Rundown of 30's & 40's Shoes [Archive]

Lauren

08-29-2005, 04:46 PM

Good idea!!

Here's a few sites that can help out:
Solemates: The Century of Shoes (http://www.centuryinshoes.com/intro.html)
The Impact of Machinery on Making Shoes (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/timeline/riseind/work/shoes.html)
If the Shoe Fits: Collecting Vintage Footwear (http://antiques.about.com/library/weekly/aa032101.htm?once=true&) Be sure to check out the second page, because it has some great images.
A History of the Platform Shoe (http://www.geocities.com/FashionAvenue/1495/contents1.html) Cause they had em in the 30's and 40's too. Just ask our local pinups :)
Ladies shoes of the 1930's (http://www.gbacg.org/1930shoes.htm) from the lovely Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild
Ladies shoes of the 1940's (http://www.gbacg.org/1940shoes.htm) From the same
And there ya go!

decodoll

08-29-2005, 05:50 PM

Kaela

08-29-2005, 05:52 PM

Hey, gals,
what recommendations can be made about 40s shoes with pants? What's something that I could wear with casual pants? i usually wear wedges, but I wanted something I could wear without looking too dressed up... what would a girl wear with pants to go peach picking? I think lots of shoes look funny with wide-leg pants, except for wedges.
I wear mary-janes with about everything, but I don't think that is very period correct, as far as shoes I'm lost. Does anyone know what these would have been popular for? It's more of a fifties deal, right? ..unless you're wearing junior style clothes, i guess.

decodoll

08-29-2005, 05:58 PM

I wear lace up grannie style peep toe shoes with my wide-leg 40's style trousers. For dressy slim pants, I usually wear Audrey style flats and for more casual, I wear my keds.

rubyredlocks

08-29-2005, 06:08 PM

Lace-up oxfords would be another choice,very similar.I also had a feminine version of a mans spectator style shoe that I use to wear.Got loads of compliments,even from non-vintage enthusiasts.

jitterbugdoll

08-29-2005, 07:56 PM

Another good resource:
http://www.return2style.de/amishoef.htm

swinggal

08-30-2005, 06:12 AM

40s saddle shoes are good too and I wear vintage wedgies with my slacks as well.

Lauren

08-30-2005, 09:56 AM

A thread after my own heart! I have a pretty good collection of 30's and 40's shoes started myself. I'm a 6 1/2-7 AAA, so I have a pretty easy time shopping for vintage shoes. A much easier time in fact then I ever had shopping for modern shoes!

I'm right with you on that! I wear about the same size, and I'm narrow, so getting vintage is a much better bet for me as well. Do you shop on Ebay, and if so what is your user ID? That way I'll make sure I'm not bidding against you for shoes!

Kaela

08-30-2005, 04:57 PM

Yes, I have a new pair of saddle shoes that I think would look keen with wide-leg trousers.
Keds are great because they're something casual that you can wear out, and they still make them just as they used to, so you know you've always got back-ups. I always get so worried about wearing something out, and it not existing anymore... it's historical blasphemy!
thanks for the ideas!

elsewhere

08-30-2005, 09:23 PM

A thread after my own heart! I have a pretty good collection of 30's and 40's shoes started myself. I'm a 6 1/2-7 AAA, so I have a pretty easy time shopping for vintage shoes. A much easier time in fact then I ever had shopping for modern shoes! I'll have to take pictures of some of my favourites and post them when I get home tonight.

Decodoll-- you are a vintage buyer I could love. Do you know how many of your size shoes I find but pass up? I'm sure the end up in landfills, too... but so few people WEAR your size that I just can't buy all the ones I see!
Tell me what sort you like and I'll make a point to pick them up for you, if you are in the market for more.
Now give me a good 9.5 M and I'm set to go!

Angelicious

08-30-2005, 09:33 PM

I'm guessing the letters (AAA, M, etc.) refer to width?

NZ shoe sizing is pretty lazy; you're doing well if you find somewhere with half sizes, let alone different widths.

Anyway, what's an average shoe width, in terms of both contemporary feet, and vintage shoes? It sounds like vintage shoes are narrower than modern ones? How do US shoe sizes compare to NZ? It sounds the same, since I'm about a size 7, depending on the shoe.

I guess I have to be asking out of interest, since vintage shoes, like vintage everything, seems impossible to find round here. :(

CherryRed

08-30-2005, 09:58 PM

I have no vintage shoes. :cry:
They are always so small. What is the comparison to shoe sizes now? If I wear and 8 or 8.5 modern what would that be in vintage??

rubyredlocks

08-31-2005, 10:51 AM

For the keds fans,here's their heritage collection.There is a version of the shoes from the Aviator for women.
A cute pink pair.
http://www.keds.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=144

jitterbugdoll

08-31-2005, 11:12 AM

have no vintage shoes.
They are always so small. What is the comparison to shoe sizes now? If I wear and 8 or 8.5 modern what would that be in vintage??

Shoe sizing is pretty much the same; however, what has changed is the width of shoes. Women had much narrower feet then, and so most shoes from the 1930s-40s tend to be very narrow (AA or AAA). I wear a 7.5-8B, and of the shoes I have that are marked, they tend to be the same in size (or I will fit an 8-8.5 narrow.)

The problem with my size and yours is that they are very common modern sizes--so, when vintage shoes (especially platforms and wedges) go up for sale on eBay, the price will often skyrocket. But do not despair, as I have a large collection of vintage shoes that I have accumulated over the last three years. They're out there!

CherryRed

08-31-2005, 01:39 PM

Shoe sizing is pretty much the same; however, what has changed is the width of shoes. Women had much narrower feet then, and so most shoes from the 1930s-40s tend to be very narrow (AA or AAA). I wear a 7.5-8B, and of the shoes I have that are marked, they tend to be the same in size (or I will fit an 8-8.5 narrow.)

Thank you Jitterbugdoll. That helps. I was looking at some on ebay today and the measurement in length matched what I would need but the width was about half the size of my foot. I guess that's what comes from wearing sneakers most of your life! LOL

jitterbugdoll

08-31-2005, 01:42 PM

I think it has to do with the type of shoes we now wear extensively (sneakers and flip flops) and also the fact that we are somewhat taller and heavier then women in the past.

When you looked at the listed measurements, did you measure the inside length and width of a well-fitting pair of your own heels? Sometimes the listed size is not the actual size of the shoe (or sometimes the seller guesstimates), and the measurements actually do match up to your own shoe size.

CherryRed

08-31-2005, 08:32 PM

When you looked at the listed measurements, did you measure the inside length and width of a well-fitting pair of your own heels? Sometimes the listed size is not the actual size of the shoe (or sometimes the seller guesstimates), and the measurements actually do match up to your own shoe size.

No I didn't, I was really just browsing. But when I am seriously shopping I will do that as a comparison. Thanks again!

MissTayva

09-01-2005, 03:08 PM

Ladies shoes of the 1940's From the same

Thank you SO MUCH for that link!
I was looking for it the other day and couldn't find it!
I first saw it YEARS ago... and lost the bookmark since then!

I got a kick out of seeing these on the site:
http://www.gbacg.org/Shoes/40wood.jpg

I have a pretty decent collection of those... Surprisingly, I paid next to nothing for them. The most expensive pair I have was $25. :-)

Vanessa

09-02-2005, 09:23 AM

As long as we're talking shoes - I was wondering if I could get your (collective) opinions on some shoes. Thanks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/3c_1_b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/f1_1_b.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/1c980797.jpg

MissQueenie

09-02-2005, 11:27 AM

The last two pairs are GORGEOUS! I love the grey ones.

decodoll

09-03-2005, 07:52 AM

I'm right with you on that! I wear about the same size, and I'm narrow, so getting vintage is a much better bet for me as well. Do you shop on Ebay, and if so what is your user ID? That way I'll make sure I'm not bidding against you for shoes!

My ebay username is retrokitten. You'll have to tell me yours too, so that I don't bid against you. :) Although, I haven't been bidding very much on shoes lately anyway.... I'm running out of places to put them. :(

decodoll

09-03-2005, 07:54 AM

Decodoll-- you are a vintage buyer I could love. Do you know how many of your size shoes I find but pass up? I'm sure the end up in landfills, too... but so few people WEAR your size that I just can't buy all the ones I see!
Tell me what sort you like and I'll make a point to pick them up for you, if you are in the market for more.
Now give me a good 9.5 M and I'm set to go!

Thanks elsewhere. As I said to Lauren, I'm trying to cut back due to storage issues, but if you come across anything extra wonderful, please let me know. :)

jitterbugdoll

09-03-2005, 08:49 AM

My ebay username is retrokitten. You'll have to tell me yours too, so that I don't bid against you.

Decodoll--you aren't 'Retrokitten' over on the Port, are you?

decodoll

09-03-2005, 09:47 AM

Yes, I am :) and you're Retrogirl, right?

jitterbugdoll

09-03-2005, 09:57 AM

Yep! I don't why this didn't occur to me sooner ;)

decodoll

09-03-2005, 10:19 AM

:) And you don't even know how may things I've passed up bidding on because I saw your username...well, now that I know it. :) Still sorry about sniping you on that dress! We seem to be pretty much the same size and have the same taste!

jitterbugdoll

09-03-2005, 06:05 PM

We do have the same taste ;)

I don't think I've ever bid against you, expect on that pretty white dress you sniped from me;) But I will follow the 'code of honor' if I do come across your name on an auction!

maisie

09-04-2005, 08:20 AM

Hi

I love the 30's & 40's shoes, I think they make they whole outfit!!!
I'm also a size 9.5, but have a narrow foot, got shoes that have AAAA inside them! I've been lucky as i've managed to get quite a few pairs of interesting platforms, Navy, Purple, White mesh, Black w/studs!! :) And the good old lace up comfy shoes and wedges! :) So the larger sizes are out there!! I'll see if i can post some pictures later, thanks for all the links some of the shoes on them are amazing!!

Maisie

Vanessa

09-04-2005, 08:29 AM

Maisie - I'd love to see pics - it'll give me hope that larger sizes are out there.

maisie

09-04-2005, 08:36 AM

Just keep looking for the perfect pair! And the large shoes arn't just in narrow sizes my Mum got a pair of brand new, CC41 ( British Wartime utiltiy mark) shoes, that had a fake platform, in a size 9.5M!!

maisie

09-04-2005, 08:43 AM

Talking of larger sized shoes, if anyone is interested i have a pair of size 11M Black lace ups, i can send pictures of the shoes to anyone who would be interested?

ITG

09-05-2005, 11:08 AM

Maisie, I'm interested. I'm an 11. You can send pics to wickie7@earthlink.net

Lauren

09-09-2005, 11:17 AM

My ebay username is retrokitten. You'll have to tell me yours too, so that I don't bid against you. :)

My user id is laurenh. I've been afraid I was bidding against ladies from the lounge recently, and now I can keep an eye out :)

ITG

09-09-2005, 09:02 PM

What do y'all think of these that I won this week?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8331223078&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

Vanessa

09-10-2005, 07:52 AM

Nice color on those.

CherryRed

09-10-2005, 10:09 AM

I like them! They would be perfect with wide leg trousers.

Lauren

09-10-2005, 06:06 PM

Ok! I have been meaning to do this forever, so I finally took pics of my shoes! Thought I'd share. I think they're mostly 30's and 40's, though I get a bit hazy around the early 50's, so I might have a few of those in there. If anyone knows, I'd be happy to hear :)
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes01.jpg
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes02.jpg
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes03.jpg
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes04.jpg
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes05.jpg

Lauren

09-10-2005, 06:07 PM

Here's some more:
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes06.jpg http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes07.jpg
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes08.jpg
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes09.jpg
http://www.shopbluemagnolia.com/shoes10.jpg

Vanessa

09-10-2005, 07:01 PM

Oh I adore the third pair.

CherryRed

09-11-2005, 08:06 AM

Wow! Lauren! That is a nice collection. I love the slingbacks. They have to be my favorites. I really like the cream ones witht the cut-outs. Just too cute! Thanks for sharing!

Lauren

09-11-2005, 09:20 AM

Thanks, gals! I love seeing what other people have in their collection, but I'm often too lazy or busy to take pics of what I have. So I guess it was time :)

Vanessa

09-14-2005, 03:00 PM

More shoes added this week to my growing collection. Yay for ebay.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/meshshoes2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v649/vessangel/74_1_b.jpg

decodoll

10-04-2005, 10:12 PM

Lauren, your shoes are gorgeous!!!

I finally took pictures of some of my favourite shoes. :) Here they are....

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/specs.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/green30s.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/goldevening.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/blackbow.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/bluegrannys.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/greybows.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/whitegranny.jpg

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/blackwingtips.jpg

Lauren

10-05-2005, 08:54 AM

OH MY GOSH! They're fabulous!!! I've been looking for a pair like the top one for YEARS!

Vanessa

10-05-2005, 09:08 AM

The grey ones are great.

decodoll

10-05-2005, 09:45 AM

Thanks! :)

Lauren, the top pair were actually given to me by a friend who bought them on ebay and they were too narrow! They are my favourites too. My cat was reaching under the closet door a few weeks ago and managed to claw up the front toe of one of them. :cry: I love my shoe repairman, though. He managed to fix it so that the marks are almost invisible.

decodoll

10-05-2005, 05:32 PM

One more pair.... I almost forgot these because they were put away for the summer. One of the very rare occasions on ebay when you think you are going to have to pay a bundle for something (and are very willing to!) and it goes for almost nothing! :)

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/rainboots.jpg

Lauren

10-05-2005, 05:47 PM

THOSE ARE GORGEOUS! I've been looking for a pair of those in my size too! Decodoll, I have a feeling if we ever met in person I would be freaking out about your vintage and patterns.

decodoll

10-05-2005, 05:52 PM

hehehe...Same here!! Too bad I can't make it to the Queen Mary event....

Veronica Parra

10-05-2005, 06:56 PM

You are going to LOVE this store!

http://www.remixvintageshoes.com/

It's been in Los Angeles for about the past 12 years. The owners used to scour the U.S. for old store warehouses and buy all the deadstock (never sold) vintage women's and men's shoes they could get their hands on. These days, there are few such warehouses left, so RE-MIX has gotten into manufacturing its own reproductions of vintage shoes. Hope you find something you like!

Veronica

decodoll

10-05-2005, 07:02 PM

I have a pair of their babydolls in red. They do make very cute shoes. :)

rubyredlocks

10-06-2005, 12:47 AM

I do love Remix's repros and have started collecting their wedges.I hope to have 1 of each pair.
Decodoll-How are their babydolls? You're the first I've seen get them.I'd love to make those my next collection if the width isn't too wide.
I can get away with an average width,though my feet are narrow.

Lauren

10-06-2005, 08:33 AM

Decodoll, you should post your lovelies in the "show us your shoes" section. I'm the only girl that's posted shoes so far!

decodoll

10-06-2005, 08:40 AM

Ruby, I haven't worn them all that much yet...actually not even outside...as I got them for VLV and never left the casino after putting them on in my room! They were not very comfortable, but then I'm a big baby when it comes to higher heels. :)

Lauren, I'll be sure to post them over there later when I have a little more time.

chrissy

10-06-2005, 02:21 PM

I started an online shoe photo album of vintage shoes I fancy (1920s-1940s). I do not own most of the shoes pictured. I'm not quite sure how to post a link, but try THIS (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/hallreis/album?.dir=b417&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos).

Good idea!!

Here's a few sites that can help out:
Solemates: The Century of Shoes (http://www.centuryinshoes.com/intro.html)
The Impact of Machinery on Making Shoes (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/timeline/riseind/work/shoes.html)
If the Shoe Fits: Collecting Vintage Footwear (http://antiques.about.com/library/weekly/aa032101.htm?once=true&) Be sure to check out the second page, because it has some great images.
A History of the Platform Shoe (http://www.geocities.com/FashionAvenue/1495/contents1.html) Cause they had em in the 30's and 40's too. Just ask our local pinups :)
Ladies shoes of the 1930's (http://www.gbacg.org/1930shoes.htm) from the lovely Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild
Ladies shoes of the 1940's (http://www.gbacg.org/1940shoes.htm) From the same
And there ya go!

Lauren

10-06-2005, 03:57 PM

Great pics, chrissy! If I haven't already said so, welcome to the lounge!

I just sold a pair of shoes to the person who has this online shoe museam. It's very cool! Check it out! (http://eng.shoe-icons.com/index.htm)

chrissy

10-07-2005, 07:36 AM

Wow...great site-- I'll have one of each, please! Hey, I just ran across a posh label called Luc Berjen that carries vintage ('30s) styles. The brand doesn't seem to have much of a web presence, though; and I don't think many shops/department stores carry it. (Saw it in Betsy Fisher in Wash, D.C.).

Great pics, chrissy! If I haven't already said so, welcome to the lounge!

I just sold a pair of shoes to the person who has this online shoe museam. It's very cool! Check it out! (http://eng.shoe-icons.com/index.htm)

maisie

10-07-2005, 08:09 AM

Hi Ladies,

As promised pictures of part of my vintage shoes collection ( some were still in the wardrobe!) Hope you like them!

http://photobucket.com/albums/b268/missmaisie/?sc=3

decodoll

10-07-2005, 03:50 PM

Nice collection, Maisie. I especially like the green slingbacks in the first picture. :)

Lauren

10-07-2005, 03:55 PM

Lovely shoes! I like the ones with the studs on the platforms especially! And I have an ongoing love affair with the color green...

decodoll

11-11-2005, 10:30 PM

I took some more pics...my newest pair that just came in the mail. Yay!! Deadstock with the original box...
http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/Hubettes.jpg

and the 1920's ones that I mentioned in the Flapper thread... I love the little buckle on the top. :)

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/20s_shoes.jpg

chrissy

11-13-2005, 04:43 AM

These are exquisite! How excited would I be if I found them in my size! <sigh>

I took some more pics...my newest pair that just came in the mail. Yay!! Deadstock with the original box...
http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/Hubettes.jpg

and the 1920's ones that I mentioned in the Flapper thread... I love the little buckle on the top. :)

http://idisk.mac.com/jensalas/Public/20s_shoes.jpg

Ms.Casino

11-21-2005, 01:09 PM

Howdy,

I found a site with just 3 pair of shoes, but they are cute and from the 30's (oh and worn). I can't wear heels (darn) and they are just my size, 7 1/2 and 8. Here is the link if anyone is interested.

http://www.houseofvamp.com/shoes.htm

Lauren

11-21-2005, 02:09 PM

Decodoll, those are fabulous! LOVE the first pair especially :)

MJistheBOMB

12-21-2005, 08:49 PM

Wow, thanks for that remix site, Veronica :)...I think it would be impossible for me to find vintage shoes in a size 9!...on top of that, when it comes to heels, I buy one size larger for less pain, if ya know what I mean. LOL. So, actually, I would need a size 10 :).

Love all your shoes, girls :). So gorgeous :)

Monique

ITG

12-22-2005, 07:35 PM

I picked these up this weekend at Target. I loved the heel and thought they had a nice 40s/pinup pump flair to them. Not the most comfortable but hey, they're cute! I like the more chunky heel and thicker looking sole than the skinny ones that are sometimes found on vintage inspired modern ones. When I shop for vintage style shoes, I look at the heel first and if I don't like the heel, I move on; as a result I haven't bought too many modern vintage style shoes.

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_16/601-8250599-0701718?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BAWLJM

Daisy Buchanan

12-22-2005, 07:55 PM

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say thanks for posting all of your beautiful shoes. It's the one thing I'm having trouble finding. It seems like all of them are so narrow, and I can't walk in very high heel! oh, the pain. I have bought a few pairs. One, is a great pair of linen and patent leather brown spectators with an average size heel. They are half size too big, but they are narrow, so I needed the extra space. I'll post them after the holidays.
Well, thanks for all of your pictures, they are a great reference for me, as I am new at this.
I hope you all have a happy and safe holiday season:)

MJistheBOMB

12-22-2005, 08:17 PM

ITG, thank you so much! Those are so awesome! I'm gonna buy a pair :)

Monique

jitterbugdoll

07-27-2006, 09:35 PM

A few of my 1940s shoes:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2ad5af67b00000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2ad5b774a00000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2ad59774800000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2ad47775600000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2a301f62700000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2a30df62b00000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2a30a771c00000016108AatmbRq2ctP

jitterbugdoll

07-27-2006, 09:36 PM

A few more...

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2a30bf62d00000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2a303f62500000016108AatmbRq2ctP

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d906b3127cce8be2a30ff62900000016108AatmbRq2ctP

I am considering selling the white pair as they are a little too small for me to wear comfortably--PM me if you are interested :)

decodoll

07-27-2006, 09:48 PM

OOooOOOOOO....I love them all, Jitterbugdoll!! My favourites are the gold and the white...just yummy!!! I think I may have to PM and find out just how much too small those are. :)

Lauren

07-28-2006, 08:52 AM

Oooh! The brown with nailheads!! Love them! :eusa_clap

Daisy Buchanan

07-28-2006, 09:20 AM

Wow, those are incredible, every pair! So jealous! Wish I could find a great pair of vintage shoes in such good shape, that actually fit my feet, or ones that I could wear comfortably for more than 10 minutes.
Great collection.

ITG

07-28-2006, 03:17 PM

If you go to see the new Superman movie, check out the shoes and clothes. The heels on the Lois Lane and Kitty's shoes are very 1940s and I was so excited about that. On the part of the movie where Superman takes Lois into the air, there's a closeup of her shoes when she takes them off.

A dress Lois wore had a 40s flair to it. This was the best pic I could find:
http://www.blister.jp/images-item-big/page-4283.jpg

ITG

07-28-2006, 09:14 PM

Okay, I found some cute modern shoes for those who have trouble finding actual vintage (like me thanks to my big feet).

http://www2.jcpenney.com/jcp/Products.aspx?DeptID=9452&CatID=22658&CatTyp=BRD&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0f4ad62&ProdSeq=18&Cat=shoes&Dep=Shoes&PCat=Worthington&PCatID=22657&RefPage=ProductList&Sale=&ProdCount=26&RecPtr=&ShowMenu=&TTYP=&ShopBy=22657&RefPageName=SpecialtySiteB.aspx&RefCatID=22657&RefDeptID=9452&Page=3&CmCatId=9452|9460|22657|22658

http://www.brownstone-studio.com/pagebuilder/Item?item=B6477&CATEGORY=SHOES
http://www.brownstone-studio.com/ecomm/B6477-2031b5e4.jpg

http://www.brownstone-studio.com/pagebuilder/Item?item=B6974&CATEGORY=SHOES
http://www.brownstone-studio.com/ecomm/B6974-644b0232.jpg

http://www.brownstone-studio.com/pagebuilder/Item?item=B8408&CATEGORY=SHOES
http://www.brownstone-studio.com/ecomm/B8408-930b30ba.jpg

http://www.brownstone-studio.com/pagebuilder/Item?item=B8429&CATEGORY=SHOES
http://www.brownstone-studio.com/ecomm/B8429-f23a16dd.jpg
http://www.brownstone-studio.com/pagebuilder/Item?item=B8439&CATEGORY=SHOES
http://www.brownstone-studio.com/ecomm/B8439-8e875182.jpg

Daisy Buchanan

07-28-2006, 09:20 PM

ITG, the ones from JCPenney are really cute! Thanks for the link.

Daisy Buchanan

07-28-2006, 09:23 PM

Novella

07-30-2006, 07:34 AM

I know I've put this link in another thread, but I think it's better here. These shoes are higher than I usually wear, but really comfortable, and have that vintage flare.
http://www.naturalizer.com/shop_online/item_detl.asp?CID=dress&PID=forecast&variant_id=841N81&Size=%25%25%25%2D%25

Oh, those are so cute!!

Has anyone ever bought any shoes from the brand vintage laundry (http://www.vintagelaundry.com/)? I really like the pair called jive (http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=277&sess=07300656143981898), but I haven't decided whether or not to buy it yet.

jitterbugdoll

07-30-2006, 07:53 AM

Thanks, everyone! The shoes I posted make up about 1/3 of my collection--I post the rest soon :)

Novella--Vintage Laundry is just a division of Chinese Laundry. I've had a couple of pairs of their shoes and they are pretty nice. My coworker has two pairs of these shoes and they look adorable (they are actually a copy of a much more expensive Peter Fox style):

http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=217&sess=073006910143981912

fortworthgal

07-30-2006, 09:45 AM

I need to take pictures of some of my shoes!

I picked these up this weekend at Target. I loved the heel and thought they had a nice 40s/pinup pump flair to them. Not the most comfortable but hey, they're cute! I like the more chunky heel and thicker looking sole than the skinny ones that are sometimes found on vintage inspired modern ones. When I shop for vintage style shoes, I look at the heel first and if I don't like the heel, I move on; as a result I haven't bought too many modern vintage style shoes.

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_16/601-8250599-0701718?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BAWLJM

I bought those in brown and in black. You're right, they aren't super comfortable, but they look really great! The stores are apparently selling out of them quick. It took me about 6 weeks to find a size 6 in black!

Target also has some cute peeptoe wedgies. I've tried them on but haven't purchased:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_5/602-8538140-0295868?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BD7QP8

Miss Neecerie

07-30-2006, 12:31 PM

I have never really been 'into' shoes to any great extent. I have always just bought rather cheap shoes and then treated them as throw aways when they hurt or I didn't like them after all.

All these posts with such great shoes are making me change my mind and is sure to cost my pocketbook!

Denise...off browsing at Zappos.....

ITG

07-30-2006, 04:14 PM

Oh, those are so cute!!

Has anyone ever bought any shoes from the brand vintage laundry (http://www.vintagelaundry.com/)? I really like the pair called jive (http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=277&sess=07300656143981898), but I haven't decided whether or not to buy it yet.
Those are so cute. I really like the Honour and Mickey styles too. Does anyone know how comfortable Vintage Laundry's shoes are? Comfort is a big issue with me and heels.

Target also has some cute peeptoe wedgies. I've tried them on but haven't purchased:

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/ref=br_1_5/602-8538140-0295868?%5Fencoding=UTF8&frombrowse=1&asin=B000BD7QP8

I have to ask: Did you try these on and how comfortable were these?

Daisy Buchanan

07-30-2006, 04:33 PM

Daisy Buchanan

07-30-2006, 04:38 PM

Tourbillion

07-30-2006, 09:55 PM

What do you ladies think of these shoes? Do they look 30's to you? I think they are more 20's (can be ordered with a Louis heel), but I am frothing at the mouth. Are they worth 85 Euros?

https://www.deflamenco.com/tiendaflamenco/donflamenco/grandes/dfflordelys.jpg

I think so.

RetroModelSari

07-31-2006, 01:26 AM

http://www.brownstone-studio.com/pagebuilder/Item?item=B6974&CATEGORY=SHOES
http://www.brownstone-studio.com/ecomm/B6974-644b0232.jpg

Those are sooooo cute!! I got to find out if they ship to Germ,any

fortworthgal

07-31-2006, 07:02 AM

I have to ask: Did you try these on and how comfortable were these?

I tried them on for about 2 seconds just to see how they would look on my foot. I didn't stand up or walk around in them, so I have no idea how comfortable they would be. Sorry! The one thing I did notice is that the back strap is elastic but it didn't look to be very tight, so you may need to go down a size in order to get it to fit properly and have the back strap actually hug your ankle. Does that make sense?

Novella

07-31-2006, 08:21 AM

After ordering a few pairs, I realized tha I think this vintage laundry brand is a devision of Chinese Laundry. I have a few pairs of these shoes, they tend to be very high in height, but they do break in well. So, if they are made by the same company, for high heels, the comfort level isn't bad. I did order a 1/2 size up, so I could fit Dr. Scholls messaging gel inserts. A foot saver for anyone who plans to wear heels for more than an hour. Highly recommend them.

Which pairs did you end up ordering? When you get them it would be great if you'd post a bit on what they're like. I've been keeping my eye out for them in department stores but I haven't had any luck yet.

I have a few pairs of heels that it wouldn't hurt to add the Dr. Scholls inserts to, but they're already a pretty snug fit. Do you always buy a slightly bigger shoe when you plan on putting the inserts in?

Daisy Buchanan

07-31-2006, 08:39 AM

Which pairs did you end up ordering? When you get them it would be great if you'd post a bit on what they're like. I've been keeping my eye out for them in department stores but I haven't had any luck yet.

I have a few pairs of heels that it wouldn't hurt to add the Dr. Scholls inserts to, but they're already a pretty snug fit. Do you always buy a slightly bigger shoe when you plan on putting the inserts in?
Hi
I will definitely post what I think about the shoes. I do hope they are comfortable.
I always buy a half size bigger. The inserts are kind of bulky, and I have a foot swelling problem too, so if my shoes are loose in the morning, they should fit after a few hours of walking. The second pair is more 50's, but I liked the low heel.
These are the pairs I got..
http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=217&sess=07310627143983185
http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=1232&sess=07310627143983185
http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=277&sess=07310627143983185

decodoll

08-03-2006, 07:04 PM

I just won these on ebay. :) I need more shoeboxes.... and closet space!

http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/d5/87/c6_1.JPG

Daisy Buchanan

08-03-2006, 08:17 PM

I just won these on ebay. :) I need more shoeboxes.... and closet space!

http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/d5/87/c6_1.JPG
Those are so adorable Decodoll. And it looks as though the heel is the perfect height, not so high, like a lot of the ones I've seen lately.

I just got these in the mail today from Naturalizer, and I am very happy with them. Not only are they very comfortable, but the leather is incredibly soft, and they have rubber soles, which makes them easier to walk in. To make it even better, they were only $20.70 US, don't remember what shipping was, but don't think it was all that much. Highly recommend them.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4441/vl875a45wx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

decodoll

08-03-2006, 08:30 PM

Thanks, Daisy! Your new ones are very cute too! Naturalizer always seems to have good vintagey styles the last few years. :)

carolinagirl

08-04-2006, 07:30 PM

I just won these on ebay. :) I need more shoeboxes.... and closet space!

http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/07/d5/87/c6_1.JPG

OMG! I love those! I have been attempting to acquire a pair like those for a year! Please let me know if they don't fit. I'll take them off your hands!

decodoll

08-04-2006, 07:47 PM

OMG! I love those! I have been attempting to acquire a pair like those for a year! Please let me know if they don't fit. I'll take them off your hands!

Well....I'm really, really hoping they fit me! However, I will keep you in mind if that unfortunate circumstance presents itself! :)

jitterbugdoll

08-07-2006, 03:12 PM

I just won these on ebay. I need more shoeboxes.... and closet space!

I have a similar pair that I love :) I have so many shoes, and so little closet space, that I had to purchase one of those shoe organizers that you hang over a door (which, by the way, works great!)

Daisy Buchanan

08-07-2006, 03:16 PM

Hi
I will definitely post what I think about the shoes. I do hope they are comfortable.
I always buy a half size bigger. The inserts are kind of bulky, and I have a foot swelling problem too, so if my shoes are loose in the morning, they should fit after a few hours of walking. The second pair is more 50's, but I liked the low heel.
These are the pairs I got..
http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=217&sess=07310627143983185
http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=1232&sess=07310627143983185
http://www.vintagelaundry.com/indShoe.asp?id=277&sess=07310627143983185

I just got these shoes in the mail today. I am very happy with the Jive and Lucky, but probably gonna send the Honour's back. Both the first two pairs I mentioned are super cute. They will take a bit to break them in but the heel heights are perfect, and they have a nice amount of stretch to them. I walked around in both pairs, and although the Lucky are a bit tight (my feet are usually swollen by this time of day, so they wouldn't be tight on people without swelling), both pairs are comfortable and should break in nicely. The Honour's do not have as much stretch to them, and they are higher than I realized. Also, the platform toe does not lay flat on the ground, and this drives me nuts. I can really only see myself wearing them out to dinner. Not for any event that would involve standing for more than 10 minutes. But, I have crummy feet and am rarely comfortable in heels. That's why I was pleasantly surprised at the heel comfort of the other two pairs. I got the Jive in burgundy, and they are really cute. All three pairs are very well made. So, I'm happy with the two pairs and the overall quality of the brand. But, if you're not comfortable in heels, don't get the Honour. Between the larger platform and the 3 inch heel, they are tough to walk in.