Blue17 have a diverse collection of vintage footwear at their store on Holloway Road, and offer a fascinating insight into the history of shoe making. You may be aware that 50, 60 years ago, shoes weren’t put through repetitive manufacturing processeslike they are today, where 100s of identical shoes came out at the same time. This may be part of the reason why you love vintage footwear. Back then, shoes were often handmade, and time was taken to ensure excellent detail and workmanship went into each pair.
At Blue17 you’re not only getting a history lesson, you’re also getting your hands on a pair of authentic vintage shoes or boots that are streets ahead of anything you’d buy today and at a fraction of the price. Therefore, you not only get a well-made pair of shoes, you get value for money and footwear that is well made enough to stand the test of time.
Men
When talking of workmanship, men’s shoes are a perfect example. Brogues, boat shoes and loafers are particularly special, and there’s a wide selection here at Blue17, demonstrating the amount of detailing and shaping that went into older shoes.
Of course vintage shoes can be worn anywhere, anytime with just about anything you have in your wardrobe, worn with contemporary items or a full on vintage look. And Blue17 has amassed a seriously impressive collection of both boots and shoes. Dr Martins, military and ankle boots are just a few of the wide selection of vintage footwear available, in different colours and sizes to suit all tastes.
Women
As with the men’s shoes, the women’s selection of vintage footwear is impressive too. There’s a pair for every decade and style trend. Flat pumps, the classic ballet shoe that never dates, court shoes or pumps, kitten heels or inches high. There’s a versatile range of boots too, from ankle boots, to thigh high and covering each decade nicely, especially the 60s, 70s, and 80s. There’s such a wide range of footwear here and all in excellent condition, with every pair going through a vigorous selection process before going on sale. This means that all customers are guaranteed an excellent value for money purchase.

Online or offline
There’s such a wide range of shoes and boots for both men and women, and Blue17 offers their customers a choice of shopping in two ways, either online, or offline by visiting their store on Holloway Road, London.
Their website has gone through many changes recently in order to provide a more seamless and enjoyable shopping experience. So if customers do not feel the need to visit the shop in person, or it’s simply too far from their home town, then their website can offer a relaxing and fun shopping alternative.
Queries can be answered quickly either by email or a quick phone call and all vintage products are categorised, thus providing a much easier way of shopping. Decades are also categorised, i.e. 1990s, 1980s, which means vintage fans looking for a particularly decade should be able to find what they’re looking for easily and quickly.
You can of course visit the store on Holloway Road in London and you’ll find a friendly team of knowledgeable vintage enthusiasts to help you with your purchase, should you need it. You can find Blue17 online here: http://www.blue17.co.uk/