Posts by isshinryu101

Quote:Originally Posted by gambit50 Au naturale. I am in this camp. Today there are a lot of heavy dyes used on reptiles. It covers the leather to an extent and the depth of the subtly different colors is often lost. Reptile skin...

Quote:Originally Posted by mr monty Calf & Hippopotamus made by Koji Suzuki Interesting how the love for norv stitch comes and goes so easily. 1/2 the time, "lovely", the other half, "hideous". I love them consistently!

Quote:Originally Posted by dddrees Saint Crispins. Russian Calf and Cordovan. Those are just so wonderful. Excellent selection.

Quote:Originally Posted by stevent  Oban is a nice whiskey. Excellent shoes as well.

Quote:Originally Posted by xMaximex Seller confirmed that there wasn't any shell cordovan, but still claims alligator is gen. Seller suffers from wishful thinking disease. It's pretty obvious.

Quote:Originally Posted by bengal-stripe I do not know, if Hellstern had French and English production facilities, but those shoes featured look distinctly English due to the way the Norwegian construction is done (two rows of...

Quote:Originally Posted by xMaximex http://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-VTG-1950s-BONDSHIRE-SHELL-CORDOVAN-AND-CROCODILE-WINGTIP-SHOES-/261161929183?pt=US_Mens_Vintage_Shoes&hash=item3cce76c9df Shell Cordovan + crocodile in...

Quote:Originally Posted by chogall Two pair of vintage ass kicking shoes! p.s., isshy, what do you use to condition the insoles of these vintage wonders? Thanks, very glad you like. I treat the interiors just the same as the...

Pair number 2 is also from the 1940's, but this time by French maker Helstern & Sons. Bespoke, of course to keep with the spirit of this thread. This time however, the construction is a Veldtschoen. Similarly durable and waterproof to...

Today I have 2 wonderful pairs of Vintage Bespoke Budapesters. I have recently had a small debate where I have heard once again, "I just don't like Vintage Shoe Styles". I can understand this statement because there are so many...