Terrific 1940s shoes! These brown leather pumps have an asymmetric lace up with a pointed "tongue" and squared open toes, so delightfully Deco. They're coy slingbacks with a 2 3/4-inch heel and beautiful craftsmanship. Late 1930s to early 40s deadstock.

Ladies' Shoe Size
Marked 5 B

Measurements
Ball of Foot Width 2 7/8, Toe to Heel Length 8 5/8 Inches
Shoe measurements are taken at insole without ease subtracted.

Era
1940s

Label
' Charm Step / CHANSONETTE ' stamped to insole

Materials
Chestnut brown top grain leather, matching brown paperboard insoles, tan leather outsoles (may need scoring before use)

Closure
Glossy brown rayon twill shoelaces with wooden beads

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Never worn and very nice, the leather is nice and supple as new, the right shoe has hints of hairlines to the sides/slingback area that can only be seen when flexed, this indicates potential weakness, both shoes have a few scant scuffs to leather around the upper at instep, hard to notice when worn

Washing Instructions
Clean leather with saddle soap

*Shoe size is actual marked size in shoe. We also list measurements of shoe's insole to ensure good fit. Make sure the pair you measure has the same heel height as the pair you're considering. Some shoe soles may need to be scored before use.

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