Size 5 Black 1940s Peep Toe Shoes - Small Size 5B Open Toe Platforms - Double Buckle Strap Wedges - Casual Late 40s Sandals - NOS Deadstock

Cute 40s swing style shoes! These low-profile black leather platforms have a tapered toe woven with layers of leather in a ladder style design. It has double buckle straps and a tapered slingback with a 2-inch heel. Late 1940s to early 50s from deadstock, less than excellent condition but very wearable, see Condition Detail below.

New-Old/Deadstock
x

Ladies' Shoe Size
Marked 5B

Measurements
Ball of Foot Width 3, Toe to Heel Length 9 Inches
Shoe measurements are taken at insole without ease subtracted.

Era
1940s

Label
None, factory made, size and style number stamped inside the lining

Materials
Black top grain leather, black cotton twill insoles, dark brown leather outsoles (very smooth and need scoring before use)

Closure
Silvertone buckles on strap

Condition
Good

Condition Detail
Never worn, the leather has noticeable hairlines primarily throughout the toes that show natural tan through the black finish, the soles have mild shelf wear, the buckles are about 20% rusty, sides of leather platforms have small nicks throughout left shoe and one to right shoe, have some mild flattening due to sitting in storage

Washing Instructions
Clean leather with saddle soap

*Shoe size is actual marked size in shoe. We also list measurements of shoe's insole to ensure good fit. Make sure the pair you measure has the same heel height as the pair you're considering. Some shoe soles may need to be scored before use.

Please contact VintageVixen with any questions! We're always glad to answer them. :)

Shop thousands of vintage clothes in one place with VintageVixen!