How to Lace Your Dress Shoes Properly SAYKI Dress shoe instruction : r navy In 1941, the U.S. Navy approved the khaki uniform for all officers, paired with plain toe low quarter shoes in black or brown chrome calfskin. These regulation shoes featured Goodyear welt construction and In 1941 the khaki uniform was approved for officers in all branches of the US Navy, and the plain low quarter shoe became the standard for wear with the uniform. Regulation US