Chaussures des années 1940

Rationing during the war made shoes simpler and sturdier, but no less stylish. Women wore lace-up oxfords and pumps with a solid medium heel for work, two-tone spectator shoes at the weekend, and peep toes and wedge sandals in summer. Suede became popular because leather was rationed.

Pumps with a sturdy, medium-high heel, often in suede with details such as rosettes, bows or contrast stitching, along with spectator pumps and peep toes. Lucy, Luise, Edith and Jean are good examples.

Two-tone shoes, usually in a light leather with a darker toe and heel. They were the classic weekend and swing dance shoe of the 1930s and 1940s. Lucy, Grace and Clara are our spectator and two-tone styles.

Yes. Lucy, Clara, Grace, Emily, Edith, Esther, Luise and Ida are available in wide fit. Look for the "Wide available" label.

Yes. Robbie is a 1940s military boot made for both men and women, and Charles is a two-tone spectator shoe inspired by the 1930s and 1940s.