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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.
- What shoes are pumps?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Shoes with high heels are called pumps. The heel can be a stiletto, a block or a taper, depending on the design. In addition, pumps also feature low vamps that expose the top of the foot. Often, pumps have closed toes, but some do feature cutouts at the front called peep-toes. Explore a diverse assortment of pumps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends. While comfort is often a matter of personal preference, Manolo Blahnik shoes are known for a comfortable feel that supports the foot as you walk. Lower heels are usually more comfortable than higher ones. Shop a range of Manolo Blahnik stiletto pumps from top boutiques worldwide on 1stDibs.
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