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Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Jimmy Choo Metallic Gold Peep Toe Heel
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Kingston, NY
Jimmy Choo metallic gold peep toe heels with dust bag and box. Vamp cracking, please see pictures
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

30s Sienna Brown Peep Toe Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
30s sienna brown peep toe heels. Geometric cutouts on toe tops. Leather soles. Measurements
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1930s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

50s Reptile Sling Back Peep-toe Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Reptile Sling Back Peep-toe Heels. Leather soles. Measurements: Insole: 9" Width: 2 3/4
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1950s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

F/W 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford Ad Genuine Alligator Brown Peep Toe Heels Pumps 36.5
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
alligator leather. Highlighted in the season's ad campaign, the heels feature a sleek peep-toe silhouette
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Cocoa Brown Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s cocoa brown colored suede sling-back peep-toe heels with a sensible platform, 3.5 inch heel
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1947 Plum Suede Heels With Strap and Cut-out Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
1947 Plum Suede Heels With Strap and Cut-out Accents. Plum suede strap peep-toe heels with cut-out
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Troylings Green Leather Peep Toe Pumps, Circa 1940s
By Troylings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
gorgeous vintage peep toe heels green leather adjustable ankle straps art deco vamp platform base
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1940s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Charles Jourdan Paris Orange Wedge Sandals Size US 6 EU 36
By Charles Jourdan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sandals. High Heels platform Shoes. Leather and suede orange wedge sandals platform peep toe heels with
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Late 20th Century French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Charles Jourdan Paris Fur Stiletto Peep Toe Ankle Boots Leather Heels Gray 9 M
By Charles Jourdan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rabbit Fur Embellished Stiletto Peep Toe Ankle Boots. Mesh high heels pumps with grey rabbit fur high
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Late 20th Century French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1990s Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Patent Leather Sz 37 / 7 Peep Toe Booties
By Moschino Cheap and Chic
Located in San Diego, CA
suede above the toe, with a chic patent leather bow. Zipper up the inner ankle. Black and white mini
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

New 1950s Mackey Starr Size 6N Sorbet Orange Leather Rhinestone Slingback Heels
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new, never worn 50s vintage MACKEY STARR sorbet orange peep toe slingback high heel shoes
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1950s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

50s Red Peep-toe Slingback Heel
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Red Peep-toe Slingback Heel
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1950s Unknown Peep Toe Vintage Heels

50s Brown Suede Peep-toe Slingback Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Brown Suede Peep-toe Slingback Heels. Small pearl adorns each toe top. Leather soles
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1950s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

A'mano Brown Peep Toe High Heels, Circa 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage chocolate brown heels ! handmade croc leather perfect bombshell peep toe
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1950s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

40s Purple Suede & Leather Peep Toe Ankle Strap Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s purple suede & leather ankle strap heels. Gold tone buckles at side of straps. Measurements
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

40s Red, Navy & Tan Plaid Platform Peep-toe Cork Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Plaid Platform Peep-toe Cork Heels. Heels may have been covered in cork, but it is now removed
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with bras buckles, leather soles and a 4 inch
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platformed heels with top-stitched edges. The heels measure 4
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

40s Green Snake Platform Heel
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s green snake and brown suede platform heels. Peep-toe with elasticated ankle strap and gold
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Brown Suede Beaded Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with copper-toned beading in leaf patter on
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Black Suede and Mesh Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s black suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with mesh inserts, brass buckle, and a pleated
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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1990s NOS Versace Gold Chain Peep Toe Heels - Size 38
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing 1990s Versace black satin heels. These peep toe pumps feature a deep topline, cutaway
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Stuart Weitzman Shoes Vintage Floral Print Fabric Peep-Toe Heels With Bow Size 7
By Stuart Weitzman
Located in Portland, OR
These are the cutest peep-toe Vintage shoes from Stuart Weitzman for Mr. Seymour! These fabulous
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1980s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Joseph Magnin 1940s Vintage Peep toe Shoes Ankle Strap Silk Leather 4" Heels
By Joseph Magnin Co.
Located in Portland, OR
these amazing peep toe heels had outstanding taste and probably could have been a designer herself - she
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1940s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Brazilian Leather 1940s Novelty Peep Toe Platform Heels Piano Key Vintage Shoes
Located in Portland, OR
vintage shoes have a peep toe and are really unique with their black and white leather piano key pattern
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1940s Brazilian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Miss Maud Paris Vintage Shoes Maud Frizon Pink Leather Black Peep Toe 37.5
By Maud Frizon
Located in Portland, OR
I absolutely love these adorable pale pink leather vintage peep toe sling back shoes from Maud
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1980s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Miu Miu Croc Embossed Peep Toe Curved Heel 37 1999/2000
By Miu Miu
Located in Los Angeles, CA
90s/00's Croc Embossed Miu Miu peep toe with wrapped, curved 4 inch heel. Dated approximately to be
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Versace Slate Blue Italian Satin Peep Toe Floral Sequin Heels, 1990s
By Gianni Versace, Versace
Located in Houston, TX
Amazing floral satin heels by Versace! These shoes feature a satin chunky heel, mesh peep toe and
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Miu Miu Python Embossed Vintage Peep Toe Shoes With Chunky Curved Heels 37.5
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Portland, OR
Gorgeous Miu Miu peep toe shoes with a 4" curved block heel and criss-cross upper. They are marked
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

40s Exotic Print Peep-toe Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Exotic Print Peep-toe Heels. Measurements: Insole: 9 1/8" Width: 3" Heel Height: 3"
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

40s Hand Painted Peep-toe Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Hand Painted Peep-toe Heels. Covered in a lightweight fabric with exotic handprinted designs
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940's lizard peep toe heels - size 9.5
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare larger sized lizard peep toe heels from the 1940's. Heels fit a 9 or 9.5. Fully lined in
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Late 19th Century American Art Deco Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940's lizard peep toe heels - size 9.5
Size: 9 (but fit a size 9 or 9.5)
1970s Halston Peep-toe Heels
By Halston
Located in New York, NY
Two shades of dove grey combine in beautiful Italian leather in these classic slingback heels from
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1970s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1930s Green Alligator High Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Green Alligator High Heels Late 1920s/ early 1930s peep toe heels. Size 6.5 US
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1930s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Vintage Silk Brocade and Leather Evening Shoes Never Worn
Located in New Hope, PA
used for these peep toe heels with a lattice work design which is repeated on the ankle strap. Never
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1930s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Chanel Nude Satin D'Orsay Peep Toe Pumps
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel classic and elegant nude satin d'orsay peep toe pumps. - Featuring synthetic pearl
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

VALENTINO Size 8.5 Red Patent Leather Bow Peep Toe Pumps
By Valentino, Valentino Garavani
Located in San Francisco, CA
VALENTINO pumps come in red patent leather with a peep toe, low covered stiletto heel, and bow
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

LOUIS VUITTON Size 6.5 Cream Damier & Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON pumps come in cream Damier canvas with beige patent leather trim, peep toe with lace
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

LOUIS VUITTON Size 6.5 Black Monogram Embossed Patent Leather Peap Toe Pumps
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON pumps come in black patent leather with all over monogram embossed pattern, peep toe
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Belegante 1940s Green Snakeskin Heeled Slingback Shoes with Peep Toe US size 5.5
Located in London, GB
with a 1" platform, a slingback strap with a gold tone buckle fastening and peep toe detail. The soles
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1940s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Vintage 1930's Gold Peep Toe Platform Shoes Parisian 1930's Heels UK 4 EU 37
Located in Cheltenham, GB
delicate peep toe, is accented by a slim gold leather platform, drawing the eye to the incredible fish bone
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1930s British Peep Toe Vintage Heels

40s Green Lizard Peep-toe Slingback Platforms Size 8
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s green lizard slingback peep-toe platforms. Leather soles and heel caps. Gold tone buckles
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

2000 Fernando Pensato glass heel butterfly sling back shoes NWT
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
2000 Fernando Pensato Lucite heel, peep toe, butterfly sling back pumps...Introduced by Pensato for
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Fuchsia Satin Leather Sandal Heel Shoes 90s
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Brindisi, Bt
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 90s vintage women's shoes. Peep to toe sandal with heel, fuchsia
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1930s Green Suede Peep Toe Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Green Suede Peep Toe Heels. Studded bow embellishments.
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1930s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

30s Bally Slingback Peep-toe Heels
By Bally
Located in San Francisco, CA
30s slingback peep-toe heels. Colorful rosette toe adornments. Leather upper and sole, wood heels
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1930s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

50s Red, Pink & Green Floral Peep-toe Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Red, Pink & Green Floral Peep-toe Heels. Leather soles. Measurements: Insole: 10"
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1950s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1930's Suede Burgundy Kiltie Tassel Peep-Toe Heel
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930's suede burgundy peep toe heel. Black patent leather kiltie tassels with burgundy suede cut
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1930s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Chanel Tan Camellia Embellished Peep Toe Mules EU38.5
By Chanel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chanel Tan Satin Camellia Embellished Peep Toe Mules. Size: 8 B EU38.5. Chanel Classic pale beige
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Ivory Kitten Heel Peep-Toe Boudoir Mule Slippers w Tulle Rosettes - 7.5B, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
wedding gown as with lingerie. Ivory kitten heel boudoir mules with high scooped vamp and peep toes
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1950s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s black suede peep toe studded sling back platform high heel shoes 7 1/2M
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940s black suede peep toe studded platform high heel shoes...Original 1940s black suede silver
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1940s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Pink Ankle Strap Peep Toe Platform
Located in San Francisco, CA
Dusty pink suede 1940s ankle strap peep toe platform heel. Approximately size 5 1/2 US
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Green Suede Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Green Suede Platform Heels with peep toe, accent cut outs, and a criss-cross ankle strap.
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Navy blue leather sling-back peep-toe platform heels with decorative cut outs, and a sculpted
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels
1940s Navy Leather Sling-Back Platform Heels
Size: 6.5 Narrow to 7 Very Narrow
1940s Brown Suede Platform Heels with Gold Lurex Braiding
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s brown suede sling-back peep-toe platform heels with metallic gold lurex braiding. The sling
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940s Black Suede and Soft Brass Colored Satin Platform Heels
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s custom made black suede and gathered soft brass colored stain platform heels with peep-toe
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Prada Green Leather D'Orsay Pumps
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Alford, MA
D'Orsay pumps in a soft shade of green leather from Prada feature peep toes, spool heels, and black
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940's Colorful Fruit Applique Novelty Leather Peep-Toe Heels & Matching Purse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
work adds so much depth and texture. The peep-toe style with ankle strap is sexy, feminine and totally
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1940s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1940's Colorful Snakeskin & Suede Peep-Toe Platform High Heels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
colors work so well together. The peep-toe style is sexy, feminine and totally bombshell. Marilyn Monroe
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1940s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Christian Dior Beige Reptile Slingbacks
By Christian Dior
Located in New York City, NY
Beige Peep-Toe Slingbacks Heel Height: 4.5"
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Unworn Yellow Escada Vintage Shoes With Peep Toe Cutwork and heels in Size 7.5
By Escada
Located in Portland, OR
These are gorgeous yellow leather Escada peep toe heels from the 1980's. They have rectangular
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1980s German Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Pink Slingback Peep Toe YSL Shoes With Black Bows & 3.75 Inch Heels Size 7.5N
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Portland, OR
These are pink and black Yves Saint Laurent heels with a peep toe and black bow on the outer side
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1980s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Chanel Vintage Peep Toe Double Strap Two Tone Beige and Black Shoes 37.5
By Chanel
Located in Portland, OR
inside from toe to heel. The shoes have double straps, peep toe openings, and openings where the black
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1980s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Bottega Veneta Navy Peep Toe Sling Back Sandals Size 9B
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bottega Veneta Navy Peep Toe Sling Back Sandals w/ woven details Size: Labeled 9 B, fits like 8
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Late 20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1950s YSL for Christian Dior Red Velvet Button Front Dress
By Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Houston, TX
peep toe heels! Dress - Bust: 38, Waist: 29, Shoulder Hem Length: 54, Wrist: 11 3/4 inches Belt
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1950s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Vintage Manolo Blahnik Satin Shoes Rhinestone Buckles Double Straps Size 39.5
By Manolo Blahnik
Located in Portland, OR
These pale silver satin Manolo Blahnik heels have peep toes and ankle straps. There are pretty
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Unworn Walter Steiger Shoes Vintage Peep-Toe White Studded Mesh Slingback Heels
By Walter Steiger
Located in Portland, OR
studs. These vintage shoes have a leather sole and peep-toe. We love the gold part of the soles! These
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1990s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
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1930s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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Early 2000s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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By Ceil Chapman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage black cocktail dress Attributed to: Ceil Chapman. Circa 1940's. Label missing. The piece is skilfully ruched, with a scoop neckline front and back. It has zipper ...
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1940s American Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Thierry Mugler Couture FW 1997 Goddess Silk Evening Gown Red Dress
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Located in Berlin, BE
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1990s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

Black taffeta evening coat with Christian Dior label Circa 1955-1960
By Christian Dior Haute Couture, Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
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1950s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

1950s Christian Dior Little Black Dress w Tucked Bustline and Fitted Waist
By Christian Dior
Located in Gresham, OR
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1950s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
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1990s French Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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By Roberto Cavalli
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Early 2000s Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

John Galliano Grecian Inspired Asymmetric Ivory Silk Chiffon Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Black Patent Leather Pumps w/ Cutout Detail. Never worn. Aprox. US Women's size 5 N.
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1920s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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By Miu Miu
Located in University City, MO
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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Located in San Francisco, CA
30s black lace evening gown with bias cut slip
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1930s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

50s Pink Lucite Heels with Floral Painted Embellishment
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Pink Lucite Heels with Floral Painted Embellishment. Leather soles. Measurements: Insole: 9 1/2" Width: 2 3/4" Heel: 3 1/2"
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1950s Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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20th Century Italian Peep Toe Vintage Heels

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Peep Toe Vintage Heels For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an extraordinary variety of peep toe vintage heels available on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Black peep toe vintage heels, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Finding appealing peep toe vintage heels such as these — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Gianni Versace and miu miu each produced popular versions that are worth a look. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Peep Toe Vintage Heels?

On average, peep toe vintage heels on 1stDibs sell for $295, while they’re typically $119 on the low end and $995 for the highest priced versions of these items.

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.