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The shoe fits: Dave Sandy, who with his wife developed the Big Star gymanstic shoe, checks machine at which Carolyn Jones works on the shoe.
The shoe fits: Dave Sandy, who with his wife developed the Big Star gymanstic shoe, checks machine at which Carolyn Jones works on the shoe.

The shoe fits: Dave Sandy, who with his wife developed the Big Star gymanstic shoe, checks machine at which Carolyn Jones works on the shoe.

Date8/25/1982
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0133272F
Repair man: Good old shoe polish is the cheapest way to extend the life of footwear, says Peter George, owner of Market Square Shoe Service. He has been in business for 23 years.
Repair man: Good old shoe polish is the cheapest way to extend the life of footwear, says Peter George, owner of Market Square Shoe Service. He has been in business for 23 years.
2/8/1989
Their Jobs Eliminated by Ottawa's quotas on shoe imports, Frank Van Beek (left), Ray Haines (right) and a third employee of Shoe Import Co
Their Jobs Eliminated by Ottawa's quotas on shoe imports, Frank Van Beek (left), Ray Haines (right) and a third employee of Shoe Import Co
12/5/1977
Yardstick of customer faith is measured by the foot, Harry and Lola Roth, who operate Lola's Shoe House, one of Metro's few ramining Independent shoe stores, have a longtime faithful cilentele and many mail-order customers across the country
Yardstick of customer faith is measured by the foot, Harry and Lola Roth, who operate Lola's Shoe House, one of Metro's few ramining Independent shoe stores, have a longtime faithful cilentele and many mail-order customers across the country
10/30/1992
How sweet it is: Owners of their own shoe store once again, George and Audrey Starr serve customer Joseph Carneiro
How sweet it is: Owners of their own shoe store once again, George and Audrey Starr serve customer Joseph Carneiro
1/19/1977
Feet first: Ernie Whitt, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, has an impression of his foot taken by Glenn Copeland, president of the Feet First store, which will offer physiotherapy for feet as well as sports shoes and custom-made shoe inserts.
Feet first: Ernie Whitt, left, of the Toronto Blue Jays, has an impression of his foot taken by Glenn Copeland, president of the Feet First store, which will offer physiotherapy for feet as well as sports shoes and custom-made shoe inserts.
1/21/1987
Wondering whaat happened to this boot and shoe testing facility at the Ontario Research Foundation (ORF) is about to test them for materials failure
Wondering whaat happened to this boot and shoe testing facility at the Ontario Research Foundation (ORF) is about to test them for materials failure
8/2/1974
Globetrotter: Art Browne, who travels the world looking for ideas for running shoes, shows off the Sonic brand that put his company in third place in the shoe stakes.
Globetrotter: Art Browne, who travels the world looking for ideas for running shoes, shows off the Sonic brand that put his company in third place in the shoe stakes.
8/23/1979
Warehouse Shoe Mart's Jack Herman: 'With prices like these, who's complaining?'
Warehouse Shoe Mart's Jack Herman: 'With prices like these, who's complaining?'
7/20/1979
Right step: There's no business like the shoe business for Morry Schwartz of David's
Right step: There's no business like the shoe business for Morry Schwartz of David's
3/2/1989
lking to manufacturer, shoe designer Stan urner (right) promotes his idea of a Canadian footwear industry specializing in shoes that are both stylish and healthy
lking to manufacturer, shoe designer Stan urner (right) promotes his idea of a Canadian footwear industry specializing in shoes that are both stylish and healthy
7/5/1971
The helmet fits-- he'll wear it. Eight honorary fire chiefs of Scarborough were hosts at one of several borough parties honoring Fire Chief Dave Forgie, 63, who is retiring after 35 years with department, 8 of those years as chief. Forgie (right, front gi
The helmet fits-- he'll wear it. Eight honorary fire chiefs of Scarborough were hosts at one of several borough parties honoring Fire Chief Dave Forgie, 63, who is retiring after 35 years with department, 8 of those years as chief. Forgie (right, front gi
7/29/1976
Keys to inspiration: Pianist Carolyn Jones used visualization to tune her skills
Keys to inspiration: Pianist Carolyn Jones used visualization to tune her skills
11/16/1992