Late 1990s/Early 2000s Managini Coral-Orange Croc-Embossed Leather Strappy Mules, Modern US 7/7.5

Description

A beautifully preserved pair of Italian leather mules in saturated coral orange.

The croc-embossed leather continues across the softly squared footbeds and layered upper straps, creating a richly textured tonal design. Slim bands cross over the forefoot and rise into an angular open framework through the instep, giving the sandals dimension without interrupting their clean slip-on silhouette.

High tapered heels introduce a warm stacked woodgrain effect that balances the vivid leather. The structured proportions, square open toes, citrus palette, and architectural strap placement capture the polished glamour of late-1990s and early-2000s footwear.

The pale leather insoles are marked Managini, Leather Upper, and Made in Italy. The leather outsoles are stamped Vero Cuoio, Suola Made in Italy, and size 38.

Wear them with cream tailoring, dark denim, a narrow black dress, printed silk, or a sharply cut mini skirt. The coral-orange color also works beautifully with turquoise, chocolate brown, lilac, chartreuse, and crisp white.

Details

Designer / Brand: Managini
Estimated Era: Late 1990s to early 2000s
Production Status: True vintage
Color: Coral orange / Tangerine / Warm brown
Upper: Croc-embossed leather
Strap Detail: Layered geometric and crisscross leather straps
Footbed: Tonal croc-embossed leather forefoot with pale leather heel bed
Toe Shape: Soft square open toe
Heel Style: High tapered stacked-look heel
Closure: Slip-on mule
Outsole: Leather outsole stamped Vero Cuoio
Marked Size: EU/IT 38
Marked Width: Not marked / unavailable
Estimated Modern US Size: US 7/7.5
Approximate Modern UK Size: UK 4.5/5
Approximate Modern EU Size: EU 37.5/38
Approximate Modern French Size: FR 38.5/39
Approximate Modern Italian Size: IT 37.5/38
Approximate Japanese Size: JP 24/24.5
Estimated Modern Width: Standard to standard-narrow
Country of Origin: Made in Italy
Quantity: One pair

Fit Notes

Marked EU/IT 38 and estimated to best fit a modern women’s US 7/7.5.

The open toe provides some flexibility in overall length. The fixed layered straps and streamlined footbed may feel closer through the forefoot than a contemporary adjustable sandal.

Approximate modern international equivalents are UK 4.5/5, EU/IT 37.5/38, FR 38.5/39, and JP 24/24.5. These conversions are guidance rather than guaranteed equivalents because fit varies according to maker, production period, foot shape, strap placement, and preferred toe room.

Condition

Excellent Vintage Condition.

The coral-orange leather remains vivid and evenly finished. The croc-embossed texture is crisp throughout the straps and footbeds. Visible signs of age are limited to faint natural creasing, minute surface marks, slight tonal variation, and minimal handling wear.

The pale leather insoles remain exceptionally clean. The Managini branding, leather-upper notation, and Made in Italy markings remain clearly legible.

The leather outsoles show no meaningful walking abrasion. Visible wear is limited to minute surface marks and light handling consistent with storage or brief indoor try-on. The Vero Cuoio, leather-sole, Made in Italy, and size 38 stamps remain sharply visible.

The tapered heels retain strong, even stacked-look surfaces. Both heel tips remain present and show no notable wear. A few minute surface variations are visible upon close inspection.

No detached straps, open seams, sole separation, deep leather cracking, significant discoloration, unstable heel, or other structural failure is visible in the supplied photographs. Please review all images closely, particularly the straps, footbeds, heel surfaces, heel tips, and outsoles.

Styling Notes

Pair these with a cream trouser suit, dark denim, a fitted black dress, or a narrow printed skirt.

For a stronger turn-of-the-millennium treatment, add a fitted tank, warm metallic jewelry, tinted eyewear, and a compact shoulder bag.

Curation Note

Each Quirk piece is hand selected by our team for quality, construction, styling potential, and point of view.