Vintage black leather loafers by B Altman's New York

Sweet vintage shoes in black leather with tie closure, low heel, Italian leather, 1940s/50s? Well-loved, very worn, some repairs (see photos, some contrasting stitch color on a repair), missing one loop, scuffed and cracked, ~7.5" narrow. Interior length: 9.75" width: 2.75" 1/2" heel