Ralph Lauren Black Leather Mary Jane Heels — 1990s Vintage

A rare find from the golden era of Ralph Lauren craftsmanship. These sophisticated black leather Mary Janes feature a distinctive high front with a strap adorned by a unique square silver buckle — understated elegance at its finest.

The interior tells the full story of quality: gold embossed lettering reads Ralph Lauren Est. 1967, Made in Italy on a full leather lining — a hallmark of premium Ralph Lauren footwear not found on the Polo or Lauren lines.

Details

• Era: 1990s (Mary Janes had a major resurgence during this period)
• Label: Ralph Lauren
• Origin: Italy
• Size: Letter C Narrow — US 6 / IT 36
• Material: Smooth black leather / Silver hardware
• Interior: Full leather lining with gold embossed "Ralph Lauren Est. 1967 Made in Italy"
• Heel Height: 3"

Condition: Very Good

Cleaned and ready to wear. A few minor signs of wear consistent with age:

• A few small light scratches on the exterior
• Right shoe: tiny scratch on inside near the heel start
• Left shoe: small scuff and light scratch
• Heel cap shows wear at the bottom back; heel itself has no wear
• Tiny dent in leather on upper heel
• Slight bending in upper front — typical of vintage leather shoes
• Strap and buckle in excellent condition — no breaks
• Interior intact and cleaned; typical inside-heel smidge from wear

All wear is minor and many imperfections could be buffed out by a professional cobbler. The leather remains beautifully smooth, soft, and supple with excellent support structure.

Measurements

• Insole Length: 9.4" (9 3/8")
• Insole Width (inside): 2 3/4"
• Width (outside): 3"
• Heel Height: 3"
• Ankle Strap: 11 1/4" (measured around ankle, belt open)