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1990s Manolo Blahnik Feather Embroidered Kitten Heel Mules
1990s Manolo Blahnik Feather Embroidered Kitten Heel Mules

1990s Manolo Blahnik Feather Embroidered Kitten Heel Mules

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

embroidered feathers on the toe box. Rounded pointed toes. Size 39. Worn vintage condition, please refer to

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1990s Italian Shoes

Aquazzura Boudoir ostrich feather slides sandals
Aquazzura Boudoir ostrich feather slides sandals

Aquazzura Boudoir ostrich feather slides sandals

$202Sale Price|35% Off

Size: 36.5

Aquazzura Boudoir ostrich feather slides sandals

By Aquazzura

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous Aquazzura Boudoir ostrich feather slides sandals - bought for $650 and worn once for a

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2010s Unknown Sandals

Bottega Veneta Ostrich Feathered Wonderbird Flat Thong Sandals
Bottega Veneta Ostrich Feathered Wonderbird Flat Thong Sandals

Bottega Veneta Ostrich Feathered Wonderbird Flat Thong Sandals

By Bottega Veneta

Located in London, GB

Bottega Veneta Ostrich Feathered Wonderbird Flat Thong Sandals Pink lambskin sandals designed with

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Sebastian Burgundy Suede Feather Trim Heels Size IT 40
Sebastian Burgundy Suede Feather Trim Heels Size IT 40

Sebastian Burgundy Suede Feather Trim Heels Size IT 40

By Sebastian Barier

Located in London, GB

the right shoe, right side of the left shoe and marks on the right side of the left shoe on this used

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Prada Black Feather-Trim Crystal Embellished Sandals, Size 38
Prada Black Feather-Trim Crystal Embellished Sandals, Size 38

Prada Black Feather-Trim Crystal Embellished Sandals, Size 38

By Prada

Located in Krakow, PL

Step out in style with these stunning Prada black feather-trim sandals. These sandals are a size 38

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Sebastian Burgundy Suede Feather Trim Heels Size IT 40
Sebastian Burgundy Suede Feather Trim Heels Size IT 40

Sebastian Burgundy Suede Feather Trim Heels Size IT 40

Located in London, GB

the right shoe, right side of the left shoe and marks on the right side of the left shoe on this used

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

ALEXANDER WANG Lou black feather embellished suede mules EU37.5
ALEXANDER WANG Lou black feather embellished suede mules EU37.5

ALEXANDER WANG Lou black feather embellished suede mules EU37.5

By Alexander Wang

Located in Hong Kong, NT

ALEXANDER WANG Lou black feather embellished suede mules EU37.5 Reference: ECLO/A00104 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Strap Sandals

BALENCIAGA Boudoir black feather open toe slipper mule sandals EU37
BALENCIAGA Boudoir black feather open toe slipper mule sandals EU37

BALENCIAGA Boudoir black feather open toe slipper mule sandals EU37

By Balenciaga

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALENCIAGA Boudoir black feather open toe slipper mule sandals EU37 Reference: TGAS/F00159 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

SIMONE ROCHA black feather trimmed leather flat slides mules EU38
SIMONE ROCHA black feather trimmed leather flat slides mules EU38

SIMONE ROCHA black feather trimmed leather flat slides mules EU38

By Simone Rocha

Located in Hong Kong, NT

SIMONE ROCHA black feather trimmed leather flat slides mules EU38 Reference: ECLO/A00079 Brand

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21st Century and Contemporary Strap Sandals

Karl Lagerfeld Chanel's Russian Connection Book by Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld Chanel's Russian Connection Book by Karl Lagerfeld

Karl Lagerfeld Chanel's Russian Connection Book by Karl Lagerfeld

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

artificial flowers, embroidery, feathers, costume jewellery, shoes and millinery. If Paris-Moscou indulges

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21st Century and Contemporary French Fashion Books

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Rene Caovilla Feather Embellished Chocolate Brown Slide Mule
Rene Caovilla Feather Embellished Chocolate Brown Slide Mule

Rene Caovilla Feather Embellished Chocolate Brown Slide Mule

By René Caovilla

Located in Henrico, VA

velvet and embellished with beautiful lustrous feathers on the upper, these shoes will complete any

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Sonia Rykiel Feather-Trimmed Peep-Toe Pumps
New Sonia Rykiel Feather-Trimmed Peep-Toe Pumps

New Sonia Rykiel Feather-Trimmed Peep-Toe Pumps

By Sonia Rykiel

Located in San Francisco, CA

Black satin Sonia Rykiel peep-toe pumps with feather accent at top of shoe and 4" covered

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Valentino White Leather and Feather Backnet Sneakers Size 35.5
Valentino White Leather and Feather Backnet Sneakers Size 35.5

Valentino White Leather and Feather Backnet Sneakers Size 35.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Add a statement appeal to your outfit with these sneakers. Made from premium materials they feature lace up vamps and relaxing footbeds. The durable sole of this pair aims to provide...

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2010s Shoes

Louis Vuitton Pink Satin And Feather Mules (sz 7.5)
Louis Vuitton Pink Satin And Feather Mules (sz 7.5)

Louis Vuitton Pink Satin And Feather Mules (sz 7.5)

By Louis Vuitton

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant yet still playful pink satin mules trimmed with grosgrain. The soft gathering of feathers

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Late 20th Century French Shoes

NEW in box YSL Saint Laurent Yeti Feather Over the Knee Boots sz EU38
NEW in box YSL Saint Laurent Yeti Feather Over the Knee Boots sz EU38

NEW in box YSL Saint Laurent Yeti Feather Over the Knee Boots sz EU38

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Brossard, QC

Over the knee boots with pointed toes Crafted from plush black velvet Covered in ostrich feathers

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

NEW in box YSL Saint Laurent Yeti Feather Over the Knee Boots sz EU37
NEW in box YSL Saint Laurent Yeti Feather Over the Knee Boots sz EU37

NEW in box YSL Saint Laurent Yeti Feather Over the Knee Boots sz EU37

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Brossard, QC

Over the knee boots with pointed toes Crafted from plush black velvet Covered in ostrich feathers

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Tom Ford Red Sandal in ostrich feathers
Tom Ford Red Sandal in ostrich feathers

Tom Ford Red Sandal in ostrich feathers

By Tom Ford

Located in Lugano, CH

Tom Ford Red Sandal in ostrich feathers, used exclusively during the fashion show. Heel 12.5 cm

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21st Century and Contemporary High Heels

DIOR exquisite new white ostrich feather and studded leather sandals size 38 1/2
DIOR exquisite new white ostrich feather and studded leather sandals size 38 1/2

DIOR exquisite new white ostrich feather and studded leather sandals size 38 1/2

By Christian Dior, John Galliano

Located in Newark, DE

fluffy white ostrich feathers...gorgeous! Inner sole of white leather Classic nude leather soles. Made

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

1990s Manolo Blahnik Feathered Mules
1990s Manolo Blahnik Feathered Mules

1990s Manolo Blahnik Feathered Mules

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Toronto, Ontario

excellent condition, with some wear around the toe to the feathers and the shoes have been resoled. Marked a

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1990s Italian Shoes

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ROSAZISSIMO RED SATIN PEEP TOE SHOES - 38
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ROSAZISSIMO RED SATIN PEEP TOE SHOES - 38

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ROSAZISSIMO RED SATIN PEEP TOE SHOES - 38

By Christian Louboutin

Located in New York, NY

/> Features red feather embellishment accents on vamp. Shoes close with a slim red leather

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Self-Portrait Grey Layered Lace Feather Trim Top Size M
Self-Portrait Grey Layered Lace Feather Trim Top Size M

Self-Portrait Grey Layered Lace Feather Trim Top Size M

By Self-Portrait

Located in London, GB

Synthetic Sleeveless top Lace overlay design Round neckline Feather trim on hemline Back zip closure with

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21st Century and Contemporary British Shoes

CLAUDIO MERAZZI Size 10 Brown Textured Leather Pheasant Feather Mules
CLAUDIO MERAZZI Size 10 Brown Textured Leather Pheasant Feather Mules

CLAUDIO MERAZZI Size 10 Brown Textured Leather Pheasant Feather Mules

By Claudio Merazzi

Located in San Francisco, CA

front embellished with pheasant feathers. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: IT 40

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Prada Feather-Embellished Textile Sandals Sz.40
Prada Feather-Embellished Textile Sandals Sz.40

Prada Feather-Embellished Textile Sandals Sz.40

By Prada

Located in Krakow, PL

Prada – Feather-Embellished Textile Sandals Size: 40 Condition: Very good Condition Details

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Black Suede Feather Trim Sandals Size IT 36.5
Black Suede Feather Trim Sandals Size IT 36.5

Black Suede Feather Trim Sandals Size IT 36.5

By Charlotte Olympia

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Good. Minor wear to shoes is evident. Moderate wear to both heel stems and toes with

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21st Century and Contemporary British Sandals

S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Feather Black Satin Pointed Toe Pump
S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Feather Black Satin Pointed Toe Pump

S/S 2001 Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford Feather Black Satin Pointed Toe Pump

By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche

Located in West Hollywood, CA

shoes are made complete with abundant feathers at the heel. A rare find, these are a chic and sexy

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Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Nicholas Kirkwood Blue Suede Feather Sandals Size 39
Nicholas Kirkwood Blue Suede Feather Sandals Size 39

Nicholas Kirkwood Blue Suede Feather Sandals Size 39

By NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD

Located in Krakow, PL

feature a chic feather embellishment and a secure snap closure. The open-toe design adds a touch of

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Agent Provocateur Black Satin Feather Sandals Size IT 37
Agent Provocateur Black Satin Feather Sandals Size IT 37

Agent Provocateur Black Satin Feather Sandals Size IT 37

By Agent Provocateur

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to shoes is evident on this used Agent Provocateur

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Charlotte Olympia Black Suede Feather Pumps Size IT 36
Charlotte Olympia Black Suede Feather Pumps Size IT 36

Charlotte Olympia Black Suede Feather Pumps Size IT 36

By Charlotte Olympia

Located in London, GB

thread on the upper right side of the left shoe on this used Charlotte Olympia designer resale item. This

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Jimmy Choo Women's Ladine 100 Metallic Fabric Feather Ankle Boots
Jimmy Choo Women's Ladine 100 Metallic Fabric Feather Ankle Boots

Jimmy Choo Women's Ladine 100 Metallic Fabric Feather Ankle Boots

By Jimmy Choo

Located in London, GB

resale item. Details LADINE 100 Anthracite Metallic grainy leather Ankle boots High heel Feather effect

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21st Century and Contemporary British Boots

Prada Black Satin Feather Trim Block Heels Size IT 37
Prada Black Satin Feather Trim Block Heels Size IT 37

Prada Black Satin Feather Trim Block Heels Size IT 37

By Prada

Located in London, GB

Feather trim High heeled Side button detail Elasticated strap Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Pre-Loved Sophia Webster Women's Feather Trim Mules with Perspex Heels
Pre-Loved Sophia Webster Women's Feather Trim Mules with Perspex Heels

Pre-Loved Sophia Webster Women's Feather Trim Mules with Perspex Heels

By Sophia Webster

Located in London, GB

Composition Leather, feather, glitter Size & Fit Heel Height 11cm/4in Size: EU 38 All of CSD’s luxury

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Dior by Galliano 2011 Feather Heels size 40
Dior by Galliano 2011 Feather Heels size 40

Dior by Galliano 2011 Feather Heels size 40

By John Galliano, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

A unique pair of Dior heels with ostrich feather detail around the ankle strap. Possibly 2011

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2010s Italian High Heels

Prada Pink Feather Trimmed Mules Size IT 39
Prada Pink Feather Trimmed Mules Size IT 39

Prada Pink Feather Trimmed Mules Size IT 39

By Prada

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to mules is evident. Minimal wear to both shoe tip where

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clogs Mules

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size 10 Black Silk Jewel & Feather Studded Platform Pumps
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size 10 Black Silk Jewel & Feather Studded Platform Pumps

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Size 10 Black Silk Jewel & Feather Studded Platform Pumps

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in San Francisco, CA

pointed toe with crystal, bead, stud, and feather adornment, covered stiletto heel, and platform. Made in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Python Feather Heel Boots Size 40
F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Python Feather Heel Boots Size 40

F/W 1999 Gianni Versace by Donatella Python Feather Heel Boots Size 40

By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

. Constructed entirely of metallic python, these heeled boots are made complete with fabulous pink feathers at

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1990s Italian Boots

NEW F/W 1999 Atelier Versace by Donatella PVC Strap Feather Heels Size 38
NEW F/W 1999 Atelier Versace by Donatella PVC Strap Feather Heels Size 38

NEW F/W 1999 Atelier Versace by Donatella PVC Strap Feather Heels Size 38

By Atelier Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Presenting a fabulous pair of Atelier Versace feather heels designed by Donatella Versace. From the

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1990s Italian Heels

Olivia Von Halle White Feather Trim Mules Size IT 38
Olivia Von Halle White Feather Trim Mules Size IT 38

Olivia Von Halle White Feather Trim Mules Size IT 38

By Olivia Von Halle

Located in London, GB

item. Details White Cloth Mules Feather trim Flat sole Point toe

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21st Century and Contemporary British Clogs Mules

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Feather Shoes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of feather shoes for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black feather shoes, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Beige and more options on these pages. 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 feather shoes such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo and Prada each produced popular versions that are worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Feather Shoes?

Prices for feather shoes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $156 and can go as high as $3,225, while these items, on average, fetch $550.

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.

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