HOF: Labels, heels and nail patterns - Secrets to ID the maker

BLN · Feb 25, 2011

Brilliant reportage,,,,,,,,,,TYVM

Hans Cater · Feb 26, 2011

Originally Posted by BLN

Brilliant reportage,,,,,,,,,,TYVM

Yeah very interesting, it sounded as though it was done by a real pro.

BBC · Feb 26, 2011

Anyone recognize this label? The name on the insole is worn out. They're a pair of light brown brouged punch caps that were made in England.

onix · Feb 26, 2011

^ Loake

BBC · Feb 26, 2011

Originally Posted by onix

^ Loake

Thanks, Onix!

hyudef · Mar 1, 2011

Can anyone identify this label? Cheers in advance!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=180630813153

twosaabs · Mar 1, 2011

Trying to determine if these shoes I picked up, lightly used, are Shell or Calf. They are Church's - Prima Classe - Made in Italy. Would any one have an idea from the photos? Also, any idea of the approximate original price??

onix · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by twosaabs

Trying to determine if these shoes I picked up, lightly used, are Shell or Calf. They are Church's - Prima Classe - Made in Italy. Would any one have an idea from the photos? Also, any idea of the approximate original price??

Bookbinder calf.

twosaabs · Mar 1, 2011

Thanks, Onix. Can you tell me anything about Bookbinder Calf. Are you familiar with this line of shoes and what their approximate original selling price was?

Thanks for your help. You helped me I.D. another pair of shoes a few weeks ago. Much appreciated

onix · Mar 1, 2011

Originally Posted by twosaabs

Thanks, Onix. Can you tell me anything about Bookbinder Calf. Are you familiar with this line of shoes and what their approximate original selling price was?

Thanks for your help. You helped me I.D. another pair of shoes a few weeks ago. Much appreciated

- Bookbinder is Church's term for corrected grain leather. Basically, it's calf leather with inferior cosmetic property, hence got "processed" to this type of shiny leather. The major con of it is that you can't polish them, and once the shine is gone, it's gone (since it doesn't absorb polish very well). Of course, the major pro of it is that you don't need to polish them, some quick brush would be suffice.
- When new, corrected grain leather can look a lot like shell, hence some can't tell. However, after being worn, the crease is characteristically different (micro-crease in non-shell, smooth-crease in shell).
- Church's Prima Classe is now discontinued (I believe), but they're a step (or two) below Church's highest line, the "Custom Grade".
- About price, check your PM

twosaabs · Mar 1, 2011

Thanks, again Onix.

Lemon Lime Madness · Mar 3, 2011

This thread is super helpful, props to all of the contributors. thumbs up!

escheriff · Mar 3, 2011

Can someone please help a brotha out and identify this??? Lots of handwork, fully canvassed.

Achilles_ · Mar 3, 2011

How old is this label?

agravity · Mar 9, 2011

Nice one dude !
Why didn't this idea came to my mind early, any ways you got lucky.

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