The James T. Callow Folklore Archive

THE WAYS YOUR SHOES WEAR OUT INDICATE YOUR SPENDING HABITS:
WEAR AT THE TOE, SPEND AS YOU GO.
WEAR AT THE HEEL, SPEND A GOOD DEAL.
WEAR AT THE BALL, SPEND ALL.
WEAR AT THE SIDE, A RICH MAN'S BRIDE.

Submitter comment: A SAYING FROM HER MOTHER, REMEMBERED FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD.

Where learned: OHIO ; LIMA

Date learned: 02-00-1968