well pounded to make⟳ them soft and pliable; while the ladies wore a light⟳ shoe called a "runround," or "springheel," usually held snug in place⟳ by long ribbons passing herring-bone-like around the ankles.”

“The baby's shoes, the tips now slightly worn, Their springheels frayed by running o'er the floor— Lay⟳ them away, with heartstrings wrenched and torn, For baby's feet will wear⟳ them never more.”

“Previous to the fifties, most of the shoes made were welts, or spring⟳ heels, and later most of the work⟳ changed to turns or "runrounds" as they were called.”

“The springheel shoes we wore were comfort itself and the wonder⟳ is they ever went out of style .”

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