St. Louis’s association with footwear and clothing production dates to its founding in 1764 as a fur-trading village. With hundreds of historic images, this 224-page hardcover pictorial tells the story of the birth, growth, decline, and rebirth of the footwear and garment industries in St. Louis, Missouri. Colorfully weaving factual narrative and local lore, author Valerie Battle Kienzle leads readers on a fascinating journey through the Gateway City’s lengthy and impressive fashion history.