1940s Shoes and Boots
Shoes and boots inspired by the 1940s. Spectator pumps, two-tone oxfords, peep toes, wedge sandals and sturdy winter and military boots, made in full-grain leather and suede.
1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Mustard Yellow - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Red - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Navy Blue - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Green - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Plum - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Cream - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - White - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Black - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s summer wedge sandals - Brown - Sidse
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1940s / 1950s winter ankle boots - Black - Lillie
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1940s / 1950s winter ankle boots - Red - Lillie
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1940s Women's Military Boots - Black - Robbie
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1940s Women's Military Boots - Brown - Robbie
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1940s / 1950s style suede wedge - Dusty Blue Green - Ella
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1940s / 1950s suede wedge sandals - Lavender - Ella
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1940s / 1950s suede wedge sandals - Black - Ella
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1940s / 1950s suede wedge sandals - Red - Ella
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1940s / 1950s suede wedge sandals - Abricot - Ella
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1940s / 1950s suede wedge sandals - Green - Ella
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1940s / 1950s suede wedge sandals - Blue - Ella
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1940s suede high heel with peep toe - Black - Margaret
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1950s sandals with cloud-shaped pattern - Blue Pastel - Joy
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1950s sandals with cloud-shaped pattern - Mint - Joy
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1950s court shoe - Black - Julia
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1950s court shoe - Maroon Red - Julia
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1940s Men's Military Boots - Brown - Robbie
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1940s Men's Military Boots - Black - Robbie
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1940s summer sandals - Red - Katharine
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1940s summer sandals - Dark Green - Katharine
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VEGAN - 1940s / 1950s style suede wedge - Black - Ella
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VEGAN - 1940s / 1950s style summer sandals / wedges - Cream - Sidse
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VEGAN shoes - 1940s vintage style pumps with shoe lace - Red - Esther
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VEGAN shoes - 1940s vintage style pumps with shoe lace - Navy Blue - Esther
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VEGAN shoes - 1940s vintage style pumps with shoe lace - Green - Esther
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VEGAN shoes - 1940s vintage style pumps with shoe lace - Black - Esther
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1940s Winter Ankle Boots - Black - Marion
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1940s Winter Ankle Boots - Brown - Marion
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1950s court shoe with peep-toe - Gold - Audrey
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1940s - suede wedge sandals - Dark Green - Irene
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1940s - suede wedge sandals - Burgundy - Irene
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FAQ about 1940s shoes
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.
The story of 1940s shoes
The 1940s were shaped by the Second World War. Leather was rationed, so shoes had to be practical and made to last. Women wore sturdy lace-up shoes and pumps with a solid heel for work, while suede, cork wedges and peep toes kept the decade stylish. After work, two-tone spectator shoes took to the dance floor, and winter called for warm, lined boots.
Our 1940s styles are based on originals from the decade. We have kept the period details, from the rosettes and contrast stitching to the shape of the toe and the solid heel.
Every pair is made from full-grain leather or suede in small production runs.
Many styles have discreet silicone inserts under the insole, so you can wear them all day. Several styles also come in wide fit.