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Early 1940s everyday lace-up shoes - Black - Emily

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Practical 1940s Everyday Shoe with Beautiful Cutouts and Military Heel

This shoe features the signature style of the 1930s and 1940s, with a delicate, handmade cutout pattern. Its medium-high, curved heel provides support and stability, making it perfect for everyday wear. The rounded toe cap offers extra space and comfort. The upper is crafted from full-grain leather, and the shoe is secured with cotton laces. The outsole is made from breathable, flexible leather. For added cushioning, a soft silicone insert is placed under the leather insole for enhanced comfort.

The shoes are handcrafted.

The shoe box includes an extra pair of laces and a set of plastic toplifts.

The shoes are available in regular and wide sizes:

EU 35-43, UK 2-10, US 4-12. Refer to the size chart for measurements.

Heel height: 1,8 in / 4,8 cm

Color: Black

Name: Emily

Materials:  Full-grain leather upper, leather outsole, leather lining and insole with silicone inserts, plastic toplift, invisible metal eyelets, and cotton shoelaces.

 Brand: memery

Customer Reviews

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Mary (Waukegan, US)
Love these shoes!

I have wanted a pair of 1930s/40s oxfords for the longest time; they just have that wonderful classic style. These are perfection—well made and with a beautiful cognac color. I bought them earlier this summer and have been waiting for fall tights season to wear them. Sizing was a bit odd for me; I normally wear a US size 6 or 6.5 wide, but I went with the size chart and Mette’s recommendation to go with the 4 wide based on my actual foot length. It fits perfectly, maybe a smidge big even, but I plan to get a pair of her inserts just in case. Already planning my next purchase!

Hi Mary.
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review for our Emily shoes We are so happy to hear that you love them and have been waiting for the perfect season to wear them.
We are glad that you found the sizing chart and Mette's recommendation helpful. We always want our customers to have the best fit possible. Best Ditte

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Kay C. (Greenville, US)
Comfy

This is my second pair of memery, and I've worn them daily for about a week, and they are very comfy.

Hi Kay.
We're happy to hear that you find them comfy and that this is your second pair from us. Best Ditte

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Karen S. (Waltham Forest, GB)
Beautiful flattering shoes

Due to bad hips n feet forced to wear trainers. First shoes for years that look gorgeous, smart AND comfortable.

Hi Karen.
We're so glad to hear that you find them both beautiful and comfortable, especially considering your struggles with bad hips and feet.Best Ditte

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Joanna K. (Frankfurt am Main, DE)
Very comfortable vintage inspired shoes

Very nice and comfortable vintage inspired shoes. I ordered the wide style in EU37 ( usually wearing 38) and they fit perfectly.
Shipping was also very fast

Hi Joanna. Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your Emily shoes and that they are comfortable for you in the wide style. Best Ditte

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Donna P. (Austin, US)
Beautiful

Beautiful shoes. Very comfortable, except that I have a big toe that was broken in 1991. The toe is misshapen and sticks out enough to cause any normal shoe to rub the toe precisely on the protruding area of the bone. I’m trying to convince myself that I can wear them because they are so beautiful, and I’ve never had beautiful shoes like this. Very well made shoes!

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Sarah (Arlington, US)
Beautiful

The shoes are as described and very well made. Unfortunately they weren't right for me. Appreciate the quick and easy return process.

Hi Sarah. Thank you for your kind review on our Emily shoes, though I'm sorry to hear they didn't work for you. You're always welcome to reach out to our customer service team, we'll be more than happy to help you find the right model and size for you. You can also book a 1:1 video call, where we can show you the different models and answer any questions you may have. You can book here: https://memery.us/pages/1-1-session-with-team-memery
Best Ditte

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Bianca (Aberdare, GB)
Beautiful and fit like a dream

These were a gift for a dear friend and she absolutely adores them. She said ‘they’re beautiful and fit like a dream’. Hers are a size 8 in a wide fit, I have a 7 wide - and they are the best fitting shoes I own. I’ve had mine for three years and they’re doing fine. A bit slippy on the soles when the pavement is wet, but this doesn’t detract from their quality in my opinion; a feature of 1940s shoes!

Hi Bianca.
Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review, it's lovely to hear your friend was just as fond of he rnew memery shoes as you are. Our shoes have leather soles, just like the original back them. When you have walked a bit in them the soles will scruff a bit and become much less slippery. Regularly treaitng the outer soles with leather care also helps.
Best Ditte

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Laura T.
So comfortable!

I just love the memery shoes! The Emily is my second order style I tried so far. They are so comfortable!! And so stylish and fancy. I feel pretty and confident when I wear them. And I know that my feet will not be sore after a whole day. Worth it! Don’t hesitate, you will love them!

Hi Laura. We're happy to hear hear that you love the Emily shoes and find them comfortable and stylish. Best Ditte

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Barbara S. (Weatherford, US)
Beautiful shoes

I’m in between sizes nowadays. I ordered a size too small so I reordered a larger size. Very responsive customer service. I would recommend these shoes. Very well made.

Hi Barbara. Thank you for your review, we're happy to hear that our customer service was able to help you out and that you are satisfied with the quality of our shoes. Best Ditte

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Anonymous (Epsom, GB)
Well made very comfortable

Well made very comfortable shoes

That's wonderful to hear, thank you for your kind words. Best Ditte