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Driving Shoes

Tod's T Timeless City Gommino Leather Driving Shoes in Brown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tod's T Timeless City Gommino Leather Driving Shoes in Brown Signature Gommino Driving loafers
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Tod's Purple Patent Leather Driving Shoes Size IT 37.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to flat shoes is evident. Light tarnishing to leather and minor
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Tod's Purple Patent Leather Driving Shoes Size IT 37.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to flat shoes is evident. Light tarnishing to leather and minor
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

UNWORN Tod's Red Suede Leather Gommino Driving Moccasins Loafers 11
Located in Switzerland, CH
Tods Driving Shoes A signature piece that will last you for years From a limited edition in that
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2010s Italian Moccasins

NEW Limited Tod's Hot Pink „Barbie“ Gommino Driving Moccasins Loafers 39
Located in Switzerland, CH
Tods Gommini Driving Shoes A signature piece that will last you for years From a limited edition in
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2010s Italian Moccasins

Louis Vuitton Leopard Print Loafers - EU 37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Leopard Print Loafers – Patent Leather Driving Shoes Add a bold touch of luxury to
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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Vintage New The Original Prada Car Shoe Flat Moccasin Shearling Driving Sz 36.5
By Prada
Located in Conroe, TX
The Original Car Shoe by Prada Vintage Brand New * Dark Chocolate * Suede * Shearling Lining * Gold
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Vintage New The Original Prada Car Shoe Flat Moccasin Shearling Driving Sz 36
By Prada
Located in Conroe, TX
The Original Car Shoe by Prada Vintage Brand New * Deep Plum * Suede * Shearling Lining * Gold
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Vintage New The Original Prada Car Shoe Flat Moccasin Shearling Driving Sz 36
By Prada
Located in Conroe, TX
The Original Car Shoe by Prada Vintage Brand New * Rust * Suede * Shearling Lining * Gold Hardware
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Tod's Snake Embossed Leather Driving Loafers
Located in London, GB
Tod's Snake Embossed Leather Driving Loafers Beige loafers crafted from snake embossed leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Tod’s Black Pebbled Leather Driving Loafers - EU 41.5
Located in Amman, JO
Tod’s Black Pebbled Leather Driving Loafers Crafted with Tod’s unmistakable Italian craftsmanship
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Tod's Camel Suede Embellished Driving Flats Size IT 38.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to shoes is evident. Moderate signs of wear to uppers with some
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Tod's Camel Suede Embellished Driving Flats Size IT 38.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to shoes is evident. Moderate signs of wear to uppers with some
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

TOD'S Gommino red suede leather dot sole driving loafers UK7 EU41
By Tod's
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOD'S Gommino red suede leather dot sole driving loafers UK7 EU41 Reference: CNLE/A00332 Brand
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2010s Shoes

TOD'S moss green suede leather fringe tongue dot sole driving loafer UK7 EU41
By Tod's
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOD'S moss green suede leather fringe tongue dot sole driving loafer UK7 EU41 Reference: CNLE
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2010s Shoes

HERMES Irving stone taupe leather silver stud driving loafers EU35.5
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Irving stone taupe leather silver stud driving loafers EU35.5 Reference: CNPG/A00127 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

HERMES Irving cyan blue leather silver stud driving loafers EU35.5
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Irving cyan blue leather silver stud driving loafers EU35.5 Reference: CNPG/A00132 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Salvatore Ferragamo Ivory Leather Driving Mule - Size 6.5
By Ferragamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ferragamo Ivory Leather Driving Mule Shoe Size 6.5. This shoe is made of soft calfskin leather with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clogs Mules

HERMES Echo Mocassins white leather cream studded back driving loafers EU37
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Echo Mocassins white leather cream studded back driving loafers EU37 Reference: KYCG/A00065
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2010s Italian Brogues

TOD'S Gommino navy suede white top dot sole driving loafers UK8 EU42
By Tod's
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOD'S Gommino navy suede white top dot sole driving loafers UK8 EU42 Reference: JSLE/A00086 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Recent Sales

Ferragamo Sage Green Driving Loafer shoes
By Ferragamo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Salvatore Ferragamo sage green patent driving shoes. Worn only once. Size 6 B. 9.5 inches long. 3
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20th Century Italian Shoes

Tods Blue Leather Gommino Driving Loafers Size 45.5
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Versatile, classy, and super comfortable, these Gommino driving loafers from Tod's do deserve a
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Tod's Blue Suede Gommino Driving Loafers Size 42
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. The shoes have been crafted with skill and are designed to be easy to slip on. They are just the right
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2010s Shoes

Tory Burch Beige Snakeskin Embossed Leather Driving Loafers Size 36
By Tory Burch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Practical, fashionable, and durable—these Tory Burch loafers are carefully built to be fine companions to your everyday style. They come made using the best materials to be a prized ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Tod's Berry Pink Nubuck Leather Bow Gommino Driving Loafers Size 37.5
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
. The shoes have been crafted with skill and are designed to be easy to slip on. They are just the right
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2010s Shoes

Tory Burch Brown Leather Driving Loafers Size 36.5
By Tory Burch
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Crafted from leather, this pair of brown Driving loafers by Tory Burch is a blend of luxury and
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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

Tod's Dark Brown Leather Driving Penny Loafers Size 42
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Created by the classic fashion lovers dream - Tod’s, these Driving Penny loafers are smart enough
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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

Tod's Blue Suede Bow Driving Loafers Size 44
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These blue loafers from Tod's are not only high on appeal but also very skilfully made. They have been crafted from suede in Italy and designed with a bow on the uppers. The loafers ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

Tod's Black Leather Gommino Driving Bow Loafers Size 42.5
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Versatile and super comfortable, these Gommino driving loafers from Tod's do deserve a place in
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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

Tod's Navy Blue Suede Bow Driving Loafers Size 43
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
a footwear must-have! The shoes feature perfect stitching, braided leather bow trims, leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

Louis Vuitton Navy Monogram Mini Lin Penny Loafer Mocassain Driving 233796 Boots
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TD1014 Made In: Italy OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6/10 or C ) Size: 35.5 EU Retail $795 Signs of Wear: Exterior: the canvas is yellowing, discoloratio...
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20th Century Italian Shoes

Tod's Tan Suede Gommino Driving Slip On Loafers Size 43
By Tod's
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Versatile and super comfortable, these Gommino driving loafers from Tod's do deserve a place in
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21st Century and Contemporary Moccasins

TOD's Black Suede Driving Shoe
By Tod's
Located in New York, NY
Classic TOD's black calfskin suede driving shoes are sized 38 1/2" Italian, American 8 1/2.
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1980s Italian Shoes

TOD's Black Suede Driving Shoe
TOD's Black Suede Driving Shoe
Size: 38 1/2 Italian
TOD's Buttery-Red Calfskin Driving Shoes
By Tod's
Located in New York, NY
TOD's Buttery-Red calfskin driving shoes have superb top-stitching detailing. Shoes are sized 39
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20th Century Italian Shoes

TOD's Classic Tangerine Pylon-Skin Driving Shoes
By Tod's
Located in New York, NY
TOD'S classic bright tangerine Pylon-skin driving shoes makes driving fun! Size is 38 Italian
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1990s Italian Shoes

TOD's Tan Buttery-Tan calfskin Driving Shoes
By Tod's
Located in New York, NY
TOD's Tan buttery-tan calfskin driving shoes has superb top-stitching detailing. Size is 9 Italian
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20th Century Italian Shoes

Louis Vuitton Shoe Navy Suede Loafer / Driving Shoe 38.5 / 8.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton rich royal blue navy suede loafer / driving shoe. Silver
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2010s Italian Moccasins

Prada Shoe Blue Leather Faux Crocodile Loafer / Driving Shoe 39 / 9
By Prada
Located in Miami, FL
/ driving shoe with gold PRADA plaque on side of shoe. NEW or NEVER WORN. final sale SIZE 39.5 USA SIZE
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2010s Shoes

Louis Vuitton Shoe Pink Raspberry Suede Loafer / Driving Shoe 38.5 / 8.5 New
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton pretty raspberry pink loafer / driving shoe in suede. Silver
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2010s French Shoes

TOD'S Gommino blue grained leather brown woven tie driving shoes UK8 EU42
By Tod's
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOD'S Gommino blue grained leather brown woven tie driving shoes UK8 EU42 Reference: JSLE/A00082
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Tod's Brown Leather Driving Shoes Size IT 37.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal creasing to leather and scuffing
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Purple Patent Leather Driving Shoes Size IT 37.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to flat shoes is evident. Light tarnishing to leather and minor
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Louis Vuitton White Leather Driving Shoes Size IT 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal creasing to leather on the inner
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Louis Vuitton White Leather Driving Shoes Size IT 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal creasing to leather on the inner
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Louis Vuitton Monogram Monte Carlo Moccasin Driving Shoe 1LK0315
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: ND1108 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 4" Height: 2.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+ ) LV SIZE 8 MENS US 9 Accesso...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Tod's Gold Leather Cut Out Driving Shoes Size IT 37.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to shoes is evident. Moderate signs of wear to both shoe toes with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Gold Leather Cut Out Driving Shoes Size IT 37.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to shoes is evident. Moderate signs of wear to both shoe toes with
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Marchio Registrato Original "Car Shoe"
Located in New York, NY
Before Tod's driving shoes became famous, there was Marchio Registrato's "Car Shoe". There are 110
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1980s Italian Shoes

Tod's Leather Gommino Loafers
Located in London, GB
Tod's Leather Gommino Loafers Black driving shoes designed with slip-on style and round toe
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Gucci Horsebit Driver Loafers In Green
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
stylish. The driving shoe silhouette, a contemporary evolution of the traditional loafer, has become a
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2010s Italian Shoes

Tods Gommino Leather Driving Loafers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tods Gommino Leather Driving Loafers, Signature Gommino Driving loafers from Tods. Additional
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Prada Leather Driving Loafers Size EU 40.5
By Prada
Located in Amman, JO
Prada Leather Driving Loafers, features a logo plaque, almond toe, slip on style and pebbled sole
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Tod's Black Suede Driving Loafers Size IT 35.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
. These shoes come with original box. Details Driving model Black Suede Slip on loafers Round toe Flat
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

TOD'S for Ferrari Brown Suede Driving Boots / Sneakers
By Tod's
Located in Switzerland, CH
AMAZING TOD'S FOR FERRARI BROWN SUEDE DRIVING SNEAKERS BOOTS Beautiful TOD's lace-up ankle
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Tod's Brown Leather Driving Loafers Size IT 38
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to loafers is evident. Minimal wear to the soles of both shoes
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Women's Navy Suede Shearling Lined Driving Loafers
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to suede exterior on this
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Blue Suede Driving Loafers Size UK 8.5
Located in London, GB
designer fashion clothes, bags, shoes or accessories you are helping the environment by buying & selling
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Black Suede Gommino Driving Loafers Size IT 40
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
on the tip and rear of both shoes on this used Tod's designer resale item. Details Model
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Red Patent Leather Driving Loafers Size IT 38.5
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
abrasion on this used Tod's designer resale item. Comes with original dust bag. Details Driving model
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's White Patent Leather Driving Loafers Size IT 36
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to the left-side of right
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Blue Suede Driving Bow Loafers Size IT 35
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to both toes with light
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Gucci Grey Patent Leather Driving Loafers Size IT 39.5
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to shoes is evident. Minimal wear to both uppers, heels and
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Red Leather Fringed Driving Moccasins Size IT 38
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
-loved resale fashion clothes, bags, shoes or accessories you are helping the environment by buying
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

BALLY Size 11.5 Brick Brown Suede Top Stitch Driving Loafers
By Bally
Located in San Francisco, CA
squared toe, top stitch piping, embossed logo front, and rubber driving sole. Made in Italy. Very Good
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Tod's Silver Leather Cut-Out Driving Flats Size EU 39
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to shoes is evident. Moderate signs of wear to uppers with some
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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

Tod's Silver Leather Cut-Out Driving Flats Size EU 39
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to shoes is evident. Moderate signs of wear to uppers with some
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Tod's Silver Leather Cut-Out Driving Flats Size EU 39
By Tod's
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Good. General wear to shoes is evident. Moderate signs of wear to uppers with some
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

HERMES Irving white swift leather silver stud driving loafers EU35.5
By Hermès
Located in Hong Kong, NT
HERMES Irving white swift leather silver stud driving loafers EU35.5 Reference: CNPG/A00122 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

TOD'S Gommino navy suede white top dot sole driving loafers UK8 EU42
By Tod's
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOD'S Gommino navy suede white top dot sole driving loafers UK8 EU42 Reference: JSLE/A00086 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

TOD'S Gommino navy suede white top dot sole driving loafers UK8 EU42
By Tod's
Located in Hong Kong, NT
TOD'S Gommino navy suede white top dot sole driving loafers UK8 EU42 Reference: JSLE/A00086 Brand
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brogues

Gucci Brown Leather & Bamboo Driving Shoes Never Worn 38 1/2
By Gucci
Located in New Hope, PA
and a bamboo snaffle bit. The loafers have driving soles and a full leather interior. Never worn and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Tod's Shoe Taupe Snakeskin / Suede Driving Ballet Flat 38.5 / 8.5 New
By Tod's
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic TOD'S (Tods) fabulous snakeskin ballet flat with driving shoe influence
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

NEW Limited Edition Tod's Fur Ebony Gommino Driving Moccasins Loafers
Located in Switzerland, CH
AMAZING RARE RARE RARE LIMITED EDITION TOD’S MOCCASINS LOAFERS DETAILS: Tod’s Gommini Driving
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Moccasins

Icon shoes Art Printed Brown Leather Moccasin Loafers
Located in Atlanta, GA
driving shoes. Excellent condition ... new in the box with dustbag. Originally retailed for $255. U.S
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

YVES SAINT LAURENT Size 10 Beige Suede Eyelash Fringe Moccasin Loafers
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Francisco, CA
These driving shoe loafers by YVES SAINT LAURENT come in a light natural beige suede and feature a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New The Original Prada Car Shoe Flat Moccasin Shearling House Driving Sz 36
By Prada
Located in Conroe, TX
The Original Car Shoe by Prada Brand New * Lilac * Suede * Shearling Lining * Gold Hardware * Bow
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

New The Original Prada Car Shoe Flat Moccasin Shearling House Driving Sz 38
By Prada
Located in Conroe, TX
The Original Car Shoe by Prada Brand New * Lilac * Suede * Shearling Lining * Gold Hardware * Bow
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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

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UNWORN Tod's Gommino Moccasins Loafers Matte Alligator Crocodile Skin 10
Located in Switzerland, CH
AMAZING RARE RARE RARE TOD'S LIMITED EDITION MOCCASINS LOAFERS RRP 11000$ PLUS TAXES DETAILS: A signature piece that will last you for years From an exclusive and limited exotic...
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2010s Italian Moccasins

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Driving Shoes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of driving shoes available on 1stDibs. For driving shoes, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Orange and more in stock now. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding appealing driving shoes such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Prada, Louis Vuitton and Tod's each produced popular versions that are worth a look. 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 Driving Shoes?

On average, driving shoes on 1stDibs sell for $375, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $1,275 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.

Questions About Driving Shoes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Car shoes are footwear designed to ensure comfort and increase safety while driving. Although designs vary, they often feature extra cushioning in the back that reduces pressure on the heel and specialized soles that are less likely to slip while operating the pedals in an automobile. You may also see car shoes referred to as driving shoes, driving slippers, car loafers or driving moccasins. Shop a wide variety of car shoes on 1stDibs.

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