(see also Upright) The term applied to symmetrical shoes which are not made left and right, but can be worn on either foot. [Webber, 1989] General from 1600 to 1800, less frequently in the 19th century, except for women and children. [Thornton/Swann, 1983] The OED 2d Ed has 1934 as it's earliest entry on this use. See also Last, Upright or Straight