For other uses, see Pedal Pusher (disambiguation).
A woman wearing denim pedal pushers on Broadway in SoHo, New York City (Summer 2011)
Pedal pushers are calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s.[1] First seen as Knickerbockers or "knickers", they were baggy trousers that extended to or just below the knee and were most commonly fastened with either a button or buckle. Knickerbockers were initially worn by men in the late 19th century and over time became part of women's fashion. Often cuffed and worn tight to the skin, they are related in style to capri pants, and are sometimes referred to as "clam diggers". The name "pedal pushers" originated from the style originally worn by cyclists, because long pants can catch in bicycle chains, but the style quickly became identified with teenage girls.[2]
^"GLAMOROUS NEW PEDAL-PUSHERS". The West Australian. Perth: National Library of Australia. 26 December 1952. p. 5. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
^Gunn, Tim (2012). Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible. ISBN 978-1-4516-4387-9.
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