From just about the whole decade of the ’50’s, the shoe museum in Mexico City covers it all. Just coming out of the ’40’s and almost into the ’60’s – these are THE BEST!
This showcase contains the most casual to the most dressy examples. I love them all!
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Here’s another great collection of sling-backs & pumps.from the shoe museum in Mexico City. Look at the decoration on the vamps and the peep-toes. LOVE peep-toes!
Can you imagine owning beautiful designer styles like this, in 100% leather construction, done by hand? Heaven! Used to be, shoes like that were available in most shoe stores. Now they’re all made of ticky-tacky and they all look just the same.
’40’s shoes are some of my very favorites, and such a pleasure to see so many examples in such beautiful condition.
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What a great color to find! Deep charcoal gray, in a very classic style. They’re a perfect companion for most Fall and Winter vintage (or modern, if I must) skirts, casual dresses, suits and slacks. The best thing, of course, is the construction.
Not only do they have a leather upper, which can still be found these days, but they have a full leather sole. So, I can keep them forever and have them repaired when necessary. Try that with a cheap synthetic sole – no way.
Another of my favorite features in true vintage shoes are the leather insoles. And, if they’re printed in gold with the brand name that’s the very best! Amazingly, I often find that the gold lettering has stayed on really well, even when the shoes had been worn quite a bit. These show only light wear, with no need for repairs for a long time. The hardware on the straps, too, is top quality and won’t ever break.
It’s so much fun finding things that won’t call for any special occasion to wear, and the mid-heels can do anything! These pumps will become part of my everyday closet. Love being transported in time on a daily basis . . . . . . . . . . . .
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As with all quality shoes from the early Nineties and before, I love the leather foot-liners and gold-embossed lettering inside. Plus, the heels and soles last forever and can always be repaired when the time finally comes.
Crocodile-embossed leather in a lady-like mid-century slingback style that is always elegant. This pair looks like a spring-summer one, but could go year-round in warmer climates, even during the fall and winter months, because they are in winter white, so classic and obviously well-made. You can’t get by with that in cheaper footwear – doesn’t look “right”.
These are the least edgy of the shoes so far, but I’m always excited by the classics, too. Rocks my inner Grace Kelly.. . . . . . .
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