Vintage Barbie Shoes 1959–62 Gold Cork Wedge Sandals Early Mattel Fashion Pak

Vintage Barbie Shoes 1959–62 Gold Cork Wedge Sandals Early Mattel Fashion Pak High Heels Platforms 60s Metallic Mod Item: Pair of vintage Barbie doll shoes Style: Cork wedge sandals with gold foil straps Maker: Mattel, authentic early Barbie shoes Era: 1959–1962 — among Barbie’s very first shoe styles Notes: Introduced in 1959, cork wedges continued to appear in early Fashion Paks through 1961–62 Size: Fits Barbie and similar 11.5" fashion dolls Condition: Pre-owned vintage; cork and foil show light wear consistent with age (see photos) These cork wedge sandals are part of Barbie’s earliest footwear, introduced in her very first year (1959) and also included in early 1961–62 Fashion Pak releases. They remain one of the most collectible Barbie shoe styles due to their scarcity and unique construction with real cork bases. Perfect for completing an early Barbie ensemble or adding to a vintage shoe collection. This listing is for the Cork Shoes ONLY. (packaging and outfit not included). The last photo of this listing is to show one of the outfits the shoes originally came with.