1972 suede gladiator boots size 7.5/8

Amazing!! So wearable and look good with everything ! Photo from the spring/summer 1972 catalog! I need those blue ones so bad!!

Tan suede gladiator boots by Gaymode (JC Penney’s in-house label)
Small platform
Open toe and heel
Lace up the front
Marked size 7.5. I would say these run big, since I’m a nine and could squeeze in. I think an 8 would be comfortable

Very good condition. I had my cobbler put a new leather insole in because the other one was falling apart. The suede is dingey but I think with more wear it works! There is a small part of the sole missing near the toe of the left boot. I think the suede will look better with more wear, and these are structurally sound and ready to be worn!

length (measured on insole): 9.5
Width (measured on insole) 3
Heel 3.25
Platform .75

This item is sold from a vintage seller in Chicago, Il.