Green’s Dictionary of Slang

drudge v.

[SE drudge, a menial job; the implication is that the wearer has to wear shoes in their job]

(W.I.) to wear shoes or boots regularly (rather than go barefoot); shoes would normally have been worn only on special occasions.

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[UK]T. Rhone Old Story Time I i: You mus’ just primps. Is like you turning into real high posh. Hoitytoity. All drudge shoes!