I start showing shoes around 2:30 just in case you got bored with the intro. also lol I just noticed, when I was talking about shoes looking like Vans I actually meant the ones on the next image

Imma need the links to those vintage shoe stores. Asking for a friend.

I got two pairs of my grannies heels from 30s. Unfortunately she had tiny feet and Im a bigfoot.

cant agree that they look good, but can agree that they're much interesting than the modern ones

I know, right? I've always love the shape and find it so weird that we cannot find something like these anymore, these days. They are gorgeous, especially sandals! 😍 They made the sexiest sandals. I love the heels, they look so sturdy and comfortable

The brand "I love billy" does a decent job and recreating this style. Not perfect, I don't think they angle the heel right, but they have the round toe and the curve in the heel (in some not all of their styles)

My Nana was a housemaid for a shoe factory owner in the 30's. She had sample size feet so, he gave her several pairs. I'm not sure she ever bought a pair of shoes.

Is there a FAQ with Karolina? Does she do all this for a complete hobby? Does she work in an industry that uses her knowledge? Did she get a degree in history/fashion?
Also, love her hair, makeup and glasses in this video.

The angle and shape of the first, third shoe was to me heavily influenced by 18th century French court.

This is slightly unrelated but if you like stuff like this try watching Marvel's Agent Carted it is set after ww2 and is great

They're probably too whimsical, but Irregular Choice has some gorgeous lines and shapes in their shoes, e.g. Nick of Time style shoe.

Ever seen a teenage girl in faux combat boots? Usually partnered with a short dress or skirt! ! I don't get it , what's the appeal?

These shoes sucks,
These shoes rule,
These shoes are 90 years old.
These shoes are 90 years old.
These shows are 90 FUCKING years old.
LETS GET EM

Take a lock to Repetto dance shoes maker in France

I've not a shoe person, never have been or understood how others could gush over them - but damn after this video I know I was wrong! I just wasn't looking in the right decade! These are beautiful!

I want all my shoes to be 1930s now they really are perfect 👌🏻🤩

I have my grandmother's shoes. I was told they're 1940's inspired but made in the 70s.

Check out Terry de'haviland

I have red leather handmade boots! Kroop in Laurel Md, (she hand makes a vintage style shoe too! ) these were my 'go-to-chemo boots.. and saw me thru!

“Ugly ass sneakers”. So true. She asks why we cannit have good shoes, sports wear? Add why no good songs anymore?

I should be writing a paper on Marie Antoinette, but instead I'm watching this. She would approve.

I would gladly give my birthright for any pair of these shoes.

Those perfect HEELS 😍

SŁEEEEEEEJD 😂 porada lektora 😌

Why is no one talking about how amazing you are? Because they should. ❤️❤️❤️

You didn't entirely have me... until the b o o t s

11:07 For comparison, US$1.50 in 1937 would be a bit over $25 today. Still quite cheap?

7:26 Your feet would be like Venus emerging from an oyster shell ...

7:14 Art-deco wings! What other reason for existence do you need?!!?

I think the heel shape is called spool heel

They are my favorite style

I agree, why does sportswear have to look so nasty

I prefer the lower heeled things that tied, "gillies" (?) is what I think I'm referring to (not those name-brand things). Even those 30s oxford things that tie look less clunky than the saddle shoes we wore ages ago. I hate clunky heeled shoes. God knows I can't do much of a high heel anymore but I do like something a bit feminine. I actually saw a very pretty higher heeled thing in a thrift store that looked new - I figure it must have hurt like hell for her to give them to a thrift store, because I'm sure she paid a bit for those. I actually wear the old lady Easy Spirit Motion style tie shoes that I found in several colors, all but brand new in a thrift store, lol. You can walk anywhere in those babies. I'm big on walking.

B.A.I.T Footwear is a brand that makes reproductions of shoe designs from 1930 to modern. they dont have many strictly 1930's options but a lot of their 40's shoe designs have the curvy shape from the 30's.

Ohhh mahh goddd I thought I was the only one having a weird obsession with my great grandma’s shoes 😍

What is the brand she mentions a couple of times? Rhino? I can't find them but interested to see. Can anyone enlighten me?

So I bought a pair of shoes from GOODWILL for like 20$ usd and I have worn them for occasional special events for years.
Apparently they were from the 50s and I have tiny feet :)

Love this video! (Btw the front of the shoals is called the toe box) ❤️❤️

I feel like I just looked into Helena Bonham Carters shoo collection.

2:48 - the heel bending into the under the shoe will make you slip and break your head open. Don’t buy shoes like this!

yes, best shoes!

Just saying, maybe because all my older female relatives had deformed toes and bunions from living in these kind of shoes.

Cześć Karolina, Could you recommend shoemakers in Poland?

I agree! I used to play dress up with shoes like thi and i loved them.

Those brown shoes though! Oh my gosh, those brown shoes!🤎

If theres a company that make new shoes with the 1930s way please tell us

Those shoes were made to last

They’re ugly . If you want to look like a grandma sure

All of my shoes look like they are from the 30s to the 50s. I hate the look of high heels especially because most people buy larger sizes and then stick their feet to the shoes. Nothing is more disgusting than seeing a 1/2 inch space between the heel and the shoe. Who are they trying to impress? Most of my heels are dance shoes with a regular sole.

my wife wants to know what your shoe size is? her best friend was a sz 11(americian),so the hunt was always on.

Shoe Porn

The shoes back then were usually of such high quality that you could comfortably walk for miles - which people actually did - without getting sore feet.

This is absolutely my favourite era for shoes, and I am constantly disappointed by not being able to find repro versions that are both good and affordable

Actually have a pair that is in the style of 1930s. Got them on sale years ago. Favorite pumps ever. Gorgeous curves, beautiful style, the round toe, the heel that curves inwards! They are a dark navy with a white rim and a white buckle, semi shiny.

Also I have a collection of 104 pairs of heels that have these curves, my husband told me to stop but I can’t
👁👄👁💞

I agree with your thoughts on this on a spiritual level

You should check out “Irregular Choice” shoes. They have some extremely crazy styles which aren’t really vintage but they make shoes in a similar shape to 1930s shoes and you may find something you like 😊

Royal vintage shoes makes real reproduction shoes.

Just about any of these shoes would look so great and fashionable today!

You should look into Argentinian Dancing Heels

My favorite 1930s (like) shoe: Redwing Heritage Beckmans. Most famous: Ruby Slippers.

Your glasses are amazing; where are they from?

Losing my mind over rhino shoes

No one:
Karolina: *I'm simping for these shoes so hard*

oooooh, yeah!!! amen, sister!

your content is what I've waited for all my life

I have a pair of shoes in this style and I love them! They are so pretty and comfortable! I didn't know they were 1930s design. Thanks, now it may be easier to find more pairs.

When you have to stop and listen if "chefs kiss" is a new trendy word in polish or just meme English

"For greater good" > lame, old, predictable, boring
"For greater Glory" > new, powerful, appealing, fashionable

Me: oh crap what's that fantastic period drama I've been watching...
Me 10 seconds later: oh it's binging Karolina's videos...
😅😅😅
Proceeds to watch hours more

Girl, I am right there with you. Gorgeous shoes :) *Marilla look at the puffs!*
Those alligator pumps were indeed delicious looking. Loved all the pumps. Now I gotta go buy a pair; off to etsy & american duchess.
You just helped me realize why I hate shoe shopping. The shoes nowadays do indeed leave much to be desired :) Thank you.

OMG so true. Shoes now has ugly silhouette. Yes for old shoes when the craftsman still care enough to make it pretty.

i think meme mom is sad that one of her era's has ended

well done, u've convinced me to buy a product that's not even for sale

I own red (vegan) doc martens so it doesnt count as 30s shoes or quite as leather shoes but i feel you

I'm kinda fascinated because they look *exactly* like old fashioned doll shoes. Not the barbie ones, but the not as good as barbie cheap ones.

Question for my somewhat ignorant self- did the design aspect cease due to the second World War? I mean it doesn't make sense but it might be a theory??

The thing about those pumps is they're actually designed to wear a for a full day. The curve distributes the weight across your foot. I still couldnt wear them though, I have a coordination disorder. But those low heels I'd kill for 😤👌

eeeww NO

I have a pair of my great-grandmother's brown suede sandals from the 30s and they are FANTASTIC. They're no longer wearable, but I did wear them a couple of times when I was younger. They have the perfect wooden heel, gorgeous leatherwork in a swirly pattern and they're the best shoe I've ever seen.

Thank you for saying what you did about shoe silhouette. It set off a lightbulb in my head, and answered a question I've been trying to for myself for a very long time now: why/ what is it about modern clothes (1985-1995 and beyond) that makes it so much more difficult to figure out what a modern outfit is...vs say, 1780, or 1455?
Silhouette I think is the answer.
Not that I think it's a bad thing at all, that fashion is more free and people can wear things from whatever decade they want or even whatever century they want....
Just the lack of it explains why it's so hard to differentiate some things from 2010 to 2020, whereas the difference between 1950 and 1960, or 1450 and 1460 would be much more clear.

I am going to pronounce suede like swed now 😂 thank u karolina I love these shoes.

If shoes were to make my feet look any smaller than they already are I'd be walking around on little tictac feet lol

You can have my moccasins and soft soles shoes when you pry them off my cold dead feet... but I love your excitement.

My great grandma left me a pair of her shoes 👠 I didn’t know what area they were from and I guess they are from 30s/40s. She knew I loved shoes, they are art 😻 they don’t fit me, but I love to look at them! They are stunning! Shoes are just not made the same!

Yes! this is exactly the perfect era for shoes! I think I have the opposite issue to you...I have tiny feet so I'm not looking to make my feet look smaller, but they're just that magic style that also looks beautiful on small feet as well. Contrast that to those awful witch-toe points from the early 2000s, which were supposed to elongate your legs (according to What Not To Wear at the time anyway lol) but just made you look awful.

Noted. I'm going to add this to my catalogue of inspirations for my art and world building. Beautiful footwear as options for Characters I paint and designs I make. I'll consider making a 1930's inspired painting of a woman ASAP. and defiantly include the footwear!

Honestly, half of the video is a footage of me when I need to buy some new shoes and I'm wandering through the shops trying on different pairs while crying and whining things like "this heel has the wrong angle" or "why is the buckle not the same color as the zipper on this one?". I'm just furious nobody cares about the details, and that I can't buy online because of my narrow feet xD

"Don't lower your expectations just because this is what some people serve you."
That's some gold star life advice right there.

Love, love, love these shoes and wear this style. You are correct about the optical illusion of making them look smaller. My feet look like they belong to a kid when wearing them!

that is so true, cause ngl im only 5'5 with size 11.5 women/9.5 men US size and it looks so odd and ugly on me, so I look so odd in every shoe. kind wish it was 1930 D: LOL

These shoes are ugly

😍

"The front part of the shoe" 🤔 the sole?
I had no idea I needed to know about 30s shoes! 😍

Me looking at my heels after seeing this video: "Pathetic."

yes omgggg no one talks about 1930s shoes and they're so sexy and pretty !!!!!!

Its not the same but there were some very nice shoes in Asia, especially Japan, and I saw nice shoes in Paris as well

HARD agree!!

I'm not sure if anyone has already mentioned them, but you might like some of the shoes from B.A.I.T., based in California. They are an all-vegan vintage reproduction shoe company. I have a few pairs that are really cute abd pretty dang comfortable.

checked out american duchess and they just put 40s shoes in the 30s section and edwardian shoes in the 20s section... disappointing!!