Vintage Ballotta Bologna Italy Red & Ivory Leather Peep-Toe Pumps 1960s–70s

Ballotta Bologna – Two-Tone Red and Ivory Leather Peep-Toe Pumps Brand: Ballotta Style: Two-Tone Peep-Toe Pumps with Buckle Accent Insole stamped “Ballotta Bologna Made in Italy” with crown logo. Sole impressed “Made in Italy Bologna.” Size: no size info, please refer to the measurements. Heel height: 3.25-3.5 Length (inside): 9.75 -around US8-8.5 Ball width (on sole): 3.125 Color: Ivory and Red Material: Leather upper, leather lining and sole Condition: Good Vintage Condition - Moderate surface wear and light marks consistent with age. - Minor scuffing on heel finish. (no visible wear on the sole) - Leather supple and structure well preserved. Description Striking two-tone pumps crafted in smooth ivory leather with a wide red instep band and silver-tone buckle accent. Features a squared peep toe and tall sculptural block heel. The silhouette bridges late-1960s mod minimalism and early-1970s glamour, embodying the Italian flair for architectural design and confident color contrast. Country of Origin: Italy Made in Bologna, Italy, by Ballotta, an Italian shoemaker active during the 1960s–1970s. The company was known for refined craftsmanship and bold design. This pair reflects the modernist Italian style of the late 1960s to early 1970s—characterized by color blocking, sculptural heels, and oversized metal buckles. Comparable designs from Bologna workshops of the same period were sold through luxury retailers such as I. Magnin, Saks Fifth Avenue