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University Daily Kansan
Monday, March 14, 1960
Fruitboots, Cowboy Boots Keep Snow Out, Feet Dry
GAINING POPULARITY among KU males are these cowboy boots tucked under trousers. Casual glances from classmates wouldn't tell them the man wears high boots that are keeping his feet dry in KU's slush and snow.
KU males are finding uses for cowboy boots other than putting them in saddle stirrups.
With the snowy, slushy weather KU has been receiving, men are replacing last year's rubber overshoes with cowboy boots. Some men are wearing the newly-introduced Wellington boots, which are similar to the western footwear. The result: dry feet.
Good for Parties
Robert McCoy, a Lawrence shoe shop manager, said today the cowboy boots sold especially well during the fall because so many men wore them to fraternity western parties and barn dances. The men, along with many independents, wear them to classes after they realize the boots are comfortable.
Mr. McCoy said that he has sold at least 50 pairs of cowboy boots to KU males last fall and this winter. But he said he's done the same with this year's Wellington boots.
Most men say Wellingtons look dressier than cowboys' footwear because the Wellington toe is plain rather than pointed like toes on western boots.
The cowboy boots are 14-16 inches high for college men while the Wellingtons are 12-14 inches high Both types of boots fit tight enough around the tops so they create no noticeable bulges when men wear the bottoms of their trousers over the boots.
Other Boots Worn
Engineer, desert and military boots must not be forgotten. While the engineer boots probably have been more popular in previous years than now, several males still are taking advantage of their durability and protection from slush and snow.
This year's desert boots are ankle-high and lace up the front. They are usually made of especially treated buckskin or suede and reportedly are "swell in snow that's not so deep that it goes over the top."
Military boots, which also lace up and are usually at least 12 inches high, will probably be seen on Mt. Oread as long as the armed forces make them part of servicemens' supplies.
"Look at my new boots, Fruit,
mean look at my new fruitboots."
More than 400 KU women may well have said this to roommates and friends this winter as their purchases of these specially-treated, high-top boots helped to bring a new favorite among women's footwear.
Three Lawrence shoe stores have reported selling some 700 pairs of these commonly-called fruitboots, which are built to stand up to the ankles or higher. From the looks of KU women's feet a good number of those pairs have been stomping to classes on Mt. Oread.
Boots Fleece-lined
Most of the KU fruitbooters prefer the leather boots with sheep fleece linings, which cost from $11.95 to $14.95, over the water-repellent suede or corduroy styles, which usually lace up to the ankle and range from $6.95 to $10.95 in price.
The higher-priced boots tend to be more stylish than the corduroy or suede ones as the fleece-lined boots are patterned after ski boots or have straps or buckles, said Mrs. Velma Warkentine, a four-year employee of one of Lawrence's shoe shops.
Crepe soles on both kinds of the fruitboots help keep damslens from flipping on KU's snows.
Tops Turn Down
Women may turn down the tops of the fur-lined boots in the front, back or both sides, depending on the height of the Mt. Oread snow or slush.
The fur-lined leather fruitboots take the place of winter galletes for about four years whereas other rubber boots may have to be worn over the ankle-high suede and corduroy ones. These lace-up suede and corduroy styles last one to three years.
Local shoe salesmen, not to mention the women who have bought boots with four year's wear in them, are looking for fruitboots to remain popular here for several years.
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Sigma Nu fraternity's traditional Hi-Rickie Formal was held recently at the chapter house. The initiates of the fall pledge class were introduced.
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Music was by Al Thompson and his Sounds. Chaperones were Mrs. J. E. Stephens, Mrs. Glen Seewell, Mrs. Sebonia Hancock, Mrs. Helen Spradling, Mrs. E. C. Rainey, and Mrs. Joe Hope.
Sigma Nu fraternity recently entertained Delta Delta Delta sorority with a dessert-dance at the Sigma Nu house.
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Danny J. Hopper, Wichita freshman, was recently elected president of the second semester pledge class of Sigma Nu fraternity.
Chaperones were Mrs. J. E. Stephens and Mrs. E. W. Wuthnow.
Other officers are Russel L. "Rusty" Crane, vice president; Douglas Lancaster, secretary-treasurer, both Independence sophomores, Steven Cummings, Fayetteville, Ark, and J. Bixby Willis, Wichita, both freshmen, I.F.P.C. representatives.
Coan Says Average KU Male Works 12 Hours Each Week
The duty of the newspaper is to prick the pompous, worry the comfortable and keep the officials' hands out of the till.-Joseph Pusher.
Regularly - enrolled men working more than 13 hours weekly may tell their parents their son puts in more man-hours for pay than the average KU male does.
Clark Coan, assistant dean of men, reported the average KU man works 12.9 hours a week to pocket $11.35. The average hourly rate is 88 cents.
National Guard wages nor a prorated amount for men who are partially compensated by meals.
Fifty men in Templin Hall averaged the longest work week. They put in 13.7 hours of work weekly and reported the lowest rate of 75 cents an hour. Seventy men in Joseph R. Pearson Hall had the shortest work week, 12.2 hours and the highest average hourly rate, $1.14.
These survey figures do not include students who are dormitory counselors or assistant instructors. They do not include those receiving
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