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Manolo Blahnik Shoes Size 39

MANOLO BLAHNIK brown suede BAYLOW 50 Ankle Boots Shoes 39
MANOLO BLAHNIK brown suede BAYLOW 50 Ankle Boots Shoes 39

MANOLO BLAHNIK brown suede BAYLOW 50 Ankle Boots Shoes 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Zürich, CH

Measurements Imprinted Size 39 Shoe Size 39 Inside Sole 26cm (10.1in) Width 8cm (3.1in) Heel 5cm (2in) Top Circumference 24cm (9.4in) Shop Zurich - Rämistrasse All our listings incl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Coppery Bronze Faux Python Pump 39 / 9 New
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Coppery Bronze Faux Python Pump 39 / 9 New

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Coppery Bronze Faux Python Pump 39 / 9 New

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Miami, FL

NEW or NEVER WORN. Final Sale SIZE 39 USA SIZE 9 SHOE MEASURES: HEEL 4" UPPER SOLE 10.5" CONDITION: NEW or NEVER WORN

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

Manolo Blahnik Olive Snake Carolyne Slingback Pumps - Size 39
Manolo Blahnik Olive Snake Carolyne Slingback Pumps - Size 39

Manolo Blahnik Olive Snake Carolyne Slingback Pumps - Size 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Manolo Blahnik Olive Snake Carolyne Slingback Pumps Size 39. These Manolo Blahnik Carolyne pumps exudes an undeniably luxurious brand of sophistication when its classic slingback sil...

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2010s Italian Heels

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Small Studs Silver Heel 39 / 9 New
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Small Studs Silver Heel 39 / 9 New

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Small Studs Silver Heel 39 / 9 New

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Miami, FL

Shop luxury selections at mightychic. final sale SIZE 39 USA SIZE 9 SHOE MEASURES: HEEL 4" UPPER SOLE 10.5" CONDITION: NEW or NEVER WORN

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

1990s Manolo Blahnik Size 39 / 9 Black Patent Leather Spectator Vintage Heels
1990s Manolo Blahnik Size 39 / 9 Black Patent Leather Spectator Vintage Heels

1990s Manolo Blahnik Size 39 / 9 Black Patent Leather Spectator Vintage Heels

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Diego, CA

Very comfortable. These shoes are a timeless addition to any wardrobe. In good condition, with wear to the sole Made in Italy Marked Size 39 / US 9

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1990s Italian Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Size 39 / 9 Brown Leather Black White Striped Toe Slingback Pumps
Manolo Blahnik Size 39 / 9 Brown Leather Black White Striped Toe Slingback Pumps

Manolo Blahnik Size 39 / 9 Brown Leather Black White Striped Toe Slingback Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Diego, CA

This pair is in excellent condition and has been worn only once, maintaining beautifully crisp structure and finish. Marked Size: 39 Estimated Size: US 9 (best suited for narrow to ...

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2010s Italian Shoes

Vintage Manolo Blahnik Embroidered Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules Pumps 39
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Embroidered Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules Pumps 39

Vintage Manolo Blahnik Embroidered Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules Pumps 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Vintage Manolo Blahnik Embroidered Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules Pumps 39 Color Red Size 39IT Heel Height 2.25in Felt upper Leather sole Pointed toe Low heel height Tribal abstra...

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Early 2000s Shoes

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8 Navy Suede Slingback Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8 Navy Suede Slingback Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 8 Navy Suede Slingback Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK "Allurasan 50 Almond Toe" navy suede featuring slingback style, and block heel. Dusty bag included. Handmade in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 39 1/2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Manolo Blahnik Vintage Mary Jane Pumps BLACK SIZE 39.5 SJP ICONIC
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Mary Jane Pumps BLACK SIZE 39.5 SJP ICONIC

Manolo Blahnik Vintage Mary Jane Pumps BLACK SIZE 39.5 SJP ICONIC

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Ardmore, PA

Manolo Blahnik Camparis Patent Leather Mary Jane Pumps. Black. Size 39 1/2 Vintage. Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw. Pointed toe. Grossgrain trim.

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2010s Italian Shoes

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Patent Leather Two Tone Pointed Toe Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Patent Leather Two Tone Pointed Toe Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Patent Leather Two Tone Pointed Toe Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK "Taylerbinu d'Orsay" pumps in a black patent leather featuring pointed toe, and leather sole. Dusty bag included. Handmade in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Tan Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Tan Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Tan Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK "Taylerbinu d'Orsay" black and tan suede featuring pointed toe, and leather sole. Dusty bag included. Handmade in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 39 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Pink Grey Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Pink Grey Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Pink Grey Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK "Taylerbinu d'Orsay" pumps in a pink and grey suede featuring pointed toe, and leather sole. Dusty bag included. Handmade in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Mar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Tan Black Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Tan Black Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Tan Black Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK "Taylerbinu d'Orsay" pumps in a black and tan suede featuring pointed toe, and leather sole. Dusty bag included. Handmade in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Mar...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Blue Red Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Blue Red Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Blue Red Suede Two Tone Suede Pointed Toe Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK "Taylerbinu d'Orsay" pumps in a red and blue mixed of suede and denim featuring pointed toe, and leather sole. Dusty bag included. Handmade in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owne...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Manolo Blahnik Gold & Black Suede Printed Jewel Toe Pumps circa Y2K
Manolo Blahnik Gold & Black Suede Printed Jewel Toe Pumps circa Y2K

Manolo Blahnik Gold & Black Suede Printed Jewel Toe Pumps circa Y2K

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Manolo Blahnik Gold & Black Suede Printed Jewel Toe Pumps from the Y2K era are a stunning example of luxury footwear that seamlessly blends opulence with contemporary style. Craf...

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Early 2000s High Heels

Lip Stick Red Satin Monolo Blahnik Kitten Heels
Lip Stick Red Satin Monolo Blahnik Kitten Heels

Lip Stick Red Satin Monolo Blahnik Kitten Heels

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in valatie, NY

Monolo Blahnik kitten heal pumps in a lipstick red satin with red ribbon trim and a red satin button. Size EU 39, US 8, 2.25"H heels. Has Monolo Blank label and bottom is marked ''Ma...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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Manolo Blahnik Brown Leather Perforated Pumps Size 39
Manolo Blahnik Brown Leather Perforated Pumps Size 39

Manolo Blahnik Brown Leather Perforated Pumps Size 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Exhibit an elegant style with this pair of pumps. These elegant shoes are crafted from quality materials. They are set on durable soles and sleek heels.

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2010s Heels

Manolo Blahnik Pink Canvas Aspro Slingback Pumps Size 39
Manolo Blahnik Pink Canvas Aspro Slingback Pumps Size 39

Manolo Blahnik Pink Canvas Aspro Slingback Pumps Size 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Exuding femininity and elegance these pumps feature a chic silhouette with an attractive design. You can wear these pumps for a stylish look.

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2010s Heels

Manolo Blahnik White Leather Heels - NEW, size 39 1/2 (EU)
Manolo Blahnik White Leather Heels - NEW, size 39 1/2 (EU)

Manolo Blahnik White Leather Heels - NEW, size 39 1/2 (EU)

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Manolo Blahnik White Leather Heels Size: 39 1/2 (EU) Conditions: Practically new, never worn before. But it has a beige stain on the outer sole that was put to cover some measurement...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

Manolo Blahnik Kaki Suede Heels - NEW, size 39 1/2 (EU)
Manolo Blahnik Kaki Suede Heels - NEW, size 39 1/2 (EU)

Manolo Blahnik Kaki Suede Heels - NEW, size 39 1/2 (EU)

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Manolo Blahnik Khaki Suede Heels Size 39 1/2 (EU) Never worn. Length: 27.5 cm Width: 8 cm Heel height: 6 cm Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels

Manolo Blahnik Black Silk with Spirals Heels
Manolo Blahnik Black Silk with Spirals Heels

Manolo Blahnik Black Silk with Spirals Heels

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Somo (Santander), ES

Manolo Blahnik Heels Color: Black Size 39 1/2 Conditions: Excellent Heel height: 5.5 cm Made in Italy

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK grey SATIN EMBELLISHED Ballet Flats Shoes 39
MANOLO BLAHNIK grey SATIN EMBELLISHED Ballet Flats Shoes 39

MANOLO BLAHNIK grey SATIN EMBELLISHED Ballet Flats Shoes 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Zürich, CH

Measurements Imprinted Size 39 Shoe Size 39 Inside Sole 26cm (10.1in) Width 8cm (3.1in) Heel 1cm (0.4in) Hardware Silver-Tone All our listings include only the listed item unless ot...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Size 39 Bronze Strappy Sandals 46mb54s
Manolo Blahnik Size 39 Bronze Strappy Sandals 46mb54s

Manolo Blahnik Size 39 Bronze Strappy Sandals 46mb54s

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Manolo Blahnik Size 39 Bronze Strappy Sandals 46mb54s

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9.2" Width: 3.1" Height: 6.8" Heel Height: 4.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Size: 39 Exterior: Excellent Insoles: Ve...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

MANOLO BLAHNIK navy blue satin HANGISI CRYSTAL Ballet Flats Shoes 39
MANOLO BLAHNIK navy blue satin HANGISI CRYSTAL Ballet Flats Shoes 39

MANOLO BLAHNIK navy blue satin HANGISI CRYSTAL Ballet Flats Shoes 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Zürich, CH

Measurements Imprinted Size 39 Shoe Size 39 Inside Sole 26cm (10.1in) Width 8cm (3.1in) Heel 1cm (0.4in) All our listings include only the listed item unless otherwise specified in ...

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2010s Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Timeless Black Alligator Pump 39 / 9
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Timeless Black Alligator Pump 39 / 9

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Timeless Black Alligator Pump 39 / 9

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Miami, FL

NEW or NEVER WORN. final sale SIZE 39 USA SIZE 9 SHOE MEASURES: HEEL 3.5" UPPER SOLE 10.5" CONDITION: NEW or NEVER WORN

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2010s Italian High Heels

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Charcoal White Pump 39 / 9
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Charcoal White Pump 39 / 9

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Black Charcoal White Pump 39 / 9

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Miami, FL

Charcoal patent leather heel and pointed toe. SIZE 39 USA 9 SHOE MEASURES: HEEL 4" INNER SOLE 10" CONDITION: MINT

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2010s Italian High Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK navy blue velvet EUFRASIA LTD ED Ballet Flats Shoes 39
MANOLO BLAHNIK navy blue velvet EUFRASIA LTD ED Ballet Flats Shoes 39

MANOLO BLAHNIK navy blue velvet EUFRASIA LTD ED Ballet Flats Shoes 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Zürich, CH

Measurements Imprinted Size 39 Shoe Size 39 Inside Sole 26cm (10.1in) Width 8cm (3.1in) Heel 1cm (0.4in) All our listings include only the listed item unless otherwise specified in ...

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2010s Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Black & Gold Paisley Satin Pumps - Size 39
Manolo Blahnik Black & Gold Paisley Satin Pumps - Size 39

Manolo Blahnik Black & Gold Paisley Satin Pumps - Size 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Krakow, PL

Manolo Blahnik Black & Gold Embroidered Paisley Satin Pumps – Sz.39 – Very Good Condition These luxurious Manolo Blahnik Traspuesto pumps are crafted in black satin with gold embro...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Manolo Blahnik Ombre Snakeskin Flats sz 39
Manolo Blahnik Ombre Snakeskin Flats sz 39

Manolo Blahnik Ombre Snakeskin Flats sz 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in New York, NY

Manolo Blahnik Ombre Snakeskin Flats sz 39 Color: Purple Materials: Snakeskin Closure/Opening: Slide on Overall Condition: Very good pre-owned condition, with light wear to insoles,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Shoes

MANOLO BLAHNIK Mule Clear Lucite 39 / 9
MANOLO BLAHNIK Mule Clear Lucite 39 / 9

MANOLO BLAHNIK Mule Clear Lucite 39 / 9

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Miami, FL

NEVER WORN. Perfect for a foot size 8 1/2 to 9. (As opposed to a size 9 to 9 1/2) more pictures available upon request final sale SIZE 39 USA SIZE 9 SHOE MEASURES: HEE...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Vintage Pump Gray Satin and Tulle Diamante Detail 39 / 9
Manolo Blahnik Shoe Vintage Pump Gray Satin and Tulle Diamante Detail 39 / 9

Manolo Blahnik Shoe Vintage Pump Gray Satin and Tulle Diamante Detail 39 / 9

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Miami, FL

The beautifully shaped Manolo high heel. Comes with sleeper. Final Sale SIZE 39 USA SIZE 9 SHOE MEASURES: HEEL 4.5 UPPER SOLE a hair under 11 CONDITION: MINT

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2010s Italian Shoes

MANOLO BLAHNIK Shoe copper snake 9 sensational  MINT
MANOLO BLAHNIK Shoe copper snake 9 sensational  MINT

MANOLO BLAHNIK Shoe copper snake 9 sensational MINT

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Miami, FL

Gorgeous copper colour python that is utterly neutral. Open toe, open sides and a Mary Jane style strap. Buckle is also snake covered. Signature heel. Worn one time only indoors....

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Vintage Manolo Blahnik Denim Beaded Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules 39
Vintage Manolo Blahnik Denim Beaded Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules 39

Vintage Manolo Blahnik Denim Beaded Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Vintage Manolo Blahnik Denim Beaded Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Mules 39 Color Blue Multi Size 39IT Heel Height 2.25in Denim upper Leather sole Kitten heel Pointed toe Beaded pompom em...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Manolo Blahnik BB Suede Pumps
Manolo Blahnik BB Suede Pumps

Manolo Blahnik BB Suede Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

Featuring leather lining, soles and insoles. Rrp £535 Size – 39 Condition – Good (General signs of wear) Composition – Suede Comes with – Shoes Only

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Manolo Blahnik Coral Leather Jewel Toe Bar Ankle Wrap High Heel Sandals 39
Manolo Blahnik Coral Leather Jewel Toe Bar Ankle Wrap High Heel Sandals 39

Manolo Blahnik Coral Leather Jewel Toe Bar Ankle Wrap High Heel Sandals 39

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Manolo Blahnik coral leather ankle wrap high heel sandals with coral, turquoise, crystal rhinestone & leather toe bar strap at each shoe front.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Black Satin T- Strap Sandals
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Black Satin T- Strap Sandals

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Black Satin T- Strap Sandals

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK sandals comes in a black satin with a velvet trim featuring a t-strap style, open toe, and a stiletto heel. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 39 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

Manolo Blahnik Vintage Silk Ankle Tie Heels
Manolo Blahnik Vintage Silk Ankle Tie Heels

Manolo Blahnik Vintage Silk Ankle Tie Heels

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in London, GB

Gorgeous vintage Manolo Blahnik silk ankle tie heels. Worn once and come with dustbag. Made from glossy golden mustard silk with coordinating ribbon ankle ties and mid height heels. ...

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2010s Unknown Shoes

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Brown Silk Ruffled Kitten Heels Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Brown Silk Ruffled Kitten Heels Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Brown Silk Ruffled Kitten Heels Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK pumps in a brown silk fabric featuring ruffle trim, pointed toe, and kitten heel. Handmade in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 39 Measurements: He...

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Red Pointed Mary Jane Campari Pumps
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Red Pointed Mary Jane Campari Pumps

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9 Red Pointed Mary Jane Campari Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

MANOLO BLAHNIK puymps come in semi matte bold red patent leather and feature a signature pointed toe, covered stiletto heel, faille piping and Mary Jane strap. Minor wear. With box. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Silk Satin Peep Toe Bow Mules
MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Silk Satin Peep Toe Bow Mules

MANOLO BLAHNIK Size 9.5 Black Silk Satin Peep Toe Bow Mules

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Francisco, CA

These gorgeous MANOLO BLAHNIK mules come in black silk satin and feature a peep toe strap with large bow detail and covered stiletto heel. Unworn with anti slip sole added. Made in I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Pointed-Toe Pumps
Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Pointed-Toe Pumps

Manolo Blahnik Black Leather Pointed-Toe Pumps

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in New York, NY

Product details: Black leather pointed-toe pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Designer size 39. 4" heel height. Condition: Pre-owned. Very good. Scuffing at outer soles. Some wear at interior....

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21st Century and Contemporary French Heels

MANOLO BLAHNIK jet black clog boots with brass studs
MANOLO BLAHNIK jet black clog boots with brass studs

MANOLO BLAHNIK jet black clog boots with brass studs

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Gorgeous jet black suede boots with wool soles and brass grommets from Manolo Blahnik dating to the early 1990's. Labeled a size 39 which best fits a US 8.5 or 9. Very good condition.

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1980s Italian Shoes

Manolo Blahnik Multicolour Plaid Buckle Mule Heels
Manolo Blahnik Multicolour Plaid Buckle Mule Heels

Manolo Blahnik Multicolour Plaid Buckle Mule Heels

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Wembley, GB

Interdite Vintage presents a pair of Manolo Blahnik Multicolour Plaid Buckle Mule Heels These iconic mule heels were famously featured in Sex and the City (Season 3, Ep 3) on Carrie ...

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Early 2000s Italian Heels

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Manolo Blahnik Shoes Size 39 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary manolo blahnik shoes size 39 for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Beige, Blue and more. If you’re looking for a manolo blahnik shoes size 39 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding a manolo blahnik shoes size 39 for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Manolo Blahnik Shoes Size 39?

The price for a manolo blahnik shoes size 39 starts at $246 and tops out at $1,275, and on average, selling for $570.

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There may be no designer with as wide a breadth of references as the fashion and footwear icon Manolo Blahnik, whose stated sources of inspiration for the creation of his sublime shoes include — but are not limited to — Diana Vreeland, ancient Greece, 21st-century architecture, Spanish cinema and Piet Mondrian.

It’s a fittingly robust list for someone who has spent a lifetime in the self-described “pursuit of beauty.”

Born in 1942 in Spain’s Canary Islands, Blahnik had an early exposure to shoemaking: During World War II, his designer-shoe-loving mother enlisted a local cobbler to teach her to make her own footwear from available materials. The young Blahnik was intrigued.

After briefly studying law in Switzerland with the intention of becoming a diplomat, Blahnik moved to Paris, where he took a job in a vintage clothing shop while studying art at École des Beaux-Arts as well as set design at the art school of the Louvre. It wasn’t until years later, however, that he would realize his calling as a shoe designer. In the late 1960s, Blahnik relocated to London, where he worked for both the Sunday Times and Vogue. In the early 1970s, the renowned American Vogue editor Diana Vreeland saw his sketches and urged him to pursue footwear.

After a debut collection for celebrated fashion designer Ossie Clark — featuring models that Blahnik had gotten to know through his work in the fashion industry, among them Twiggy — received acclaim, he created footwear for illustrious dressmaker Jean Muir and apprenticed with professional shoemakers in London to perfect his craft. By 1973 he had bought out the shoe boutique Zapata and made it his own. Bloomingdale’s introduced him to the American market with a collection a few years later.

Vintage Manolo Blahnik shoes are famous for their theatricality, as the designer is well known for the whimsical, fantastical elements he brings to footwear, often in an explosive palette. “I have always approached color in a bold way, from all angles and variations,” he once said. “Always searching for the poetry of an impossible color.” Tack on teetering height as a trademark that took shape from early on.

“Those poor girls couldn’t walk properly, but people loved it,” the designer recalled of his early models. “Sir Cecil Beaton said to me, ‘Is this a new way of walking?’” To take it from pop culture, it indeed might have been: People are still talking about the night that Bianca Jagger dazzled, horseback, at Studio 54 in a Halston dress and Blahnik shoes on her 30th birthday, and, decades later, the footwear icon was rendered a household name during the long-running television series Sex and the City.

Today, Manolo Blahnik remains a virtual synonym for luxury shoes. Find a range of his footwear and handbags 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.