Posts by browniecj

Quote:Originally Posted by Souldier Pic 2 1970 smooth leather uppers were known as Royals  Royal Smooths,then Royal Gibsons.

Quote:Originally Posted by Darksideoftheforce Question for the non-American posters on the site: Although it may not seem like the question has anything to do with traditional skinhead fashion, it does. I was just reading an...

Quote:Originally Posted by Sirryacus Did you guys ever wear the Lee Riders Pants?  I'm sure these could be had for much cheaper than the jeans. Here is an example. Personally speaking-no.I was always Levi.

Quote:Originally Posted by Clouseau Hello Browniecj, it's interesting to hear your explanation about Pinstripe, from mod to skin. One thing for sure: those trousers came from England! I bought mine in an indoor market (i don't...

Hello Clouseau,welcome aboard.It is interesting that the later French Skins caught onto the Pin-Stripes.Before Tonik Mohair was seen in larger amounts,you had plain coloured Mohair Suits and(before the Skinhead took form)some Patterned...

The Allen Edmonds "MacNeil"that I have,are nearer to the Royals-I can compare the Shoes with the Originals.I am not a great fan of the more rounded Toe-such as Loake etc.Personal tastes

Quote:Originally Posted by bunty  July 1968. Riders very big here too (at the same time as Monkey boots) then the heavier boots, think it was the other way round for lots of areas? Like the Photo,Bunty.

I bought my pair of Riding Boots,from the Shop in Epsom-where I was doing some Display work there.Lovely Boots.

Just to get off this shoe fetish again(I like a variety of Styles,not half a dozen of the same Style). I remember Basement Clubs in the 60s,especially around Soho,being mostly dark,dismal and tiny-and always painted black.Never thought...

Aaaaaaargh!!Rubber Soles on Leather,sorry cerneabbas but to me that is sacrilege. You would wear your Royals a few times,then get them soled.They seemed to look better.