# Late 1990s/early 2000s Sigerson Morrison Black Leather O-Ring Thong Kitten-Heel Sandals | Modern US 7/7.5

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- Published: 2026-08-11T06:44:41-07:00
- Author: russ

A sharply designed pair of late 1990s/early 2000s Sigerson Morrison thong sandals
in black leather and reflective silver.

Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison launched their New York label in 1991 after meeting
at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Their work earned the CFDA’s emerging accessory
design award in 1997. [Explore the designers’ early history](https://cfda.com/member/miranda-morrison/).

The open silhouette is built around slim leather toe posts and curved instep straps
connected by polished O-rings. Domed studs and small square metal loops introduce
mixed-metal detail, giving the minimal profile a subtle industrial edge.

Metallic silver-tone footbeds create a clean contrast against the black leather 
and dark perimeter stitching. The heels are especially distinctive, with low flared
profiles, smoky translucent-looking bodies, silver-tone bases, and black heel tips.

The softly squared footbeds, architectural hardware, and compact sculptural heels
place the design naturally within the late 1990s/early 2000s return to streamlined,
body-conscious footwear.

Wear them with a black slip dress, low-rise trousers, dark denim, a narrow midi 
skirt, or clean white tailoring. The black and silver palette also works beautifully
with charcoal, oxblood, chocolate brown, and cool metallic accessories.

**Details**

**Designer / Brand:** Sigerson Morrison
 **Production Status:** True vintage **Color:**
Black / Metallic silver / Smoky brown **Upper:** Black leather **Footbed:** Metallic
silver-tone footbed with dark edge stitching **Hardware:** Mixed-metal O-rings, 
domed studs, and square loop accents **Toe Shape:** Open toe with softly squared
footbed **Front Detail:** Leather toe post and layered instep straps **Heel Style:**
Low flared sculptural kitten heel with metallic base **Closure:** Slip-on **Outsole:**
Silver-tone leather outsole stamped Vero Cuoio **Marked Size:** US 7.5 **Marked 
Width:** B **Estimated Modern US Size:** US 7/7.5 **Approximate Modern UK Size:**
UK 5/5.5 **Approximate Modern EU/Italian Size:** EU/IT 37.5/38.5 **Approximate Modern
French Size:** FR 37.5/38.5 **Approximate Japanese Size:** JP 24/24.5 **Estimated
Modern Width:** Standard to standard-narrow **Country of Origin:** Made in Italy

**Fit Notes**

Marked US 7.5B and estimated to best fit a modern US 7/7.5.

The B marking represents a standard women’s width. The open toe offers some flexibility
in overall length, but the narrow-looking footbed, fixed toe posts, and closely 
placed instep straps may feel more fitted than a contemporary sandal in the same
marked size.

Approximate modern international equivalents are UK 5/5.5, EU/IT/FR 37.5/38.5, 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**

**Good Vintage Condition.**

The black leather straps remain structurally intact and retain strong overall color.
Visible wear includes creasing through the instep straps, light surface scratches,
rubbing along the strap edges, and minor finish wear around the toe posts and hardware
attachments.

The mixed-metal hardware remains present. Visible age-related wear includes light
tarnish, tonal variation, and small surface marks.

The metallic silver-tone footbeds show pronounced creasing, wrinkling, scratches,
darkened impressions, rubbing, and localized finish loss. The perimeter stitching
remains substantially intact, with age-related discoloration and handling along 
the edges.

The leather outsoles show moderate to substantial forefoot abrasion, scratching,
discoloration, and finish loss. Sticker residue remains on one outsole. The Sigerson
Morrison, Vero Cuoio, Made in Italy, and 7½ B markings remain visible.

Both sculptural heels and heel tips remain present. The tips show visible wear and
should be inspected for remaining life before regular use.

No completely detached strap, obvious sole separation, collapsed heel, or major 
structural failure is visible in the photos. Please review all images closely, particularly
the straps, toe posts, hardware, footbeds, heel tips, and outsoles.

**Styling Notes**

Pair these with a black slip dress, dark straight-leg denim, cropped trousers, or
a narrow column skirt.

For a stronger turn-of-the-millennium look, style them with a fitted tank, low-rise
tailoring, silver jewelry, 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.

**Authenticity Note**

Designer items are reviewed before being brought to market. Quirk takes authenticity
seriously, and the sale of counterfeit goods is illegal. Any included third-party
authentication paperwork will be noted clearly.