# Late 1990s/Early 2000s A Line Anne Klein Orange Suede-Textured Block-Heel Mules, US 7.5 M

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- Published: 2026-08-11T06:54:54-07:00
- Author: russ

A sharply composed pair of vintage A Line Anne Klein mules in saturated orange with
a softly napped, suede-textured surface.

Two wide straps cross the foot on opposing diagonals, creating a sculptural opening
through the center. The squared open toe gives the pair a clean architectural line,
while the substantial black heel adds contrast and visual weight.

The design is simple in the best way. There is no hardware, overt branding, or decorative
excess. The color, asymmetrical cut, and strong block heel do all the work.

White insoles carry the **A Line Anne Klein** name, while the outsoles are clearly
marked **Made in Italy**, **7½**, and **M**. The slip-on construction keeps the 
pair easy, but the bold orange and black combination gives them considerably more
presence than an ordinary mule.

Wear them with a black column dress, cropped trousers, dark indigo denim, a bias-
cut skirt, or a tonal look in rust and cream. They also work beautifully against
chocolate brown, olive, violet, cobalt, or a print that picks up the orange.

**Details**

**Brand:** A Line Anne Klein
 **Parent Brand:** Anne Klein **Estimated Era:** Late
1990s to early 2000s **Production Status:** Vintage **Style:** Open-toe heeled mules**
Color:** Orange and black **Upper:** Suede-textured material **Design:** Overlapping
asymmetrical straps **Toe Shape:** Square open toe **Heel:** Black flared block 
heel **Closure:** Slip-on **Insole:** White branded insole **Country of Origin:**
Made in Italy **Marked Size:** US 7.5 M **Estimated Modern US Size:** US 7.5 **Width:**
Medium **Quantity:** One pair **Condition:** Very Good Vintage Condition

**Fit Notes**

Marked women’s **US 7.5 M** and best suited to a modern US 7.5 medium-width foot.

The open toe allows some flexibility in toe placement, but fit through the asymmetrical
straps will depend on foot volume and instep height. The pair should work best for
an average-width foot with a low-to-average instep.

For additional fit confidence, compare the footbed length and clearance beneath 
the upper strap with a similarly shaped mule already in your wardrobe.

**Condition**

**Very Good Vintage Condition.**

The orange uppers retain strong, even color and a soft napped texture, with light
surface variation and gentle wear consistent with age. The white insoles show visible
creasing, fine age lines, light marks, and wear around the strap openings, while
the black outsoles show scratching and abrasion concentrated at the forefeet.

The block heels remain visually straight, and both heel tips are present. No major
tears, broken stitching, severe discoloration, or obvious sole separation are visible
in the photos. Please review all images closely, particularly the insoles, strap
attachments, outsole toes, and heel tips.

**Styling Notes**

Let the shoes provide the color in an otherwise restrained outfit. Pair them with
black tailoring, a cream slip dress, dark denim, a chocolate-brown skirt, or a minimal
knit set.

For a more saturated approach, style them with cobalt, violet, hot pink, tomato 
red, or a print containing warm orange accents.

**Curation Note**

Each Quirk piece is hand selected by our team for quality, construction, styling
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