First off, let’s be real – Goyard *isn’t* exactly known for their overflowing shoe collection. When you think Goyard, you think totes, you think that iconic Chevron print, you think… well, not really shoes, right? That said, that doesn’t mean vintage Goyard *shoes* don’t exist, or can’t be found.
I’ve been poking around online – you know, the usual eBay rabbit hole, Reddit threads full of “legit check” nightmares (seriously, be careful out there!), and even those CNFans spreadsheets (talk about a wild west of… *stuff*). What I *have* seen is that, when you *do* find a Goyard shoe – especially a supposedly “vintage” one – it’s usually gotta be authenticated as real. I mean, with Goyard’s reputation as this super-luxe, hard-to-get brand, fakes are gonna be everywhere.
Now, 1stDibs seems to have some… authentic-ish options, and they’re saying stuff like “constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, canvas and fabric.” Okay, fancy. But I’m still picturing like, what, a canvas espadrille with a Chevron print slapped on it? Maybe some kinda driving loafer? I’m not seeing the same level of… opulence, if that makes sense, as their trunks and bags.
And then you get into the whole “vintage” aspect. What *is* vintage Goyard shoe, anyway? I mean, Goyard is all about heritage, established back in 1853 in Paris, right? So a vintage Goyard shoe would be an incredibly rare find. I’m talking museum-quality stuff.
Honestly, if you’re hunting for that “vintage” vibe, maybe look at the aesthetic *around* Goyard. Think classic French style. Maybe some super-chic Hermès escarpins (RetroStage mentions those), or even some Prada Oxfords. Something that *complements* the Goyard bag you’re probably already rocking.
Look, here’s the real tea (I’m so using “tea” today, sorry): finding a bonafide, verified vintage Goyard shoe is gonna be a Herculean task. I’d be more inclined to build my look *around* a Goyard piece than *rely* on finding *the* perfect vintage shoe. Ya know? Spend the time on checking authenticity, and make sure you are getting the real deal.
