Women’s 1940s shoes came in styles such as the wedgie (or wedge) shoe, slingback high heels, platform shoes, and peep toe pumps are all timeless vintage dress shoes. Casual 1940s shoes included saddle shoes, penny loafers, canvas sneakers and summer sandals.
We searched the web and found all of these vintage-style 40s shoes for sale in the USA and UK. New ’40s shoes are frequently added so share this page with your friends, pin your favorites, and check back often for more.
Read about the history of 1940s Women’s Shoe Styles here.
1940s Shoes
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What shoes were popular in the 1940s?
Popular 1940s shoes were ankle strap heels, peep toe heels, platform heels, slip on pumps, T strap or single Mary Jane strap heels and many more. Evening dancing sandals were the tallest 1940s high heel shoes.
1940 sneakers were high top and low top canvas sneakers with a rubber sole. White was the best for sports while bright colors were for everyday casual wear.
In winter, the 40s lace up boot kept feet warm and rubber overshoes protected shoes from rain. Learn about 1940s winter boots and shoes.
What was the most popular shoe in the 1940s?
The walking Oxford was the most popular 1940s shoe that all women wore with dresses, suits, and separates.
Where to buy 1940s shoes
Shopping for ladies’ 1940s style shoes, heels and boots is far easier than it was just a few years ago thanks to new vintage reproduction brands and classic vintage style shoe remakes. You can find many 1940s reproduction shoes brands online while locally you may be able to find shoes that look similar to the 1940s style.
1940s reproduction shoe brands are more plentiful then ever. See our list here.
I shop for 1940s style oxford shoes, wedge shoes, basic pumps with a modest heel, and peep toe (not open toe) heels and sandals. A good mary jane heel or flat is also a goes with anything shoe.
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