Original Vintage: Italian Black Patent Platform Shoes with Ankle Strap 
 
Dating from: late 1990s (1940s style)
 
Inside Label:  Signature Joan Hepburn 
 
Mark on Sole: Engraved Signature Joan Hepburn Made in Italy M 7 ½ (US Size) 
 
Measurements: 
 
Narrow Fitting
Length under side toe to back of heel 8 6/8 “(22cm)
Width under side of widest part of sole 3 “(7 1/2 " cm)
Heel height: 3” (7.5 cm)
Platform height:  3/4 " (2cm)
Stamped size mark is a 7 ½ M we think is a US size mark the shoe is more like a UK size 5 ½ “ narrow fit.
 
Made of: 
Upper: Dark Black Patent leather 
Lining: Main Shoe Tan Leather, heel is lined in white suede
Sole: Leather 
Heel: Outer heel covered in patent leather; heel tips are plastic 
 
Style 1940s style platform shoes with peep toes and ankle straps
 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: fabulous condition the shoes look as though they have perhaps been worn once.
 
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
 
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)