I have only anecdotal evidence of the foot growth/aging syndrome, having experienced it myself and knowing countless others who have experienced it as well. Over the years I've also heard it from many in shoe related fields such as shoe salesmen, shoemakers, shoe manufacturers, orthotics makers...
Well, I think that it's common enough that bespoke shoe makers routinely remeasure their client's feet before beginning a new commission even though they have their previous last on file.
The major urban centers of America had a healthy stock of SRO housing back in the day which was decimated in the 60s and 70s by way of "urban renewal".
As for social safety nets the Community Chest was a prominent charity found in most large cities. Of course there were also the various...
I agree wholeheartedly though I do wish that our feet didn't expand as we age. I have prit near a dozen pairs of twenty year old EG that are in great condition but, sadly, unwearable. :(
I love sliders from both WC and Krystal but I can't recall ever partaking when not under the influence. One of my exes was a Southern belle from Tennessee, very elegant with refined tastes, but when she got loaded and there were sliders in the vicinity, Look Out!
It's best to use somebody local if at all possible so that the necessary measurements can be taken by a person knowledgable about the chosen maker's process. Also the inevitable alterations can be done in a timely manner when you have easy access to the tailor; none of that shipping back and...
Neither of my (ex)wives ever took issue with the finances involved with any of my wardrobe purchases. Nor were they ever consulted with about said purchases. They, on the other hand, regularly sought out my opinion (and approval) of most of their acquisitions but only concerning aesthetics not...
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