Are these Edwardian or 1920's shoes?

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Asphodel

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I have acquired a pair of unworn ladies shoes made by "K" shoes, England. They are unworn in box. They have a "
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" Wet Proof sole and are made in black Glace leather. I am not sure of their exact age and would appreciate help! Thank you!
 
A bar shoe with low heel (aka Mary-Jane) was popular for girls and everyday wear from about 1910 to 1970, but this style with the almond shaped toe, cuban heel, and shell button closure are typical of the late 1920s - 1930s. They might even just date into the early 1940s.
 
Thank you for your reply, Jonathan! I thought that they were 20's because of the style, then thought they may be 40's with austerity heel, but someone said to me that they had seen an old advert selling on ebay for "K" shoes with a very similar style as mine and this dated to Edwardian era. I have been unable to find anything despite searches.
 
The pre WW1 versions look identical except that the heel is a bit too clunky on this pair, I would expect a more tapered heel before the 1920s, rather than this chunky Cuban heel. Also an earlier pair would have a lighter looking sole and they would probably use black glass buttons rather than coloured shell shank buttons.
 
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