Need to know where to buy vintage reproduction shoes, vintage style shoes, and vintage dance shoes? These lists for women’s vintage style shoe brands, vintage dance shoes, and men’s vintage style shoe brands contain all of the shoe brands that we can find. Each brand has its own level of authenticity, price range, materials used, and country it ships from.
We hope this lists will help you find the vintage style shoe inspired by the Victorian- Edwardian, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and beyond.
List Order:
- Women’s vintage style shoe brands
- Vintage dance shoes– women and men’s
- Men’s vintage style shoe brands
Women’s Vintage Style Shoe Brands
Victorian Boots
Oak Tree Farms at Wardrobe Shop – Victorian to 1920s lace up boots and oxford shoes.
ReMix Vintage – Quality reproduction footwear from in 1930s and 1940s styles.
All Heels on Duty – 1940s reproduction leather Oxfords and pumps.
GH Bass Weejuns Loafer
G.H. Bass- Since 1936 GH bass has carried loafers and other vintage shoes. The Weejuns loafers are comfy and timeless.
B.A.I.T – Cheaper vintage inspired shoes in non-traditional colors. We love these fun designs!
Memery (UK / DK) – 1920s -1950s reproduction leather heels. Reviews says Memery is an excellent 1940s reproduction shoe brand.
Seychelles “Catch Me” shoes
Seychelles / Zappos – Absolutely love these retro vintage shoes. Fun color combinations or classic pairings. Boots and heels.
Betty Page Shoes (Amazon Page) – Tall pinup heels in cheerful colors.
Red Wing Shoes, Boots – Heritage vintage style work boots, hiking boots, all around quality long lasting boots.
Chelsea Crew
Chelsea Crew : Amazon / Unique Vintage / Modcloth – Popular, affordable, vintage inspired heels, boots, and loafers.
Frye Boots is another excellent source for durable lace up boots (tall hiking boots too).
Chase and Chloe
Chase & Chloe on Amazon – The most popular affordable vintage shoe brand on Amazon. The Kimmie shoes are top sellers.
Muffy’s – Reproduction saddle shoes (website is usually broken). They have listings on their eBay shop.
Aerosoles – Cushioned shoes that you can live in. Many vintage inspired styles in each season. High and low heels, Oxfords, and flats. Various color and width options too.
Keds Champion
Keds – Classic flat Keds sneaker shoes have been around since the 1920s. They are popular for dancers even with the light rubber sole. Choose “The Original Champion” for a timeless style.
Miss L. Fire USA and UK – Carried by many retailers, these made in Italy shoes are full of color and personality.
1940s heels by American Duchess
American Duchess – Historical to 1940s reproduction shoes with modern comfort. High quality leather shoes reproduced from original vintage shoes.
Harr Shoes (DE/UK) – Historical custom shoemaker for theater, dance and the general public.
Penahaus (FR) – Sturdy loafers, mocs, wedges, heels and sandals. Men’s shoes too.
Julia Bo
Julia Bo Shoes (Etsy) UK / Julia Bo – Handmade oxford shoes, low heels, flats and boots in fun color combinations. Excellent brand.
Popping Candy (AU) – Cute flats and adorable heels for vintage-inspired dames in the AU, NZ and now USA.
Charlie Stone Shoes (AU) – Flats that look like heels. Many shops in the USA, UK and AU also carry them in-store to try on.
Bianca Luck (MX) – Handmade, to order, vintage women’s shoes. No website yet. Contact via Facebook or Instagram.
Lulu Hun Tatiana Boots
Lulu Hun Collectiff (UK) – By the makers of Collectif, classic vintage heels and boots to go with everything.
Lola Romona (NL) – Funky, colorful shoes with a hint of vintage. Some classics too.
La Veintinueve (ES) – Colorful heels, flats, and Oxfords made in Spain.
Mod Shoes (UK) – The place for 1960s and 1970s women’s and men’s shoes, tights, and bags in the UK. Some shoes in wide.
Hubley Leather Works (CA) – Custom made shoes for theater, reenactors, movies, and TV.
Johnson Custom Shoes (UK) – 1940s- 1950s wedge heel shoes, all colors, custom sizes. Men’s shoes too.
Penahaus (FR, made in PT) – New 1940s-1950s loafers, moccasins, heels, sandals, wedges and more. Fun colors!
Sol Smile (AU) – Handmade flat Oxford shoes.
Art Deco heels by Groovy Fox
GroovyFox (BG) – Handmade Oxfords and T-strap flats in fun colors and patterns.
Mosshe – Handmade vintage style T straps, low heel shoes, mary janes, and walking oxfords.
Swivells (FR) Etsy Shop – Colorful shoes and boots to dance in. Designed by swing dancers and offered in a variety of happy colors. Very well made with a durable sole that can be used as street shoes too.
Vintage Inspired Shoes in Modern Brands
Cobb Hill Angelina
Cobb Hill– Comfort heel, Aubrey and Angelina by Cobb Hills are popular sellers for 120s to 1950s outfits
Easy Spirit – Some heels like the Cara, and boots with comfort soles.
L’Artiste by Spring Step
L’Artiste By Spring Step – Funky, original, and artistic shoes, heels and boots.
Sofft – Classic, simple heels, sandals, and boots
J. Renee – Evening shoes, heels and flats with sparkle and bling.
Journee Oxfords
Journee – Cheap and simple shoes for modern or vintage women. This brand can be found at JC Penny (best prices with coupon), Amazon, DSW and Macys among many others.
Joe Browns (UK) – Vintage or funky shoes for women with a unique flair for fashion
Hotter (UK) – Amazingly comfortable vintage-inspired heels, boots and loafers. Many styles come in wide and extra-wide widths. The sandals and boots are equally comfortable. They are no longer selling many heels but look on ebay for gentle used shoes, especially the “Donna.”
Experience the comfort of Hotter shoes in 1920s to 1940s styles. Donna.
Vintage Style Dance Shoes
Dancing Shoes
Aris Allen – Swing dance shoes and clothing for ladies and gents. Shoes run narrow.
Apple Jacks – A new brand for Lindy and bal-swing dancers. 1910s-1930s styles currently.
Saint Savoy (AT) – Shoes for dancers. 1920s and 1930s heels and Oxfords in unique color combinations.
Bloch Character Shoes
Bloch – Standard dance shoes- ballet, tap, jazz, character, etc. Many vintage styles in black or tan.
Bleyer (UK) – Swing dance shoes for women and men.
Tranky shoes (IT) – A new brand of 30s and 40s men’s and women’s dance shoes. Online store coming soon. You can contact them via email or Facebook.
Harr Shoes (DE/UK) – Historical custom shoemaker for dance shoes, plus other brands.
SwingGear (UK) – Women’s and Men’s dance shoes.
Slide & Swing (ES) – All leather men’s and women’s dancing shoes inspired by the 1930s and beyond. Low heels, Oxfords, sandals, and loafers.
Swivells (FR) Etsy Shop – Colorful shoes and boots to dance in. Designed by swing dancers and offered in a variety of happy colors. Very well made with a durable sole that can be used as street shoes too.
Madame Dynamite (ES) – Low and medium heel shoes for swing dancers.
Harlem Dance shoes
Harlem Shoes (TK) – Low heel dance shoes handmade in Istanbul. Beautiful designs as well as simple classics.
Elizabeth Shoes (GR) – A handful of leather sole dance shoes for women and men.
HepCats Dance Shoes (PL) – Vintage style T-bar and Oxford shoes for swing dancers. Made in Poland.
Bop Jonny’s (AU) – Largest selection of retro and swing dance shoes in Australia.
Bouncies (FR) – Charming little shoes designed for the comfort and inspiration of lindy hoppers. Low heels. Simple designs.
Dancestore – Men’s swing dancing shoes in vintage 1930s to 1950s styles, both semi-formal Oxfords, loafers, and casual “sneakers.” Non-dancers can wear these shoes, too.
Dancewear Solutions – Character and tap shoes, affordable prices
Discount Dance – House brand of character shoes
Men’s Vintage Style Shoe Brands
1940 Men’s Shoes
Men’s vintage style shoes by decade: Victorian, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s-1970s and sandals, slippers
ReMix Vintage – Men’s quality shoes in mostly ’40s and ’50s styles.
Johnson and Murphy – Since 1850, they have made classic men’s shoes. Oxfords, wingtips, saddles, patent formals, lace-up boots, sandals, and more. Wide widths, too.
G.H. Bass – Since 1876, they have made classic men’s shoes. They usually have a great two-tone saddle shoe and loafer in their regular line.
Muffy’s – Reproduction men’s saddle shoes (1920s to 1960s) now out of business. Limited stock on eBay.
Spectator Shoes 4 Men – A nice assortment of two-tone shoes and boots in the vintage 1920s to 1940s styles
Walk-Over Vintage Collection – A small collection of men’s boots, shoes, and sandals from the 1900s to 1960s.
Harr Shoes (DE/UK) – Historical custom shoemaker for theater and the general public. Also Men’s dance shoes from a variety of brands.
Mattimore Boots (Civialwarboots.com) – Quality men’s historical boots and shoes from the start of America to the 1950s.
Keds – These classic flat sneakers have been around since the 1920s. The men’s Original Champion is popular with swing dancers.
Converse – Just like Keds, Converse All Stars sporty high tops and low tops are vintage classics!
Undandy – Unique customer designed shoes. You could play with the Oxfords and adjust the colors to get some vintage-inspired shoes.
Forzieri (IT / USA) – Very high-quality men’s two-tone shoes. As worn in Boardwalk Empire.
CreepersCustom (ES) – Handmade customized creeper shoes and Oxfords.
Penahaus (UK) and Etsy store – 1950s men’s and women’s quality shoes in hard to find styles. Loafers, mocs, spring-o-laters.
Rocket Originals (UK) – Mostly 1950s men’s shoes, belts and argyle socks.
Steel Ground Shoes (PT) – Made to order men’s 50s and 60s style shoes, boots, creepers, saddles. About 2 months delivery lead time.
Harlem Dance Shoes
Harlem Shoes (TK) – Two tone oxfords and boot dance shoes handmade in Istanbul
Groovy Fox (BG) – Handmade Oxfords in simple, colorful choices.
Johnson Shoes (UK) – Men’s ’50s and ’60s Oxfords, wingtips, loafers, and moccasin unique colors and patterns.
Debbie Sessions has been teaching fashion history and helping people dress for vintage themed events since 2009. She has turned a hobby into VintageDancer.com with hundreds of well researched articles and hand picked links to vintage inspired clothing online. She aims to make dressing accurately (or not) an affordable option for all. Oh, and she dances too.
