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Hermes Paris Shoes

HERMES beige suede PARIS Loafers Flats Shoes 37.5
HERMES beige suede PARIS Loafers Flats Shoes 37.5

HERMES beige suede PARIS Loafers Flats Shoes 37.5

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

These 100% authentic Hermès Paris Loafers in beige suede goatskin offer a timeless and chic look.

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

HERMES Paris Black Pony Skin Leather shoes
HERMES Paris Black Pony Skin Leather shoes

HERMES Paris Black Pony Skin Leather shoes

By Hermès

Located in Amsterdam, NL

These shoes are made from black calf/pony skin leather by the house of Hermes. We offer more Hermes and other luxury brands, view our frontstore Details: The lining is made of very...

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20th Century French Low Heels

Hermes Paris Loafers
Hermes Paris Loafers

Hermes Paris Loafers

By Hermès

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Get your hands on these timeless every day Hermes loafers! The most classic style loafer in goatskin with signature Hermes "H" detail as the focal point. Natural leather with black r...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Hermes Paris Women's Constance Silver Buckle Ivory Leather Italian Loafers 1990s
Hermes Paris Women's Constance Silver Buckle Ivory Leather Italian Loafers 1990s

Hermes Paris Women's Constance Silver Buckle Ivory Leather Italian Loafers 1990s

By Hermès

Located in University City, MO

Hermes Paris Women's Constance brushed silver buckle bone leather Italian loafers Size 38 The bone color leather loafers are adorned with Hermes' iconic H initial Designed with a woo...

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1990s Italian Shoes

Hermès Paris Black Croc Leather Oran Flat Slide Sandals, Size 38.5
Hermès Paris Black Croc Leather Oran Flat Slide Sandals, Size 38.5

Hermès Paris Black Croc Leather Oran Flat Slide Sandals, Size 38.5

By Hermès

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The sandals are made out of black alligator leather with shiny finish. It features signature “H” cut out style. It comes with two original dust bags and the box.

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2010s French Shoes

1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs
1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs

1 OF 1 HERMES PARIS JOHN LOBB EXTRA LARGE SHOE TRUNK HAND DYED LEATHER PANELs

By Hermès, John Lobb

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Hermes Paris for John Lobb shoe trunk and care kit with original accessories plus countless extras Where to begin!

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Leather, Beech

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Hermes Paris Black Croc Double Strap High Heels 39
Hermes Paris Black Croc Double Strap High Heels 39

Hermes Paris Black Croc Double Strap High Heels 39

By Hermès

Located in Lake Park, FL

These are a lovely pair of Hermes Paris Black crocodile double strap high heel. Size 39 Made in Italy Leather sole

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Hermes Blue Leather H Logo Paris Loafers Size 35
Hermes Blue Leather H Logo Paris Loafers Size 35

Hermes Blue Leather H Logo Paris Loafers Size 35

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Hermès loafers embellished with a palladium-plated metal detail, for an elegant look both day and evening. Black leather sole Heel covered in black leather strips Nutmeg kid brown i...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Hermès Lace-Up Sneakers in white calfskin leather
Hermès Lace-Up Sneakers in white calfskin leather

Hermès Lace-Up Sneakers in white calfskin leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermès​ ​Lace-Up​ ​Sneakers​ ​in​ ​white​ ​calfskin​ ​leather Outsole:​ ​Rubber​ ​tread Signature:​ ​“Hermès​ ​Paris,​ ​Made​ ​in​ ​Italy” Size:​ ​44​ ​(US​ ​10.5) Reference:​ ​102...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

New Hermès Rivage sandals with multicolored suede, size 36 (5 US)
New Hermès Rivage sandals with multicolored suede, size 36 (5 US)

New Hermès Rivage sandals with multicolored suede, size 36 (5 US)

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Stunning​ ​Hermès​ ​Rivage​ ​sandals​ ​with​ ​multicolored​ ​suede​ ​anchor​ ​chain​ ​motifs Size:​ ​36​ ​(5​ ​USA) Heel​ ​height:​ ​1cm Signature:​ ​"Hermès​ ​Paris" Reference:​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Hermès Stadium Women's sneakers, Size 40
Hermès Stadium Women's sneakers, Size 40

Hermès Stadium Women's sneakers, Size 40

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

For a fan of vintage 60s and Emilio Pucci world! Each shoe is different.. " Sneaker in technical canvas and suede goatskin with fixed laces for slip-on wear A sportswear inspired st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Hermès H Sneakers in silver leather
Hermès H Sneakers in silver leather

Hermès H Sneakers in silver leather

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermès​ ​H​ ​sneakers​ ​in​ ​silver​ ​leather Signature:​ ​"Hermès​ ​Paris,​ ​Made​ ​in​ ​Italy" Size:​ ​40 Sole​ ​length:​ ​30​ ​cm​ ​(11.9​ ​Inches) Reference:​ ​101922 General​ ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Hermès Paris Loafer - '20s
Hermès Paris Loafer - '20s

Hermès Paris Loafer - '20s

By Hermès

Located in Milano, Lombardia

These calfskin moccasins from Hermès Paris are more than just a classic loafer. With an iconic metal-plated H logo on the belt, they elevate any outfit to an elegant and sophisticate...

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2010s Shoes

HERMES Paris Chocolate Brown Leather Flats Size 39.5
HERMES Paris Chocolate Brown Leather Flats Size 39.5

HERMES Paris Chocolate Brown Leather Flats Size 39.5

By Hermès

Located in University City, MO

The shoes are designed with a low wood heel Stamped: HERMES Paris Made in Italy

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1990s Italian Shoes

Hermes Paris Gilt H Buckle Brown Leather Pumps c 1970
Hermes Paris Gilt H Buckle Brown Leather Pumps c 1970

Hermes Paris Gilt H Buckle Brown Leather Pumps c 1970

By Hermès

Located in University City, MO

Hermes Paris Gilt H metal buckle brown leather pumps c 1970 The classic designer pumps are covered with caramel brown leather.

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1970s French Shoes

HERMES Paris Brown Leather Boots
HERMES Paris Brown Leather Boots

HERMES Paris Brown Leather Boots

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Vintage Boots Hermes made from soft brown calf skin leather with zipper closure and nude leather interior. Size EU 36.5 Signs of wear at the bottom, need new soles. Please note th...

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20th Century French Boots

HERMES PARIS Light Blue OASIS SANDALS Shoes SLIDES Size 36 w/ BOX
HERMES PARIS Light Blue OASIS SANDALS Shoes SLIDES Size 36 w/ BOX

HERMES PARIS Light Blue OASIS SANDALS Shoes SLIDES Size 36 w/ BOX

By Hermès

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: HERMES Paris - Made in Italy Condition (please read our condition chart below): GOOD CONDITION: Some light wear or small defect.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sandals

Hermes Paris Caramel Leather Buckle Pumps c 1970
Hermes Paris Caramel Leather Buckle Pumps c 1970

Hermes Paris Caramel Leather Buckle Pumps c 1970

Located in University City, MO

HERMES Paris Caramel leather buckle pumps c 1970 The stylish retro shoes are covered with light brown leather with a buckle detail.

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1970s French Shoes

HERMES Moccasin black model "Paris" shoes  , 2019
HERMES Moccasin black model "Paris" shoes  , 2019

HERMES Moccasin black model "Paris" shoes , 2019

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Hermès Paris Moccasin black model "Paris" shoes , 2019 Tapered kidskin moccasins, embellished with a palladium plated metal detail, new dust bags included.

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2010s Shoes

Hermès Paris Loafers
Hermès Paris Loafers

Hermès Paris Loafers

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Hermès Paris loafers Paris model In kid embellished with a detail in gold metal, Black color size 35 like new condition with box and dust bag

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2010s Italian Shoes

HERMES PARIS Green patent leather ring & bar loafers
HERMES PARIS Green patent leather ring & bar loafers

HERMES PARIS Green patent leather ring & bar loafers

By Hermès

Located in Newport Beach, CA

HERMES PARIS Green patent leather loafers with polished silver ring & bar hardware front. Made in France Insole toe to heel: 9-1/4", widest width of insole: 3", heel height: 1"

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

Hermes Black Leather Paris Slip On Loafers Size 44
Hermes Black Leather Paris Slip On Loafers Size 44

Hermes Black Leather Paris Slip On Loafers Size 44

By Hermès

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Hermes is all set to impress you with these stunning shoes. Crafted from fine materials they feature closed toes. This pair of designer shoes will raise your style factor.

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2010s Shoes

Hermes Paris Moccasin kidskin color taupe palladium-plated H
Hermes Paris Moccasin kidskin color taupe palladium-plated H

Hermes Paris Moccasin kidskin color taupe palladium-plated H

By Hermès

Located in Milan, IT

Mocassini Hermes Paris model Kidskin, palladium-plated H buckle, leather lining and insole, leather sole Color: taupe , brand new in box. Made in Italy Size 35 1/2 EU Size 1,5 UK ...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Hermes Black Paris loafer Size 37.5
Hermes Black Paris loafer Size 37.5

Hermes Black Paris loafer Size 37.5

By Hermès

Located in Nicosia, CY

Size 37.5 Loafer in goatskin with signature "H" detail. For a chic look.

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2010s Italian Moccasins

Hermès Paris Coral Suede Peep-toe Pumps
Hermès Paris Coral Suede Peep-toe Pumps

Hermès Paris Coral Suede Peep-toe Pumps

By Hermès

Located in Antwerp, BE

Hermès Paris Peep-toe Pumps in vibrant red suede. The red color is more a coral red, than a tomato red. With yellow gold-tone buckles.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Sandals

Hermès laced "Quick" Sneakers in beige leather, size 44.5
Hermès laced "Quick" Sneakers in beige leather, size 44.5

Hermès laced "Quick" Sneakers in beige leather, size 44.5

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermes "Quick" lace-up sneakers in natural leather Rubber notched sole Signature: "Hermès Paris, Made in Italy" Size: 44.5 Reference: 101921 General condition: 6.5/10 Sold with du...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Hermès laced "Quick" Sneakers in beige lambskin, size 44.5
Hermès laced "Quick" Sneakers in beige lambskin, size 44.5

Hermès laced "Quick" Sneakers in beige lambskin, size 44.5

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermès​ ​Sneakers​ ​Runners​ ​"Quick"​ ​in​ ​lambskin​ ​laced​ ​beige​ ​lambskin​ ​leather Signature:​ ​"Hermès​ ​Paris,​ ​Made​ ​in​ ​Italy" Size:​ ​44.5​ ​ Reference:​ ​101920 Ge...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

New - Hermès Chris Men's Sneakers in white calf - Size 43.5
New - Hermès Chris Men's Sneakers in white calf - Size 43.5

New - Hermès Chris Men's Sneakers in white calf - Size 43.5

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Men’s sneakers Hermès model "Chris" in white calf leather, a black rubber outsole, a white rubber intersemelle and a natural goat lining Signature «Hermès Paris» in the sole Size: 4...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Hermès Paris 'Horse Shoe' Cigar Drum

Hermès Paris 'Horse Shoe' Cigar Drum

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

A very stylish, heavy gauge silver plated tobacco or cigar drum, the main body with engine turned decoration with a plain, highly polished lid, with an applied cast gilded ‘horse sho...

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Vintage 1950s French Other Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal

HERMES PARIS Burgundy shearling tall boots
HERMES PARIS Burgundy shearling tall boots

HERMES PARIS Burgundy shearling tall boots

By Hermès

Located in Newport Beach, CA

HERMES PARIS 100% Shearling leather, tall boots in gorgeous burgundy skin with plush, beige inner 'fur'. 18" tall boots that can be cuffed and folded over to accommodate different...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoes

New - Hermès boots for men in black calf leather, Size 44
New - Hermès boots for men in black calf leather, Size 44

New - Hermès boots for men in black calf leather, Size 44

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful​ ​Hermès​ ​boots​ ​for​ ​men​ ​in​ ​black​ ​calf​ ​leather,​ ​leather​ ​soles Signature:​ ​"Hermès​ ​Paris,​ ​Made​ ​in​ ​Italy" Size:​ ​44 Reference:​ ​101666 General​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boots

Brand New Hermès Ancora soft loafer in black goat, size 44
Brand New Hermès Ancora soft loafer in black goat, size 44

Brand New Hermès Ancora soft loafer in black goat, size 44

By Hermès

Located in Paris, IDF

Hermès​ ​Ancora​ ​soft​ ​goat​ ​loafer,​ ​cut​ ​out​ ​«H»,​ ​for​ ​a​ ​casual​ ​look​ ​and​ ​an​ ​elegant​ ​silhouette.​ ​A​ ​men’s​ ​wardrobe​ ​essential Orange​ ​leather​ ​sole,​ ​...

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21st Century and Contemporary French High Heels

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By Givenchy

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Hermes Paris Shoes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of hermes paris shoes for sale on 1stDibs. For hermes paris shoes, red is a pretty popular color, but we also have gray, brown, black and more in stock now. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. Hermes paris shoes designed by Hermès — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 Hermes Paris Shoes?

Prices for hermes paris shoes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $425 and can go as high as $28,228, while these items, on average, fetch $1,850.

Hermès for sale on 1stDibs

For Hermès, what began as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen would eventually grow into one of the most storied fashion labels in the world. In 1837, German-born French entrepreneur Thierry Hermès opened a saddle and harness purveyor in Paris. Gradually, the house extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and modernist jewelry to pillows and handbags.

The first top-handled bag ever produced by Hermès was the Haut à courroies, which made its debut in 1892. A tall bag secured with a folded leather flap (fastened with bridle-inspired straps), it was designed to transport riding boots and a harness.

As the world made the switch from horse to automobile, the bag adapted, becoming a multifunctional travel satchel instead of a designated saddlebag. Today, 120 years later, the HAC remains in Hermès’s line — and its distinctive flap and clasping straps have laid the groundwork for some of the house’s other iconic bags.

In the 1930s, Robert Dumas (son-in-law to Émile-Maurice Hermès, Thierry’s grandson) designed a smaller, trapezoidal take on the flap bag with a handle and two side straps. Later, actress Grace Kelly, then engaged to Prince Rainier of Monaco, is said to have used one of these bags to conceal her pregnancy during the 1950s. Because she was photographed constantly, the coverage catapulted her handbag to international popularity.

In 1977, Hermès officially renamed the model for her, and the Kelly bag was born. Each Kelly bag takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches owe solely to one Hermès artisan.

Robert Dumas was also responsible for another one of the brand’s most iconic offerings: the launch of its first silk scarf on the occasion of Hermès’s 100th anniversary in 1937. Based on a woodblock designed by Dumas and printed on Chinese silk, the accessory was an immediate hit.

Today, vintage Hermès scarves, typically adorned in rich colors and elaborate patterns, serve many functions, just as they did back then. Well-heeled women wear it on their heads, around their necks and, in a genius piece of cross-promotion, tied to the straps of their Hermès bags. Kelly even once used one as a sling for her broken arm.

In 1981, Robert Dumas’s son Jean-Louis Dumas, then Hermès chairman, found himself sitting next to French actress and musician Jane Birkin on a plane, where she was complaining about finding a suitable carryall for the necessary accoutrements of motherhood. After the two travelers were properly introduced, Birkin helped design Jean-Louis’s most famous contribution to the Hermès canon: the Birkin bag, a roomy, square catchall with the HAC’s trademark leather flap top and the addition of a lock and key.

Owing to the brand’s legendary commitment to deft, handcrafted construction, the Birkin is an investment that is coveted by collectors everywhere.

While the Kelly and Birkin may be standouts, gracing the arms of everyone from royal heiresses to hip-hop stars in the past few decades, the handbags are but a small part of Hermès’s fashion offerings.

Since the 1920s, the brand has produced some of the most desirable leather goods in the world. There’s the Constance bag, a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy, the recently relaunched 1970s-era Evelyne and, on the vintage market, a slew of designs dating back to the 1920s.

Good design never goes out of style. Find a variety of vintage Hermès handbags, day dresses, shoes and more on 1stDibs.

Questions About Hermès
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Hermès is so special for a few reasons. The French luxury house is one of the most storied fashion labels in the world and has a rich heritage that dates back to 1837.

    Hermès began in Paris as a maker of leather equestrian goods for European noblemen. The house later extended into accessories and luggage for its riders, and today, in paying homage to its origins, the family-run luxury brand resurfaces horse motifs in everything from clothing and jewelry to pillows and handbags.

    Hermès artisans spend years honing their craft as apprentices before they produce Hermès pieces in premium materials. For example, the Kelly bag, which was named in tribute to one of its biggest fans, Grace Kelly, takes between 18 and 25 hours to produce, and its 680 hand stitches are made by one Hermès artisan. Each Birkin tote is also hand-sewn according to Hermès’s centuries-old saddle-stitching technique, and its exotic leathers, a variety that includes ostrich and crocodile, are subsequently painted and polished by house craftsmen in France.

    On 1stDibs, explore a selection of vintage Hermès handbags and accessories.