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Claire 1940s Oxfords (Brown)

$205.00

39 reviews
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Description

A good, solid oxford is a real asset to any vintage fashion enthusiast. Why sacrifice your vintage style for practicality when you can do as your grandmother did and sport a great pair of low-heeled oxfords? Our Claire 1940s Oxfords meet all the requirements of a sensible shoe while also playing up that chic vintage style we all love.

Claire 1940s Oxfords are direct reproductions of an original CC41 compliant "Academy Girl" brand shoe. They meet all the requirements for most military unit dress shoes and are similar in design and decoration to original styles sold as military dress shoes by historic brands such as Lotus and Red Cross.

Claires are constructed of a calf leather upper, lined in brown pigskin leather, with leather soling and a 1.6 in / 4 cm stacked-look heel, just like the original.
Sizing

Sizing
Size Trends Runs true to size for most customers.
Width Regular (B) width 
Size Chart
Women's Shoe Size Conversion Chart US, Euro, UK, Inches & Mondopoint

Materials

Materials
Color Brown
Upper 100% leather
Lining Leather
Sole Sealed leather
Heel Cuban heel, leather veneer w/ stacked look
Heel Height 1.6 inch / 4 cm
Footbed Lightly padded
Closure Lace-up

Origins
Design Designed in Reno, Nevada, USA
Materials China
Assembly Made in China

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Customer Reviews

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Lacy
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Another gorgeous pair of AD shoes!

Just received these and I’m thrilled with them. As with all of AD’s styles I’ve bought, they fit me like a vintage glove. Recently I’ve had some knee issues that have made it hard to wear my higher heels and that meant the need to go down to a lower heel for 40s events than my beloved Marilyns for the time being. These are the perfect size heel for all-day comfort and as usual they’re just gorgeous visually. This is my fifth pair of AD shoes in about 5 years, the first pairs still going as strong as the newest, and I’m still in love with the brand - here’s to many more.

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Patty Teubner
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Uncomfortable shoes

I ordered the Claire oxfords in a half size larger and added padding at the front and an arch support, but I still found the shoes too uncomfortable to wear for long. There was very little padding in the insole and the soles were so thin I could feel the edge of the heel from inside the shoe. They were another example of the poor structure of American Duchess shoes. I have never had a pair that was comfortable enough to wear for long. I will not purchase their shoes again, lovely though they may be.

We're sorry to hear these didn't work out for you! Our shoes are intended to be close fitting, with lightly padded insoles and proper leather sole. They're high quailty and well made, but may not be what you are personally looking for. Most customers report being able to wear them all day long in perfect comfort, but every foot is different. It sounds like you're looking for something with very thick padding, and a rubber sole - you might have better luck with orthopedic brands.

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Teresa Baker
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Top notch

Quality shoes that are comfortable and fit well. Love the extra taps as I’m heavy-footed.

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Jessica Wolfinger
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Wonderful shoes!

These really look the part of 1940’s shoes. Incredibly comfortable and the heel is perfect to give your leg shape. These spark joy!

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Marilyn Gardner
Claire/brown

Love thes{shoes. They fit well and look smart. Been trying to get them for a long time. I checked every day till they popped up in my size and I bought both colors in my size. Perfect

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