Help Dating / Style of La Belle Shoes

[brooke1178]

I have no idea the date on these shoes. They are in amazing condition. As you can see, the inner soles say different things - is that normal. La Belle ( brand) and a guys name ( a guy who did shoes in Albuquerque, NM. I live in NM so that makes sense. So do you think they were redone here? So I would love the date and style of shoe and why inner soles are different - but honestly very similar - metallic font, same leather. THANKS AGAIN YOU GUYS!

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

As you can see, the inner soles say different things - is that normal.

It's not unusual. La Belle made them for Bobby M, the shoe retailer. Here's a pair I sold with the manufacturer printed on one insole and the retailer on the other:

http://www.etsy.com/transaction/26307421

I think late 60s, but I look forward to what Jonathan says.

 

[Jonathan]

about 1970

 

[joules]

Late to the party! Aren't shoes fun?
(Just sold a pretty awesome pair of Roger Vivier shoes; I'm feeling the footwear!)

 

[brooke1178]

Okay so that makes sense!

 

[joules]

Yep, it's not unusual, as Tom Jones would say.
Here is another example of that:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/14111152/80s-lipstick-red-vintage-shoes-leather

 

[Better Dresses Vintage]

Nearly every pair of vintage shoes I've ever had (40s-70s) says different things in each shoe. Cue the Tom Jones ; ).

 

[thespectrum]

I'm working on a pair of 40s red lizard platforms right now that have the brand name stamped on one insole & the name of the shop they were made for on the other. It's vey common.

MMMMMMmm, Tom Jones

 

[brooke1178]

Thank you everyone!