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Valentino Black Satin And PVC Bow Open Toe Slingback Sandals Size 39.5
Valentino Black Satin And PVC Bow Open Toe Slingback Sandals Size 39.5

Valentino Black Satin And PVC Bow Open Toe Slingback Sandals Size 39.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Chic, elegant and perfect for a host of occasions, these sandals by Valentino will elevate all your

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Valentino Gold Mesh and Crystal Embellished Suede Slingback Sandals Size 37
Valentino Gold Mesh and Crystal Embellished Suede Slingback Sandals Size 37

Valentino Gold Mesh and Crystal Embellished Suede Slingback Sandals Size 37

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These sandals embody the perfect blend of edgy and timeless style. Crafted from quality materials, these shoes will offer you the perfect height for a sophisticated look.

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2010s Sandals

Valentino Black Patent Bow Slingback Heels - 36.5
Valentino Black Patent Bow Slingback Heels - 36.5

Valentino Black Patent Bow Slingback Heels - 36.5

By Valentino

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These Valentino heels are black patent leather. They feature a peeptoe, slingback design, and bow

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

VALENTINO GARAVANI Size 7 Beige Leather Slingback Sandals
VALENTINO GARAVANI Size 7 Beige Leather Slingback Sandals

VALENTINO GARAVANI Size 7 Beige Leather Slingback Sandals

By Valentino

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO GARAVANI sandals comes in a beige leather featuring a slingback style, open toe, flower

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20th Century Heels

VALENTINO black leather ROCKSTUD Slingback Ballet Shoes 40
VALENTINO black leather ROCKSTUD Slingback Ballet Shoes 40

VALENTINO black leather ROCKSTUD Slingback Ballet Shoes 40

By Valentino

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Valentino Rockstud pointed-toe slingback ballet flats in black grained calfskin

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

VALENTINO Shoe patent slingback platform black flower 9 / 39 NEW
VALENTINO Shoe patent slingback platform black flower 9 / 39 NEW

VALENTINO Shoe patent slingback platform black flower 9 / 39 NEW

By Valentino

Located in Miami, FL

Guaranteed authentic VALENTINO patent leather slingback with fabulous flower. Cream patent

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

VALENTINO GARAVANI Size 7 Beige Leather Slingback Sandals
VALENTINO GARAVANI Size 7 Beige Leather Slingback Sandals

VALENTINO GARAVANI Size 7 Beige Leather Slingback Sandals

By Valentino Garavani

Located in San Francisco, CA

VALENTINO GARAVANI sandals comes in a beige leather featuring a slingback style, open toe, flower

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21st Century and Contemporary Sandals

Valentino Poudre Leather V Logo Slingback Heels Size IT 38
Valentino Poudre Leather V Logo Slingback Heels Size IT 38

Valentino Poudre Leather V Logo Slingback Heels Size IT 38

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Never worn. No visible wear to heels is evident on this new Valentino designer resale

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Valentino Black Patent Bow Accent Slingback Heels Size IT 38
Valentino Black Patent Bow Accent Slingback Heels Size IT 38

Valentino Black Patent Bow Accent Slingback Heels Size IT 38

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to heels is evident on this used Valentino designer

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Valentino Grey Satin Bow Peep Toe Slingback Heels Size IT 37
Valentino Grey Satin Bow Peep Toe Slingback Heels Size IT 37

Valentino Grey Satin Bow Peep Toe Slingback Heels Size IT 37

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino designer resale item. Details Grey Satin Heels Slingback Bow detail Peep toe High heeled

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21st Century and Contemporary British Heels

Valentino - EU 39
Valentino - EU 39

Valentino - EU 39

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Size: 39

Valentino - EU 39

By Valentino

Located in Amman, JO

Add a bold touch of Italian luxury to your wardrobe with these Valentino Black Patent Slingback

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

Valentino - EU 38
Valentino - EU 38

Valentino - EU 38

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Size: 38

Valentino - EU 38

By Valentino

Located in Amman, JO

Step into casual glamour with these Valentino Garavani V-logo slingback heels, crafted in chic blue

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Heels

Valentino Rockstud Leather Heels
Valentino Rockstud Leather Heels

Valentino Rockstud Leather Heels

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino Rockstud Leather Heels Nude, slingback heels designed with tonal straps detailed with

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Valentino Red Leather Escape VLogo Slingback Flats Size 38.5
Valentino Red Leather Escape VLogo Slingback Flats Size 38.5

Valentino Red Leather Escape VLogo Slingback Flats Size 38.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These well-crafted Valentino slingback flats have got you covered for all-day plans. They come in a

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino pointy toe shoes with sable rose 40
Valentino pointy toe shoes with sable rose 40

Valentino pointy toe shoes with sable rose 40

By Valentino

Located in New York, NY

Insanely beautiful and elegant Valentino slingback tan leather shoes. Pointy toe with sable fur

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Shoes

Valentino Rockstud Noir Slingback Pumps	38.5
Valentino Rockstud Noir Slingback Pumps	38.5

Valentino Rockstud Noir Slingback Pumps 38.5

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino Rockstud Noir Slingback Pumps Valentino Garavani leather pump with signature Rockstud

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Valentino Rockstud Red Leather Slingback Sandals 39
Valentino Rockstud Red Leather Slingback Sandals 39

Valentino Rockstud Red Leather Slingback Sandals 39

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino Red Rock-stud Stiletto Heels - Pointy toe shape - Rockstud embellishments all over the

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2010s Heels

Valentino Cream Leather Slingback Sandals Size 37
Valentino Cream Leather Slingback Sandals Size 37

Valentino Cream Leather Slingback Sandals Size 37

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These sandals will frame your feet in an elegant manner. Crafted from quality materials, they flaunt a classy display, comfortable insoles & durable heels.

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2010s Sandals

Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps SIZE 38.5
Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps SIZE 38.5

Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps SIZE 38.5

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps Slingback pumps Leather Silver hardware Eyelets

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps SIZE 38.5
Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps SIZE 38.5

Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps SIZE 38.5

By Valentino

Located in London, GB

Valentino Eyelet Trim Leather Slingback Pumps Slingback pumps Leather Silver hardware Eyelets

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21st Century and Contemporary Heels

Valentino Blue Velvet Embellished Slingback Sandals Size 39
Valentino Blue Velvet Embellished Slingback Sandals Size 39

Valentino Blue Velvet Embellished Slingback Sandals Size 39

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Defined by luxe cuts, unique details, durable built, and a blue hue, this pair by Valentino has all

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2010s Italian High Heels

Valentino Red Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38
Valentino Red Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38

Valentino Red Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

With the continued love for logomania, Valentino decided it's time for a more modern interpretation

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Black Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38.5
Valentino Black Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

Valentino Black Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Valentino's sandals are rendered in black leather and feature a sleek pointed-toe silhouette. The

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2010s Italian Heels

Valentino Red Leather Vlogo Slingback Sandals Size 36
Valentino Red Leather Vlogo Slingback Sandals Size 36

Valentino Red Leather Vlogo Slingback Sandals Size 36

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These stunning pumps showcase Valentino's feminine sensibilities and elegant aesthetics. Crafted in

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5
Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Exhibit an elegant style with this pair of Valentino beige pumps. These elegant shoes are crafted

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2010s Italian High Heels

Valentino Brown Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 35
Valentino Brown Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 35

Valentino Brown Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 35

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The addition of Rockstud to these Valentino sandals signifies the meticulous craftsmanship of the

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Discover footwear elegance with these Valentino women's pumps. Meticulously designed, these heels

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2010s Italian Heels

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The addition of Rockstud to these Valentino pumps signifies the meticulous craftsmanship of the

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2010s Italian High Heels

Valentino Brown Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 38.5
Valentino Brown Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 38.5

Valentino Brown Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 38.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The addition of Rockstud to these Valentino sandals marks the exceptional craftsmanship of the

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5
Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Exhibit an elegant style with this pair of Valentino beige pumps. These elegant shoes are crafted

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2010s Italian Heels

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Exhibit an elegant style with this pair of Valentino black pumps. These elegant shoes are crafted

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2010s Italian Heels

Valentino Pink Leather Studded Slingback Sandals Size 38
Valentino Pink Leather Studded Slingback Sandals Size 38

Valentino Pink Leather Studded Slingback Sandals Size 38

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

When considering Valentino, three words come to mind: luxurious, bold, and iconic. These gorgeous

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Tan Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 37.5
Valentino Tan Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 37.5

Valentino Tan Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 37.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

When considering Valentino, three words come to mind: luxurious, bold, and iconic. These gorgeous

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 38
Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 38

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 38

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

When considering Valentino, three words come to mind: luxurious, bold, and iconic. These gorgeous

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2010s Italian High Heels

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 36
Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 36

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 36

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

When considering Valentino, three words come to mind: luxurious, bold, and iconic. These gorgeous

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2010s Italian High Heels

Valentino Pink Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 39
Valentino Pink Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 39

Valentino Pink Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 39

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings! Includes Original Dustbag, Original Box, E...

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5
Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 38.5

By Valentino

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. Includes: Original Dustbag, ...

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37
Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 37

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings! Includes: Original Dustbag

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2010s Italian Heels

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 36.5
Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 36.5

Valentino Black Leather Rockstud Slingback Sandals Size 36.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

These sandals will offer you both luxury and comfort. Made from quality materials, they come in a versatile shade and are equipped with comfortable insoles.

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2010s Italian Low Heels

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 35.5
Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 35.5

Valentino Beige Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 35.5

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings!

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2010s Italian Heels

Valentino Silver Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 40
Valentino Silver Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 40

Valentino Silver Leather Rockstud Slingback Pumps Size 40

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings!

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2010s Italian Sandals

Valentino Black Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38
Valentino Black Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38

Valentino Black Leather VLogo Slingback Pumps Size 38

By Valentino

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Make a chic style statement with these designer pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles perfect for your fashionable outings

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2010s Shoes

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Valentino Slingback For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary valentino slingback you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Brown, Gray and more in stock now. An accessory like this designed by Valentino and REDValentino — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Valentino Slingback?

On average, a valentino slingback on 1stDibs sells for $421, while they’re typically $164 on the low end and $1,003 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Valentino for sale on 1stDibs

The mononymously known Italian designer Valentino Clemente Ludovico Garavani (b. 1932) is renowned for his fashion house of romantic styles and feminine shapes that he founded in Rome in 1960. Valentino dresses, skirts and other apparel captured the hearts of many of Italy’s wealthiest ladies in the couturier’s early days and led to commissions from Babe Paley, Gloria Guinness, Jayne Wrightsman and others on the international best-dressed list (when it still meant something). They sought out Valentino for gorgeous gowns, jackets, elegant daytime wear and even when they needed wedding dresses.

An early fascination with fashion developed when Valentino attended the theater as a child and was dazzled by the evening gowns on stage. While a teenager in Voghera, Lombardy, he studied under Italian designer Ernestina Salvadeo and soon moved to Paris, where he trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne. Valentino spent time apprenticing under haute couturiers Jean Dessès and Guy Laroche, learning how to design and construct high fashion while also thinking about how to strike out on his own.

In 1959, Valentino returned to Italy, and a year later, he opened his own salon, soon joining with longtime professional and personal partner Giancarlo Giammetti. It was located on Rome’s trendy Via Condotti and modeled after the French maisons. One of his earliest clients was Elizabeth Taylor, who discovered Valentino while she was in Rome filming Cleopatra and ordered the white dress that she wore to the premiere of Spartacus.

When the designer launched his first couture line in 1962 with its fiery red colors, it was internationally celebrated, with Valentino soon attiring fashion trendsetters including Princess Margaret and Audrey Hepburn. He formed an especially close friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom he designed numerous dresses. Luxurious drapery with fine needlework, bold uses of color and dramatic flourishes would define Valentino fashion across the decades.

As a fashion house, Valentino is best known for its signature Valentino Red color, though one of its iconic lines is the monochromatic “no colour” collection for which the designer won the Neiman Marcus Award in 1967. (The collection also debuted his trademark “V.”) The white dresses and beige dresses led to a demand for Valentino wedding gowns, with clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Lopez and Anne Hathaway.

Valentino retired from his fashion empire in 2007, with Alessandra Facchinetti and then the duo Maria Grazia Chiuri (who departed in 2016) and Pierpaolo Piccioli succeeding him as creative directors. But Valentino still steps out of retirement for special occasions, such as designing a wedding gown for Princess Madeleine of Sweden in 2013.

Today, the brand offers a range of collections that include the Valentino Garavani line and REDValentino, a diffusion line that is aimed at a younger audience. The house has expanded far beyond women’s haute couture and prêt-à-porter to encompass various lines of accessories, including shoessunglassesscarves and perfume. 

Find vintage Valentino evening dresses, handbags and other items on 1stDibs now.

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.