Alligator / Crocodile Shoes

[SpooPoker]



I should take some pics.

Dude. Yes.

 

[mr monty]



I should take some pics.

Have you ever posted pics ?

 

[mr monty]

Tom Ford (posted by eddievddr10)

 

[JayJay]



Have you ever posted pics ?

Oh, I did a few years back on rare occasions. It's not something I enjoy doing.

 

[Xenos]



Another necropost.....but after searching the Forum, this is the best thread for my contribution.
Received today and conditioned then took these pictures. Seller had no idea what they held in their hands. A 45-50 year old Masterpiece of styling and workmanship..
Florsheim Custom Order Imperial Alligator Norwegian. Beveled waist, channelled/skived sole in a nicely aged medium brown patina. Beautifully matched skins, toe to counters and excellent finishing.
Original heel/sole and minimal wear to the rubber edge.
Classic elegance imho.
Yes I like alligator. Have other classic representations, but this is the Special One.
Maybe this will kick start another round of contributions and comments.

Those are beautiful. Not sure alligator shoes get much better than that. Nice.

 

[Swan Song]

Thanks

I was hoping DWFII would see this thread and add his comments like before upstream in this thread. He has probably seen and worked with more than I could ever imagine.



What stunned me about these were the condition after 45-50 years. Sharp rubber heels and the tiger stripes on the sole are easily seen. Worn very few times.



Cost to duplicate today?? Anybody have a recent custom made pair to share in pictures and general pricing information?

 

[Shikar]

Have Croc boots but this will be my first foray into shoes.....so which one? Black or brown or.....in SF fashion....both?

Regards.

 

[meister]



Have Croc boots but this will be my first foray into shoes.....so which one? Black or brown or.....in SF fashion....both?

Regards.

Neither.

 

[Shikar]



Neither.

Nope, thats not an option, as I do like the brown esp the smaller scales on the sides of the brown shoe. This is a trial run, if i wear them then will pull up shirt sleeves and get some better ones...maybe.

Regards.

 

[jrd617]

Hate. (Three years late)

 

[SpooPoker]



Nope, thats not an option, as I do like the brown esp the smaller scales on the sides of the brown shoe. This is a trial run, if i wear them then will pull up shirt sleeves and get some better ones...maybe.
Regards.

Shikar, I hope you're getting a fantastic deal on those. Mezlan skins kind of suck... you may be better waiting to sink it in something a bit better if these are more than $250. For example, VCH has a pair of croc Sutor Mantelassis that are really nice.

 

[Shikar]



Shikar, I hope you're getting a fantastic deal on those. Mezlan skins kind of suck... you may be better waiting to sink it in something a bit better if these are more than $250. For example, VCH has a pair of croc Sutor Mantelassis that are really nice.

Spoo, I gave them a second look this am and tried them on, no can keep. Dont like'em.

Regards.

 

[Gdot]



Shikar, I hope you're getting a fantastic deal on those. Mezlan skins kind of suck... you may be better waiting to sink it in something a bit better if these are more than $250. For example, VCH has a pair of croc Sutor Mantelassis that are really nice.

And in my size as well!

 

[Shikar]



Neither.

meister, you were right.

Regards.

 

[SpooPoker]



Spoo, I gave them a second look this am and tried them on, no can keep. Dont like'em.
Regards.

Good man.

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