Jonathan Walford, author of The Seductive Shoe, owns about 700 pairs of shoes from the from the 17th century to today. And you thought you were a shoe lover! Here are just a few items from his massive collection:

Be sure to read the fabulous interview with Jonathan about his shoe collecting passion over at The Collectors Weekly. Then you might just want to snag today’s VPOD for your own collection.

These vintage 1960s rust leather gladiator sandals are super fun and here’s even better news: they’re a size 8.5-9! (Those of you who shop for vintage shoes know that it can sometimes be difficult to find sizes to fit the modern woman.)

And while these babies don’t come with a strapping hunk o’ gladiator attached, they’re still a tempting find for a vintage fashionista!

Available from Dig Vintage.

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