help dating christain dior pumps!!

[maranda]

shoes are NOT my area of expertise, but i couldn't pass these babies up! i'm not having any luck dating them though. but like i said i don't usually deal with shoes, so i'm probably missing something really obvious! they may not even be vintage. but they're pretty fabulous either way!
on inside it reads: Christian Dior, made in Spain, 2206 16 3a 7( i think it's a seven anyways) 3875 20, Saks Fifth Avenue
thanks!!

 

[Jonathan]

I would have to see a profile shot of the heel to be positive but I am pretty sure these are late 1970s, possibly really early 80s (1978-81)

 

[joules]

I was thinking the same, and was hoping to see them in profile too, to see that heel more clearly.
Also thinking, that I need Jonathan's new shoe book.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shoes-Z-Designers-Manufacturers-Retailers/dp/0500515263

 

[maranda]

thanks!! here's a profile picture

maranda

 

[maranda]

and just for your viewing pleasure, here's another pair i picked up in the same batch, along with 5 pairs of Ferragamos! Now i just need someone to tell me how to shrink my feet a few sizes so they fit me ;)

 

[Jonathan]

My suspicious are correct - 78-81 should be about right for the Dior shoes. The floral print pumps are cute -- c. 1970ish.

 

[maranda]

thank you so much-you guys are awesome!!

 

[cactusandcattails]

I remember rocking a pair of pumps very much like these in 1980.

I think I wore them out dancing!