Spectator - which to get?

XdryMartini · Apr 18, 2009

Gentlemen - I have a serious dilemma. I have the opportunity to acquire either of the Spectators below and am having a difficult time deciding which to get. Both have a very light cream / almost white suede to compliment the brown leather. Both are from the 1930's-50's. The top pair is Florsheim and the other is uncertain. Which is more versatile, traditional, useful and appealing to you and why?

Florsheim

Labeled Robertson inside

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

emmanuel · Apr 18, 2009

I like the shape of the second pair and the design of the first.

fuji · Apr 18, 2009

Top pair definately.

Johnathan · Apr 18, 2009

Definitely Florsheim.

Wes Bourne · Apr 18, 2009

Definitely the Florsheims

JayJay · Apr 18, 2009

Florsheims

Kei-bon · Apr 18, 2009

ditto

PhiloVance · Apr 18, 2009

One more for the Florsheims.

Master-Classter · Apr 18, 2009

Originally Posted by emmanuel

I like the shape of the second pair and the design of the first.

+1 exactly. I think the top pair have a nicer styling but I like the shape of the second pair. For those viewing them on your feet though, most will probably notice the pattern first IMO

beau nash · Apr 18, 2009

One more vote for the first one.

jreigen · Apr 18, 2009

I'm with the others, I dig the first pair.

Warren G. · Apr 18, 2009

Vintage Florsheim is some good stuff.

Manton · Apr 18, 2009

Specs should have a calf throat.

JayJay · Apr 18, 2009

Originally Posted by Manton

Specs should have a calf throat.
Yes. They look weird without it.

Dashing1 · Apr 19, 2009

I actually like the second pair better (both shape and style). They elongate the foot better and are more interesting in detail.

I can't speak to the quality of craftsmanship of either ('tho they seem to have held up well for decades, whatever the possible shortcomings may be).

Again, I vote for the second pair--not to merely be contrarian for the sake of iconoclastic behavior--but to let you know that their is some support for your choosing the second pair.

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