Cool Shoes, Paraphernalia & Desiderata - Part II - Page 427

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Very nice job. Your Dad's got to have arms of IRON! I can imagine him applying layer after layer after layer... of polish on them.

Some cheap Vicasha for your womenz.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Womens-Heavy-Wool-Cashmere-Blend-Overcoat-Navy-Size-10-/130618638611?pt=US_CSA_WC_Outerwear&hash=item1e697a4113#shId

Actually, it involves many different types of sandpaper, some special leather repair material that he has modified/invented just to use on his shoes, then more sanding. He also uses some colored cream to treat the leather and re-dye it at the same time. He is not ready for polishing yet. He won't do that until he gets the leather so smooth that it is impossible to tell it was ever damaged. Then, and only then, will he put on his layers and layers of polish. And no "arms of iron," but an astounding amount of patience.

My shepherd converted a pair of Clarks to clogs, and a pair of Wolverine 10 inches to dress shoes last week ! Cheap shoes but regardless. I feel your pain. Your dad did a great job.

   What do shepherds have against leather, ours did the same stuff all the time until she was 3.  

Awesome Hermes Suspenders (1, 2)

 

Hermes Suede Loafers, needs better pictures

 

Swaine, Adney & Brigg something or other...

Just got mine and am disappointed as well. Shocked that they can advertise it as Sterling (which it still is) as it is clearly stamped 'Stainless Steel.' Plan on returning it to their B&M.

Drake's Merino scarf (1) (2)
Drake's Cotton scarf
Drake's(?) Cashmere gloves
PRL C&J brogues 11D
Charvet pocketsquare ends in 3hrs good price
LBM jacket glenplaid 40
Attolini navy silk scarf
Borrelli glenplaid pants
Church's crown slippers great price 11.5 -nye steez-
Lobb crepin brown suede 10.5 - not cheap but dayuum!
Vass croc shoes 9.5
Lobb williams sz 9
Edited by JhwkMac - 12/21/11 at 4:07am

I'd love to see what LatinStyleLover's father could do with those PRLs. Maybe we should take up a collection and purchase them for him...

NWT (sort of) Hickey-Freeman cashmere double-breasted overcoat. Size 40R. BIN of $189.99.

Apparently, the first owner put a fur collar on the coat, which has been removed, leaving stitch marks. Doesn't look like a big deal, but you might want to get some additional pictures to make sure.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170750753280&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

Somebody buy this so I can take it off my watch list. LP Cash Top Coat starting at $80.

these went for lower than i thought
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMAZING-SUPERB-VINTAGE-JOHN-LOBB-HANDMADE-BESPOKE-CROCODILE-SHOES-/220910668060?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item336f4d491c

Those interiors are DRY! The leather trim around the Croc skin has all disintegrated as well. The skins look to have survived quite well, but if the interior leather has totally dried out, they are going to be a real challenge to wear safely. Remember, the Croc skin is mounted on a leather liner. If the liner has started to fall apart...

I can understand the excitement over these shoes, as I was quite interested as well. For that price, however...

Don't worry, I plan to bid