1950s Saddle Shoes – Saddle Oxfords

50s mens saddle shoes

Looking for 1950s shoes? You are probably imaging wearing the black and white ’50s shoes most associated with young girls and teens wearing poodle skirts and young men ripping it up on the dance floor with the new Rock ‘n Roll swing. These classic style fifties shoes are often called saddle oxfords or just saddle shoes. Oxfords refer to the style of shoe (flat heel, low profile, lace up) while saddle refers to the color placement (dark color band on a white body). Black and white saddle shoes were the most popular color combination in the 1950s for both young men and women. Paired with white bobby socks, saddle shoes are iconic of the decade even though the trend began in the 1920s.  Learn more about the history of saddle shoes.

1950s Teens in Saddle Shoes

Not all black and white shoes featured the saddle pattern. Black in the middle and white on the edges was popular as well as black on the bottom and white on top. For men, the Wingtip design with a black bottom and “W” shape on the toe was a handsome semi- formal shoe. The black and white ’50s shoes pattern was designed onto pumps, loafers, flats and sport shoes too.

Besides black and white shoes of the ’50s, there were many colors of vintage saddle shoes. Brown and white, blue and white, brown and black, and even pink and white were all seen in two-tone patterns. You could match your outfit or just have fun with a pop of color against a plain outfit.

Because of the popularity of the 1950s retro look today, finding black and white shoes isn’t too difficult. There are options and price ranges to suit any budget and purpose. Here are a variety of black and white saddle shoes I found online, first for ladies.

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 Saddle Shoes Women’s

J. Adams Mary Jane Oxford Pumps - Cute Low Kitten Heels - Retro Round Toe Shoe with Ankle Strap - Kym

J. Adams Mary Jane Oxford Pumps - Cute Low Kitten Heels - Retro Round Toe Shoe with Ankle Strap - Kym

Ollio Womens Shoe Classic Lace Up Dress Low Flat Heel Oxford

Varsity Saddle Shoes School Issue

Predictions Womens Saddle Oxford

Ollio Womens Ballets Shoes Flats Pointed Toe Oxford 1M1818

Ollio Womens Flat Shoe Wingtip Lace up Two Tone Oxford

$126.00

Janis - Womens Mary Janes Leather Mary Janes Vintage Shoes Black and White Mary Jane shoes Custom Shoes FREE customization!!!

Mekereke Womens Brown Retro Mary Jane Oxford High Heels Pumps Shoes for Women Teardrop Cutout Round Toe Pierced Strappy Oxfords Mary Janes High-Heel Pump Shoe

U-lite Womens Perforated Lace-up Wingtip Leather Flat Oxfords Vintage Oxford Shoes Brogues

SO SIMPOK Womens Lace Up Oxfords Shoes Vintage Brogues Perforated Chunky Block Heel Party Dress Shoes Pumps Saddle Oxfords

School Issue Upper Class 7300 Saddle Shoe (Toddler/Little Kid/Big Kid)

Eastland Womens Sadie Oxford

$126.00

Leather shoes Womens White Oxford Flats Saddle shoes Comfortable Wear Lace up Oxford Hand Made Sole Custom Wide Oxford

SCHOOL ISSUE Womens Upper Class Saddle Oxford

$99.95

Eastland Sadie Womens Tan Oxford 11 M

Eastland Womens Sadie Oxford

Men’s Saddle Shoes

$119.00

L.L.Bean Stonington Oxford Shoes Plain Toe Deepest Brown Mens Shoes

HuitJours Men Oxford Dress Shoes Multicolor Brogues Wing Tips Lace Up Patchwork Two Tone Color Matching Punched Round Toe

Black and White Vintage Style Rockabilly shoes swing shoes - real leather

STACY ADAMS Mens Gregorio Wingtip Oxford

HuitJours Men Oxford Dress Shoes Multicolor Brogues Wing Tips Lace Up Patchwork Two Tone Color Matching Punched Round Toe

£125.00

Hush Puppies Elvis Oxford Shoe

Bolano Lawson Mens Shoes - Dress Shoes for Men - Oxford Shoes for Men - Tuxedo Shoes - Formal Shoes for Men - Shiny Metallic Shoes - Two-Tone Mens Wingtip Dress Shoes

Dobell Mens Black & White Tuxedo Shoes Patent Classic 1920s Style Laced

Mens Blue Leather Oxfords For Men Blue and White Casual Mens Shoes Daily Wear Genuine Leather Handmade Shoes For Men Free Personalization

$119.90

Johnston Murphy Tabor Saddle Dress Oxford

Mens Handmade Two Tone White & Black Leather Shoes Mens Oxford Brogue Lace Up Shoes