80s bruno magli button leather pumps - 8 1/2

playful but still polished, these italian-made bruno magli pumps turn a classic pointed cap toe silhouette into a novelty statement with an allover button print on dark leather. the strongest item-specific market matches consistently place this style in the 1980s and describe it as leather, made in italy, and finished with a sculpted high heel, which fits the construction here. bruno magli’s bologna-made footwear is known for italian craftsmanship, and this pair has the same sharp toe, leather upper, and elegant cone heel that made the brand’s dress shoes collectible.

details

• era: 1980s
• designer: bruno magli
• origin: italy
• design: pointed toe pumps with a black leather cap toe, dark leather upper printed all over with white button motifs, slip-on construction, sculpted cone heel, metallic gold leather lining, and leather outsole with visible wear. branded bruno magli bologna made in italy. materials estimated from visible construction and leather stamp on the lining and upper stamp reading tomaia pelle upper 100% leather, lining 100% leather, outsole 100% leather, heel tip composition unspecified. the overall build is a classic italian dress pump with a novelty print applied to a refined cap toe shape.
• condition: good: noticeable outsole wear at both forefoot areas, light wear to heel tips, visible dark spotting and wear to the gold insoles, and minor surface wear consistent with age. uppers still present well and the print remains strong, but the signs of use are visible.
• size & fit: tagged size 8 1/2 on sole. best fit appears modern women’s us 8.5, likely medium width.
• flat measurements: heel height 3.5 inches