# Late 1990s/Early 2000s Via Spiga Black-and-White Leather Oval-Appliqué Translucent-Heel Sandals, Modern US 7/7.5

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- Published: 2026-08-11T06:45:49-07:00
- Author: russ

A graphic pair of vintage Via Spiga sandals in black-and-white leather with sculptural
translucent heels.

Slender black leather straps curve across the foot and pass through small white 
leather connector tabs. Two stacked black leather oval appliqués anchor each upper,
finished with visible white topstitching that gives the minimal construction a dimensional,
almost jewelry-like quality.

The sharply squared open toes and black-and-white footbeds create a clean foundation
beneath the layered strap work. From the side, smoky translucent heels flare gently
beneath contrasting white leather heel-seat panels, giving the sandals an architectural
profile.

The combination of monochrome color blocking, tubular straps, prominent contrast
stitching, square toes, and translucent heels captures the playful precision of 
turn-of-the-millennium footwear.

Wear them with cropped black trousers, a narrow slip dress, dark denim, white tailoring,
or a column skirt. The monochrome palette also works beautifully with red, silver,
cobalt, chartreuse, or a compact Y2K shoulder bag.

**Details**

**Designer / Brand:** Via Spiga
 **Estimated Era:** Late 1990s to early 2000s **
Production Status:** True vintage **Color:** Black / White / Smoky translucent **
Upper:** Black-and-white leather **Surface Detail:** Stacked oval leather appliqués
with contrast topstitching **Strap Detail:** Curved black leather straps with white
leather connector tabs **Footbed:** Black-and-white leather footbed **Toe Shape:**
Square open toe **Heel Style:** Sculptural smoky translucent heel with flared base**
Closure:** Slip-on mule **Outsole:** Dark leather outsole stamped Vero Cuoio **Marked
US Size:** US 7.5 **Marked European Size:** EU 38 **Marked Width:** M **Estimated
Modern US Size:** US 7/7.5 **Approximate Modern UK Size:** UK 5/5.5 **Approximate
Modern EU Size:** EU 37.5/38 **Approximate Modern French Size:** FR 37.5/38 **Approximate
Modern Italian Size:** IT 37.5/38 **Approximate Japanese Size:** JP 23.5/24 **Estimated
Modern Width:** Standard to standard-narrow **Country of Origin:** Made in Italy**
Quantity:** One pair

**Fit Notes**

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

The M marking represents a standard women’s width. The square open toe offers some
flexibility in overall length, but the fixed curved straps and closely fitted forefoot
may feel more secure than an adjustable contemporary sandal.

Approximate modern international equivalents are UK 5/5.5, EU/FR/IT 37.5/38, and
JP 23.5/24. 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 and oval appliqués remain structurally intact and retain
strong overall color. Visible wear includes light creasing, surface rubbing, small
scratches, and minor edge wear consistent with prior use.

The white leather sections show age-related toning, light scuffing, scattered brown-
toned marks, creasing, and localized finish wear. The contrast stitching remains
substantially intact.

The black portions of the footbeds show visible impressions, rubbing, and surface
wear. The white portions show creasing, handling, discoloration, and small areas
of finish wear.

The dark leather outsoles show moderate abrasion, scratching, surface loss, and 
several small worn areas. The Via Spiga, Vero Cuoio, Made in Italy, EU 38, and US
7.5M markings remain visible.

Both translucent heels remain present and appear structurally intact. Visible wear
includes light scratching, surface haze or tonal variation, and wear to the heel
tips.

No completely detached strap, obvious sole separation, major visible crack through
either heel, collapsed heel, or other structural failure is visible in the photos.
Please review all images closely, particularly the white leather, footbeds, straps,
translucent heels, heel tips, and outsoles.

**Styling Notes**

Let the graphic construction lead by pairing these with a black slip dress, white
tailoring, cropped trousers, or dark straight-leg denim.

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