Every day is a great day to admire shoes both vintage and new. This week we looked back on some fabulous vintage shoes from the 1920s to the 1960s. They are all a little more unusual than the typical vintage shoe styles of each decade. Which one is your favorite?
What a Doll! She has great shoes and stockings too. 1920s
1928 House Slippers. My slippers are not nearly as cute as these ones.
1927 men’s Oxford shoes with a box toe. The box toe complemented the wide boxy trousers of the era.
Sandals! Sandals! Sandals! (1930s)
Play time in the 1940’s meant wearing a trendy pair of Kedettes. (1941)
Remember ladies to match you shoes to your purse (1952)
1951 saddle shoes with red soles, white stitching, white laces. Comes in black, red, or green. Learn all about the history of saddle shoes here.
These are some fabulous stiletto heels! (1960s)
1969 mod shoes for men. Love these!
Learn more about 1920s shoes here and shop for 1920s style shoes here.
Learn more about 1930s shoes here and shop for 1930s style shoes here.
Learn more about 1940s shoes here and shop for 1940s style shoes here.
Learn more about 1950s shoes here and shop for 1950s style shoes here.
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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.
