tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3891429688347578599..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Elusive 50s-Style ShoeGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26248803519033498042012-01-22T22:11:24.261-05:002012-01-22T22:11:24.261-05:00Can I guy comment here? My mom is 91 and wore stil...Can I guy comment here? My mom is 91 and wore stilettos heels 1958/1967 and she never suffered...She has about 40 pairs in the closet still in near mint condition size 7 1/2 B...Chandlers, Saks 5th, Bonwit Teller etc. The workmanship, even on inexpensive pairs, is far superior to those of today...colors, details, all amazing...she never suffered but was splendid in white high heel sling backs, the tight waisted, full skirt summer cotton dress, supported by petticoats, shortie white gloves, clip on pretty earings, hosiery even in August! And the perfume was Estee Lauder Youth Dew...a gliding grace of femininity long gone...<br />ps/you are so right, the curve of the heel was much more elegant than today, and women did not look like their shoes were gaping at the sides, coming off the back, or worst of all, a vamp too small that revealed the lines in between toes..most unattractive indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62424946258454753032011-05-11T13:08:41.176-04:002011-05-11T13:08:41.176-04:00I LOVE the stiletto heels!!! I worked and walked ...I LOVE the stiletto heels!!! I worked and walked in them for YEARS in my 20's, 30's, even into my 40's. Now at 60, I carry them in a bag and wear flats.Auntiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465800391971315416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23124100733643790332011-03-28T19:42:00.426-04:002011-03-28T19:42:00.426-04:00I wear heels every day and can run for the train i...I wear heels every day and can run for the train in them. I don't have any vintage shoes, my Euro 39 feet are just too wide for them. In Australia we have a shoe designer Alan Pinkus whose modern shoes are very much like the 50s stilletto. As for comfort, well, fashion knows no pain...Fashionistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31664492441959061962011-03-28T17:33:05.250-04:002011-03-28T17:33:05.250-04:00I've been a lurker for a while and love your b...I've been a lurker for a while and love your blog Gertie! I just have to chime in on this conversation. Being a size 9, I have a tough time finding vintage shoes but wear lots of 50s/60s dresses. I have several pairs of Enzo Angiolini's "Maylie" heels. They are quite comfortable, affordable and have the lovely shape of a 50s heel. The company has been making them for years and they come out with new colors and textures (faux alligator) each year. The only drawback is that they're open toed. Check them on Zappos. http://www.zappos.com/maylieinvisiblezipper75noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90983304143189730912011-03-28T11:05:36.693-04:002011-03-28T11:05:36.693-04:00Hi Gertie,
It is interesting in the vintage circle...Hi Gertie,<br />It is interesting in the vintage circle, '50s shoes are kind of ignored. I personally like '40s shoes better as well, just because I find the platform flattering, but I have always loved a "pointy toe" heel.<br />As far as a modern look alike for comma heels, check out these:http://www.tn29.com/collection_details.php?shoeID=346&next=347&prev=351<br />They are different that's for sure, but I really like them!<br />The designer Tracy Neuls has some other great designs as well...Abigail B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01611160587324107125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88471601042951640292011-03-27T20:38:34.018-04:002011-03-27T20:38:34.018-04:00My favourite ever shoes are my treasured 1950s sti...My favourite ever shoes are my treasured 1950s stilettos. I picked them up in a charity shop, they are olive green velvet with cup-set glass rhinestones all round the front, the slightly curved in heel and the pointed toe. <br /><br />They are ridiculously comfortable compared to modern heeled shoes, the construction was just so much better back then. <br /><br />They had the same pair in cream, obviously donated by the family of a careful and stylish old lady... I really regret not buying them at the time. I feared getting them dirty, but now I wish they'd have come home with me and my green stilettos.Kallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092876456911223989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81822919909459961732011-03-27T10:58:53.514-04:002011-03-27T10:58:53.514-04:00I love that style...like everyone above, usually w...I love that style...like everyone above, usually walk too much to wear them, but tend to favor kitten-heel kinds of things more simply because I am tall (and, more concretely, taller than the Boy even wearing flats!)<br /><br />I found a really nice pair of 80s-does-50s black ones at my local Goodwill a while back and wear them for special occasions, though.Lenora Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719454361141187505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54291578910350501632011-03-27T01:37:21.793-04:002011-03-27T01:37:21.793-04:00I'm with Jaime on this one - the heel on those...I'm with Jaime on this one - the heel on those Fluevogs is brilliant. I find it so much easier to walk with a heel that curves to place it right under the center of the heel. Modern heels seem to be placed more straight off of the back of the footbed, which throws the wearer's balance forward onto the ball of the foot, creating that familiar pain.... <br /><br />I had a wish to wear vintage '50s shoes back in middle and high school when I was heavy into vintage wear in the mid '80s. The problem is that I never could find them wide enough to fit my feet! I did find a beautiful pair that were red satin with black leather straps that almost fit. I find the styles with the rounded toes so much easier for my wide feet.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447949592701882774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62422800073328899252011-03-26T20:18:11.523-04:002011-03-26T20:18:11.523-04:00Well, I've owned a lot of vintage 1950s shoes....Well, I've owned a lot of vintage 1950s shoes. Wore them to death at one point in my life. Now though, no way. My earlier obsession was related to being 20 years old and with a lot of parties to go to. Kid yourself not, pointy high heels are painful even when they fit well. I had numb toes for a couple of years after wearing them one day in the (N. Calif.) winter. Shoes of that era also had very little padding in the sole, if any. They do look pretty, and I think that 50s styles really need them sometimes, but I just can't do it. Maybe only if someone makes *new* ones with that air sole technology or whatever it is...Jen_nycnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17339291817437446992011-03-26T19:06:52.847-04:002011-03-26T19:06:52.847-04:00I agree with what has been said about the comma he...I agree with what has been said about the comma heel; I love them! <br /><br />I have a few pairs of heels from the 1950's, but only wear them for short periods. They are murder, and several of the women in my family that wore them have to wear orthopedic shoes now. Since I plan to still wear heels as an old lady, I pamper my feet with shoes that are made for walking, like Cole Haan. <br />As for finding them, there are several pairs on Etsy and Ebay. I just bought a great pair of Springolators that fit like a glove! <br />Good luck! xo, A.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309882076935158169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19289850536007706452011-03-26T15:39:40.875-04:002011-03-26T15:39:40.875-04:00Oh thanks so much for sharing this. I loved the c...Oh thanks so much for sharing this. I loved the comma heel. Yum!Sewmancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011509193085659088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8753362203382510292011-03-26T11:43:16.725-04:002011-03-26T11:43:16.725-04:00I have tried these on, and for what they are, are ...I have tried these on, and for what they are, are surprisingly comfortable. The curve of the heel is even a little more extreme than the 50's shoes you posted. I love the sexy, elegant curve.<br /><br />http://www.vincecamuto.com/Shoes/High-Heels/VICKIY-BLUSH-PATENT.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5452505232002583882011-03-26T07:02:25.378-04:002011-03-26T07:02:25.378-04:00Hi Gertie! Happy I discovered your blog:) We hav...Hi Gertie! Happy I discovered your blog:) We have lots in common and I look forward to following you!<br />~Cindyretrorevival.bizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282966683682003295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59387010379409816882011-03-26T05:32:07.368-04:002011-03-26T05:32:07.368-04:00Those comma heels reminded me of some shoes I saw ...Those comma heels reminded me of some shoes I saw years ago in an exebition at the "nordiska museet" in Stockholm sweden, they have the heel set back under the foot and are from the 1800s, a bit sturdier in consruction but they were said to be difficult to learn to walk in as the heel was so offset.<br /> <br />http://www.nordiskamuseet.se/publication.asp?publicationid=2650<br /><br />http://www.nordiskamuseet.se/Publication.asp?publicationid=1336&cat=148&catName=utstallningar&topmenu=148<br /><br />Hope someone finds these interesting, though they are in swedish!!Leesiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09522656510927836083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25636167061609257312011-03-26T03:02:10.246-04:002011-03-26T03:02:10.246-04:00gosh, I love that comma heel! I love vintage stil...gosh, I love that comma heel! I love vintage stilettos, but I have already to many of them, although I wouldn´t say no to a comma-heel pair.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107803146878106864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44885074165959687812011-03-26T01:38:51.836-04:002011-03-26T01:38:51.836-04:00I love the look of these shoes - but like you... t...I love the look of these shoes - but like you... the comfort factor is an issue. So I am more likely to go for a chunky 40s style shoe :)Rebeccakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03847383566988861116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91474277854347285642011-03-26T00:23:44.754-04:002011-03-26T00:23:44.754-04:00I've bought several pairs on eBay...check ther...I've bought several pairs on eBay...check there!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257885604287956397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44063015964251782712011-03-26T00:03:54.110-04:002011-03-26T00:03:54.110-04:00Heh Gertie - my answer to wearable stilettos is to...Heh Gertie - my answer to wearable stilettos is to convert ballroom dancing shoes by getting a cobbler to Topy over the suede souls. Works like a dream! I buy plain black pairs and then wear them to work and gigs and anywhere I need to be on my feet... So comfortable! And they cope with the cobblestone laneways in my City. They don't look 50s, but the heel shapes are just as sexy!Naomi Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02629317838618466878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1356386048507598272011-03-25T22:31:46.469-04:002011-03-25T22:31:46.469-04:00Herbert Levine is the best. I have several pairs. ...Herbert Levine is the best. I have several pairs. In fact, I wore a pair of black velvet HL stilettos for our wedding. Of today's designers, I like Weitzman and Blahnik. They both have well-structured and comfy lasts.Miss Vanderloohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827178852404707442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6067812542659105172011-03-25T21:38:13.594-04:002011-03-25T21:38:13.594-04:00When it comes to shoes, I'm completely hooked ...When it comes to shoes, I'm completely hooked on Fluevogs. They are so comfortable. And I just realized that <a href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=family%3AAttentions&pp=1&view=detail&p=2&colourID=2788" rel="nofollow">these ones</a> look like they may be based on that comma heel.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200980309495938998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4261599398350679342011-03-25T18:55:01.283-04:002011-03-25T18:55:01.283-04:00I love the 50's stiletto, but being kinda shor...I love the 50's stiletto, but being kinda short and with thickish legs, the 40's styles with almond or round toe just balance my figure out a little more. I guess they're more flattering - and less extreme and a little softer when paired with 50's clothing. The whole look can become quite severe sometimes. That said, I have a couple pairs of stilettos that I pair with more basic cocktail dresses, and they seem to work well there.lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803974098934443459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43872218005072943312011-03-25T15:55:57.976-04:002011-03-25T15:55:57.976-04:00Of course stilettos were designed in the 50s--the ...Of course stilettos were designed in the 50s--the decade dedicated to making women suffer! The damage wearing heels does to your posture alone is criminal.<br /><br />My grandmother has the crumply toes and bunions thanks to wearing heels. Subsequent generations wore more practical shoes. I only wear heels to dress up when I don't need to walk, 1.5" max.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800522660951414782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19345481188593453132011-03-25T15:41:37.523-04:002011-03-25T15:41:37.523-04:00While 50's era clothes are my favorite, I pers...While 50's era clothes are my favorite, I personally really dislike both pointed toes and stiletto heels. <br /><br />I've found Talbots has been carrying some basic retro-esque shoes since their redesign: <br /><br /><a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi26016&rootCategory=cat70016&catId=cat80032&sortKey=Default&section=Regular&conceptIdUnderSale=cat70016" rel="nofollow">Leather Pointy-Toe Pumps</a> (also in Patent)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi25895&rootCategory=cat70016&catId=cat80032&sortKey=Default&section=Regular&conceptIdUnderSale=cat70016" rel="nofollow">Slingback Kitten Heels w/ Bow</a>zyzzyvanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83246098885142288492011-03-25T15:33:08.579-04:002011-03-25T15:33:08.579-04:00My Grandma has shoes like that (she still might in...My Grandma has shoes like that (she still might in the back of a closet - next time I visit I may have to steal some!) and tells me stories about how she used to make matching outfits. Stilettos are one of my favorite styles to wear. My mom thinks I'm crazy but I'd kill for some of the vintage pairs of shoes!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04056949323155624136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73271847961665839022011-03-25T13:41:33.994-04:002011-03-25T13:41:33.994-04:00http://remixvintageshoes.com/index.html carries vi...http://remixvintageshoes.com/index.html carries vintage styles, but sadly not 50's. Still, worth taking a look.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com