FAMOLARE jellie shoes

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

I've spent quite a bit of time trying to find out more about these Famolares but to no avail. Since jellies were popular in the 80s, I guess it's safe to say that's when they're from. I can only find one other example of Famolare jellies but no info is included. Since Famolare styles were given names, any idea what these were called?
~Donna

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

i'm no help for you, VV, but just to say i had a pair of translucent red plastic (more durable than "jellies") mary jane sandals in the late 70s, I loved them, and i literally wore them out.

i wonder if yours may be a bit earlier than 80s, too, possibly....I"m sure our shoe experts will come along for you!

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

Thanks, Mary!
I never wore jellies but my best friend did and, come to think of it, that would have been in the late 70s.
These Famolares look like they've never been worn and are still nice and supple. They're even my size, a US 9, but they are too narrow for my M/W feet.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I'm unfamiliar with the brand but remember Jellies in about '78-79 but there was a '90s revival too.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

I wore a pair of mint green jellies back in 1978-1979. I wore mine with matching ankle socks. My husband made fun of me, but I loved them they were sooooo comfy!

 

[Pinkcoke]

I have not come across them or anything like, but my feeling is that they are 80s or newer because of the imitation woven leather uppers and image moulded soles, which I've only had on 80's Beverly Feldman/ Frankie and Baby sneakers. The buckle also looks newer, with that antique metal finish.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

Have you tried contacting them directly, VV?

this is from their contact webpage:

Famolare have been making shoes for over 25 years. The company is based in Brattleboro, VT, where it ships fine Famolare shoes to customers all over the world.
To order Famolare shoes, please visit Our Shoes on this site for details.


Contact Information
Famolare Shoes
8 University Way
Suite #1
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: (800) 626-0894
Email: [email protected]ail:

 

[joules]

I would second Mary's suggestion to contact the firm, as I have found the company to be kindly responsive, as in this instance. In addition to narrowing down the dating, I also received very interesting information about the style:
https://www.etsy.com/transaction/141401000

I'm obsessed with Famolares, and have been since their introduction.

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

I have sent the company an email inquiry and will let you know when I get a reply. (Something I should have done without having to be told. )

Nicole, here is an interesting bit of VFG fashion history about Famolare:

http://vintagefashionguild.org/fashion-history/joe-famolare/

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

Update: never heard back from the Famolare company. Ah, well!