NichiDict

靴新しと雖も首に加えず

くつあたらしといえどもくびにくわえず
沓新しと雖も首に加えず
[kutsuatarashitoiedomokubinikuwaezu]

Meanings

1.Expression

there must be a clear distinction between the upper and lower classes; even new shoes must not be worn on the head