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Chanel Brown Leather Mid Heel Boots EU 40 Classic Design 5cm Heel
Chanel Brown Leather Mid Heel Boots EU 40 Classic Design 5cm Heel

Chanel Brown Leather Mid Heel Boots EU 40 Classic Design 5cm Heel

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL Brown Leather Mid Heel Boots Size EU 40 / US 10 5cm Classic Description CHANEL Brown Leather Boots – EU 40 Elegant CHANEL leather boots in rich brown, featuring a classic silh...

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21st Century and Contemporary Boots

Black Chanel Leather Buckle Heeled Ankle Boots
Black Chanel Leather Buckle Heeled Ankle Boots

Black Chanel Leather Buckle Heeled Ankle Boots

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Black leather buckle heeled ankle boots by Chanel. Stacked heels. 4.5" shaft height, 4" heel height.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Ankle Boots

Navy Chanel Camellia Heeled Sandals Size 35
Navy Chanel Camellia Heeled Sandals Size 35

Navy Chanel Camellia Heeled Sandals Size 35

By Chanel

Located in New York, NY

Navy leather Camellia toe strap heeled sandals by Chanel. Stacked heels. 1" heel height.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Sandals

Chanel CC Black Silk Square Toes Heels
Chanel CC Black Silk Square Toes Heels

Chanel CC Black Silk Square Toes Heels

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel black silk square toes heels. - CC silver hardware

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1990s French Shoes

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Heel Ankle Boots
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Heel Ankle Boots

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Heel Ankle Boots

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Heel Ankle Boots are a stunning representation of luxury footwear that combines both comfort and elegance.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ankle Boots

Chanel Cruise 2009 Gold Sculpted Heel PumpsSz.36
Chanel Cruise 2009 Gold Sculpted Heel PumpsSz.36

Chanel Cruise 2009 Gold Sculpted Heel PumpsSz.36

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Gold Sculpted Heel Pumps Size: 36 Condition: Very good; minimal signs of wear including scuffs on the sole, silicone, and minor marks on the leather Collection: Cruise 2009 Ty...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Chanel, back leather chain peep-toe slingback heels
Chanel, back leather chain peep-toe slingback heels

Chanel, back leather chain peep-toe slingback heels

By Chanel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Chanel, back leather chain charm peep-toe slingback heels (style G33718).

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Chanel Pink Suede High Heel Sandals - Size 39
Chanel Pink Suede High Heel Sandals - Size 39

Chanel Pink Suede High Heel Sandals - Size 39

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Pink Suede High Heel Sandals Size: 39 Condition: Very good condition, minimal signs of wear on the sole, heel, and suede Type: Sandals Upper Material: Suede Insole Material: ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Chanel Black Patent Leather Heeled Mules - Size 41
Chanel Black Patent Leather Heeled Mules - Size 41

Chanel Black Patent Leather Heeled Mules - Size 41

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Black Patent Heeled Mules Sz.41. Leather upper, pointed toe, mid-heel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Vintage 90s Chanel White Lambskin CC  Sandal Heels
Vintage 90s Chanel White Lambskin CC  Sandal Heels

Vintage 90s Chanel White Lambskin CC Sandal Heels

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- Vintage 90s Chanel white lambskin leather CC logo sandal heels

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1990s Italian Sandals

Chanel Vintage Black Leather Bow Mule Heels EU 38
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Bow Mule Heels EU 38

Chanel Vintage Black Leather Bow Mule Heels EU 38

By Chanel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

These beautiful Chanel black mules are vintage and is easy to wear because of the good size hight of the heel.

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Late 20th Century French Shoes

Chanel Brown Leather Heeled Ankle Boots, Size 38.5, Square Toe
Chanel Brown Leather Heeled Ankle Boots, Size 38.5, Square Toe

Chanel Brown Leather Heeled Ankle Boots, Size 38.5, Square Toe

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Brown Leather Heeled Ankle Boots Size: 38.5 Condition: Very Good Condition Description: Minimal signs of use, including light scuffs to the soles, insoles and heel counters, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ankle Boots

Chanel Denim Heels with Grommets and Ankle Strap - 36.5
Chanel Denim Heels with Grommets and Ankle Strap - 36.5

Chanel Denim Heels with Grommets and Ankle Strap - 36.5

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Denim Heels with Grommets and Ankle Strap - 36.5.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Chanel Black Leather Heeled Booties with Front Camellia - 40
Chanel Black Leather Heeled Booties with Front Camellia - 40

Chanel Black Leather Heeled Booties with Front Camellia - 40

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel Black Leather Heeled Booties with Front Camellia - 40 These shoes are in excellent with very minor wear on the bottoms.

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Early 2000s French Shoes

Chanel Leather Over-the-knee Heeled Boots Sz.38
Chanel Leather Over-the-knee Heeled Boots Sz.38

Chanel Leather Over-the-knee Heeled Boots Sz.38

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Step out in style with these elegant Chanel over-the-knee boots! Crafted from soft, genuine leather, these boots offer a timeless classic look with a modern twist. Perfect for adding...

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21st Century and Contemporary Boots

CHANEL black & gold suede PEARL HEEL Pumps Shoes 38.5
CHANEL black & gold suede PEARL HEEL Pumps Shoes 38.5

CHANEL black & gold suede PEARL HEEL Pumps Shoes 38.5

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel pumps in black and gold textured suede with a black patent leather cap.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

CHANEL Black Suede & Leather Block Heel Boots EU 37 Pre-owned
CHANEL Black Suede & Leather Block Heel Boots EU 37 Pre-owned

CHANEL Black Suede & Leather Block Heel Boots EU 37 Pre-owned

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL Black Suede & Leather Boots Size EU 37 / US 7 Block Heel 7cm Round Toe Description CHANEL Black Suede & Leather Boots – EU 37 Elegant CHANEL boots crafted from black s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Boots

CHANEL Paris-Salzburg Grey Wool Quilted Gold Heeled Ankle Boots
CHANEL Paris-Salzburg Grey Wool Quilted Gold Heeled Ankle Boots

CHANEL Paris-Salzburg Grey Wool Quilted Gold Heeled Ankle Boots

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL Paris-Salzburg Gray Wool Gold Heel Ankle Boot Beautiful condition Chanel Paris Salzburg Rare Wool Ankle Boot Size 39.5 Gray Felted Wool Upper with a zigzag detail edging R...

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2010s Shoes

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Ankle Boots Size 37.5 with Block Heel
Chanel Black Quilted Leather Ankle Boots Size 37.5 with Block Heel

Chanel Black Quilted Leather Ankle Boots Size 37.5 with Block Heel

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

CHANEL Black Quilted Leather Zip Ankle Boots Block Heel Size 37.5 Description Classic CHANEL black quilted leather ankle boots with an elegant and timeless silhouette.

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21st Century and Contemporary Ankle Boots

CHANEL 2021 Runway embroidered lambskin CC block heeled mule sandals EU35.5
CHANEL 2021 Runway embroidered lambskin CC block heeled mule sandals EU35.5

CHANEL 2021 Runway embroidered lambskin CC block heeled mule sandals EU35.5

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 2021 Runway black white logo embroidered lambskin CC block heeled mule sandals EU35.5 Reference: YIKK/A00361 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Spring/Summer 2021 R...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Chanel Black Satin Pumps with Dazzling Crystal Heels - Size 39 EU
Chanel Black Satin Pumps with Dazzling Crystal Heels - Size 39 EU

Chanel Black Satin Pumps with Dazzling Crystal Heels - Size 39 EU

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel Black Satin Pumps Crystal Heel Sz.39 EU Very Good Condition Description: Elegant Chanel black satin pumps featuring striking gold-tone Swarovski crystal heels.

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

CHANEL black leather OVER KNEE BLOCK HEEL Boots Shoes 37
CHANEL black leather OVER KNEE BLOCK HEEL Boots Shoes 37

CHANEL black leather OVER KNEE BLOCK HEEL Boots Shoes 37

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel over-knee boots in black smooth lambskin leather with signature patent toe tip.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Chanel Black Lambskin & Patent Leather Mid-Calf Pearl Logo Heel Boots
Chanel Black Lambskin & Patent Leather Mid-Calf Pearl Logo Heel Boots

Chanel Black Lambskin & Patent Leather Mid-Calf Pearl Logo Heel Boots

By Chanel

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Chanel Black Lambskin & Patent Leather Mid-Calf Pearl Logo Heel Boots are a stunning example of luxury footwear.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Ankle Boots

Chanel Black Suede CC Logo Ankle-Strap Pumps Size 41C Chunky Heel
Chanel Black Suede CC Logo Ankle-Strap Pumps Size 41C Chunky Heel

Chanel Black Suede CC Logo Ankle-Strap Pumps Size 41C Chunky Heel

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Brand: Chanel Style: Ankle-strap pumps / slingback-style pumps Color: Black Material: Suede Toe: Pointed toe Heel: Chunky block heel Heel height: Approx. 3.5" / 9 cm Strap: Adjustabl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Chanel Rare Vintage Light Blue Denim Jean Kitten Heel Sandals 41
Chanel Rare Vintage Light Blue Denim Jean Kitten Heel Sandals 41

Chanel Rare Vintage Light Blue Denim Jean Kitten Heel Sandals 41

By Chanel

Located in Miami, FL

Chanel Blue Denim Kitten Heel Mules Slides Blue Leather Trim and Gold Tone Floral Embellishment Size 41 Approximate Measurements Insole 10.5" Widest point 3.25" Heel 3" Vintage, ...

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Early 2000s Italian Sandals

Chanel Blue Black Suede CC Block Heel Oxford Booties Sz.38
Chanel Blue Black Suede CC Block Heel Oxford Booties Sz.38

Chanel Blue Black Suede CC Block Heel Oxford Booties Sz.38

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Step out in absolute style with these gorgeous Chanel Blue and Black Suede CC Block Heel Oxford Booties!

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21st Century and Contemporary Ankle Boots

CHANEL black velvet 2017 17K CHARM HEEL Ankle Boots Shoes 38
CHANEL black velvet 2017 17K CHARM HEEL Ankle Boots Shoes 38

CHANEL black velvet 2017 17K CHARM HEEL Ankle Boots Shoes 38

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel ankle boots are crafted in black suede with a glossy black patent leather cap toe.

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2010s Shoes

CHANEL 2024 stretch leather cap toe platform block heel knee high boots EU38.5C
CHANEL 2024 stretch leather cap toe platform block heel knee high boots EU38.5C

CHANEL 2024 stretch leather cap toe platform block heel knee high boots EU38.5C

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 2024 black stretch leather cap toe platform block heel knee high boots EU38.5C Reference: AAWC/A01742 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 2024 - Runway Material...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

NEW Chanel Turquoise Cork Camellia Straw Details Slide Sandals Heels CC Logo 37
NEW Chanel Turquoise Cork Camellia Straw Details Slide Sandals Heels CC Logo 37

NEW Chanel Turquoise Cork Camellia Straw Details Slide Sandals Heels CC Logo 37

By Chanel

Located in Switzerland, CH

Details: Open toes Large straw camellia flower applique detail on front Cork block heels with CC logo Constructed in turquoise blue leather Size 37 EU Brandnew, never worn Comes wi...

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2010s Italian Shoes

CHANEL black patent leather 22K KITTEN HEEL Pumps Shoes 39 fit 38.5 G39535
CHANEL black patent leather 22K KITTEN HEEL Pumps Shoes 39 fit 38.5 G39535

CHANEL black patent leather 22K KITTEN HEEL Pumps Shoes 39 fit 38.5 G39535

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

Crafted from glossy patent leather, the sleek silhouette features a refined pointed toe and a comfortable kitten heel for effortless day-to-evening wear. A subtle tonal CC logo adorn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Chanel 2024 wedge platform heels CC logo sandals in cream canvas and wood 38 EU
Chanel 2024 wedge platform heels CC logo sandals in cream canvas and wood 38 EU

Chanel 2024 wedge platform heels CC logo sandals in cream canvas and wood 38 EU

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Chanel Spring 2024 Wedge Heel CC Logo Sandal in Ecru Canvas and Wood Size 38 EU Chanel Spring 2024 platform wedge sandals in woven cream canvas finished with white leather CC logo a...

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2010s Strap Sandals

Black leather low boots with inside platform and metalic details on heel Chanel
Black leather low boots with inside platform and metalic details on heel Chanel

Black leather low boots with inside platform and metalic details on heel Chanel

By Chanel

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black leather low boots with inside platform and metallic details on heel.Zip on the middle top back. Cut-work and leather piping. Heel height : 11 cm Inside Platform : 2 cm SHOE SIZ...

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2010s Italian Boots

Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Black and gold ankle platform heeled boots
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Black and gold ankle platform heeled boots

Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Black and gold ankle platform heeled boots

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Karl Lagerfield -Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 00's - Black and gold ankle platform heeled boots - Black Suede - Gold point - Gold platform and heel - Knitted details -...

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2010s Italian Boots

CHANEL 2022 black white quilted topstitch patent cap toe maryjane heels EU36.5
CHANEL 2022 black white quilted topstitch patent cap toe maryjane heels EU36.5

CHANEL 2022 black white quilted topstitch patent cap toe maryjane heels EU36.5

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 2022 black white quilted topstitch patent cap toe maryjane heels EU36.5 Reference: KYCG/A00060 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Material: Leather Color: Black, White Pat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Chanel Pale Pink Bow Slingback Heels by Karl Lagerfeld, Circa 1990s
Chanel Pale Pink Bow Slingback Heels by Karl Lagerfeld, Circa 1990s

Chanel Pale Pink Bow Slingback Heels by Karl Lagerfeld, Circa 1990s

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

Both charming and collectible, these heels are a perfect illustration of Chanel’s craftsmanship and the refined sensuality that defined the brand throughout the 1990s.

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1990s Italian Shoes

CHANEL 15C black calfskin faux pearl high cone heeled ankle boots EU38
CHANEL 15C black calfskin faux pearl high cone heeled ankle boots EU38

CHANEL 15C black calfskin faux pearl high cone heeled ankle boots EU38

By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, NT

CHANEL 15C black calfskin faux pearl high cone heeled ankle boots EU38 Reference: TGAS/E00979 Brand: Chanel Designer: Karl Lagerfeld Collection: 15C Material: Leather Color: Black, P...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Chanel by Karl Lagerfield F/W2013 Black Leather Chain Obsession Block Heel Boots
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield F/W2013 Black Leather Chain Obsession Block Heel Boots

Chanel by Karl Lagerfield F/W2013 Black Leather Chain Obsession Block Heel Boots

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld

Located in Milano, IT

- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Sold by Skof.Archive - Fall Winter 2013 Collection - Runway Piece - Black Chain Heel Boots - Glazed Leather - Chain Application - Strap Closure - CC ...

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2010s Italian Boots

Chanel burgundy leather ankle boots
Chanel burgundy leather ankle boots

Chanel burgundy leather ankle boots

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- A silver toned hardware triangle with "Chanel" at the heels. - Made in France. - Size 38.

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Early 2000s French Ankle Boots

Chanel Burgundy Leather Ankle Boots
Chanel Burgundy Leather Ankle Boots

Chanel Burgundy Leather Ankle Boots

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- A silver triangle with "Chanel" attached to the heels. - Made in France.

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Early 2000s French Ankle Boots

Chanel Burgundy Leather Ankle Boots
Chanel Burgundy Leather Ankle Boots

Chanel Burgundy Leather Ankle Boots

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Chanel Burgundy Leather Ankle Boots

By Chanel

Located in Sheung Wan, HK

- A silver triangle with "Chanel" attached to the heels. - Made in France.

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Early 2000s French Ankle Boots

Chanel 'CC' Logo Mesh Embroidered Sneakers
Chanel 'CC' Logo Mesh Embroidered Sneakers

Chanel 'CC' Logo Mesh Embroidered Sneakers

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Designed with black rubber, 'Chanel' embossed detail to the heel, white midsoles and all-over 'CC' logo embossed rubber soles.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shoes

CHANEL 'Ready Steady' White Leather Lace-Up Boots 37.5
CHANEL 'Ready Steady' White Leather Lace-Up Boots 37.5

CHANEL 'Ready Steady' White Leather Lace-Up Boots 37.5

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Crafted in white crumpled leather with lace-up front, side zippers and a statement platform/block heel finished with CHANEL lettering at the back.

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21st Century and Contemporary Ankle Boots

2006 Chanel Spring Collection Leather Boots
2006 Chanel Spring Collection Leather Boots

2006 Chanel Spring Collection Leather Boots

By Chanel

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Black leather Chanel kitten heel leather boots from the 2006 Spring RTW collection.

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Early 2000s French Shoes

Chanel Black Multi Camelia Slides - Size 35.5
Chanel Black Multi Camelia Slides - Size 35.5

Chanel Black Multi Camelia Slides - Size 35.5

By Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These heeled slides from Chanel will bring you effortless style.

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2010s Italian Clogs Mules

Chanel White Perforated Textile Lace-Up Sneakers EU 38
Chanel White Perforated Textile Lace-Up Sneakers EU 38

Chanel White Perforated Textile Lace-Up Sneakers EU 38

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Chanel White Perforated Textile Sneakers Size: EU 38 Condition: Very good, minor signs of wear on outsole, insole, leather trim, and inside heel Description: White Chanel sneakers i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Chanel Black Suede Over-the-Knee Boots EU 38 with Embroidery
Chanel Black Suede Over-the-Knee Boots EU 38 with Embroidery

Chanel Black Suede Over-the-Knee Boots EU 38 with Embroidery

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Condition: Very good, with minimal signs of wear including light rubbing to the soles, suede, insoles, and inside heel counters. Size: EU 38 Insole length: 24.5 cm / 9.65 in Heel hei...

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21st Century and Contemporary Boots

CHANEL gunmetal leather 16A ROME SNAKE PEARL Pumps Shoes 38.5 G32063
CHANEL gunmetal leather 16A ROME SNAKE PEARL Pumps Shoes 38.5 G32063

CHANEL gunmetal leather 16A ROME SNAKE PEARL Pumps Shoes 38.5 G32063

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Chanel 2016 Rome Snake Pearl Heel slingback in metallic dark silver is a striking fusion of elegance and statement design.

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2010s Shoes

Chanel 2017 Black Leather Chain Ankle Boots EU 41 with Gold Detailing
Chanel 2017 Black Leather Chain Ankle Boots EU 41 with Gold Detailing

Chanel 2017 Black Leather Chain Ankle Boots EU 41 with Gold Detailing

By Chanel

Located in Krakow, PL

Crafted in a luxurious combination of black leather and glossy patent calfskin, these boots feature a sharp pointed cap toe, lace-up front with gold-tone eyelets, sculpted high block...

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21st Century and Contemporary Ankle Boots

CHANEL black suede 2019 19B QUILTED CHAIN TRIM Boots Shoes 37.5
CHANEL black suede 2019 19B QUILTED CHAIN TRIM Boots Shoes 37.5

CHANEL black suede 2019 19B QUILTED CHAIN TRIM Boots Shoes 37.5

By Chanel

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Chanel knee-high block-heel boots in black quilted suede featuring signature gold-tone chain detail around the ankle.

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2010s Shoes

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Chanel Heels For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of chanel heels for sale on 1stDibs. Our collection of chanel heels includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Chanel Heels?

The prices for chanel heels start at $170 and top out at $2,325 with these items, on average, selling for $536.

Chanel for sale on 1stDibs

In the years following the opening of her modest millinery shop, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel became a pivotal designer of both fashionable casual wear and Paris haute couture as well as an icon and arbiter of 20th-century style with her bob haircut and pearls. Today vintage Chanel handbags, jackets and evening dresses are among the most sought-after clothing and accessories for fashion lovers all over the world.

The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 in Paris on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971), who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric.

Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz.

But Chanel was not born into a life of glamour. Following the death of her mother, her father left her in an orphanage where she lived until the age of 18. It was there that she learned to sew as well as appreciate the classic pairing of black and white as worn by the nuns.

In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. 

Chanel closed her fashion operations during World War II, then returned to the industry in 1954 to design for the functional needs of modern women.

Structure and wearability endured in all of Chanel’s clothing and accessories, like the quilted leather 2.55 handbag — a 1955 update of a 1920s-era design — with its gold-chain shoulder strap that freed up a woman’s hands. The 1957 two-tone slingback pumps had a practical heel height while offering a bold statement in the black tip of the shoes. Her collarless jacket reacted against the constricting styles of Christian Dior's New Look, replacing them with a design that was timeless, an instant classic. 

After Coco Chanel died in 1971, the brand underwent several changes in leadership, including fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who took over as artistic director in 1983. His collections for Chanel displayed his knack for synthesizing old and new, high and low. Lagerfeld revived Chanel ballet flats and thoroughly embraced the classic logo's interlocking CCs, which took the form of a clasp featured on so many of the rare Chanel bags that are much sought after today.

Vintage Karl Lagerfeld designs for Chanel dresses, coats and other clothing of the 1980s, '90s and 2000s riffed on its iconography, accenting a lexicon of Chanel-isms with tastes of the moment. And as the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers, vintage Chanel bags of the 1990s are among the most prized of the brand’s offerings.

Over the years, the company has continued to innovate, such as expanding into ready-to-wear fashion in 1978 and, in 2002, establishing a subsidiary company — Paraffection — dedicated to preserving the heritage skills of fashion artisan workshops. The House of Chanel still operates its flagship on rue Cambon in Paris, where it all began.

Browse vintage Chanel bags, evening dresses, shoes, jewelry and other clothing and accessories on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Shoes for You

Whether they’re Hermès sandals, black Jimmy Choo boots, ivory-leather-and-pink-daisy heels by sublime shoemaker Manolo Blahnik or Christian Louboutin platform pumps, you can find your next pair of legendary luxury vintage and designer shoes today on 1stDibs.

Shoes offered by the likes of Versace, Chanel, Charles Jourdan or Prada are integral to completing your carefully orchestrated street-style or evening ensemble these days, but footwear wasn’t always the big deal it is for your average Adidas enthusiast.

The decorative floor-length gowns that upper-class women of the 18th century wore meant that their shoes, then likely featuring high curved heels finished with woven or embroidered silks — a sharp contrast to the heavy, rudimentary form of the era’s footwear for men — were partially or entirely obscured by the base of their ornate dresses. What good is fashion if it’s tucked away?

Our modern age’s legions of sneakerheads might have trouble tracking down a pair of black-and-gold vintage Jordans but can at least fill their dream closets with original Adidas Gazelles or 1980s New Balances if they put the time in, while 1990s-era Prada pumps or a good pair of mid-20th-century jewel-tone heels in satin or silk haven’t lost their allure with today’s nostalgic fashionistas.

A pair of shoes can commemorate an achievement, mark an important trip overseas and is sometimes a rich manifestation of a hard-won physical feat. On 1stDibs, find Chanel flats or two-tone heels, Christian Dior pumps, vintage Margiela Tabi boots and many more designer shoes today.