The Quasi-Official Vintage Shoe Buy, Sell, Trade (B/S/T) Thread

[suitforcourt]

Anyone in the SF Bay interested in coming to Santa Cruz I have 3 pairs of 70s era gunboat, LWBs restored to like new condition with some modifications. 2 Florsheim and a Nettleton @ size 12 . Free for pick up. PM if interested I can answer any questions. View attachment 1524422 View attachment 1524423

@CWOyaji - all yours

 

[happypebble]

Does anyone have a pair of Johnston and Murphy Crown Aristocrafts in brown or burgundy they'd be willing to offload? I have a pair in black that I really like. I know they exist in those colors per eBay, but the largest non-black pair I've seen has been 12D, and I'm really more a 12eee or 13d.

 

[ccpl14]

Here's an offer to the group:

I'd be willing to trade or sell extremely cheaply (not much more than shipping) this pair of AE calf Shelton in 11D. I tried to make these work, as the uppers are almost pristine, but I really struggle with the AE 511 last.

Full disclosure: they are in need of a full resole at this point. Someone needs to rescue these.

See @wasmisterfu 's writeup on this sweet model here:

Wah wah waaaaahhhhhhhhh.

That said, I kinda like those, as a beater pair of saddles. Then again I have an unreasonable number of saddle shoes as this point.

But man, I coulda helped you with that one, as I gotta thing for the Polo/Shelton (I’m up to four pairs of those now) - hell I’m wearing Shelton’s right this second.

From its 1976 introduction, the Polo was on 4 last until 1991, when they switched it to the 511 (1) last. In 1999, without changing the model/style number, it was suddenly renamed the Shelton (a 1998 8271 Polo is the same shoe as a 1999 8271 Shelton).

Note, when it come to the burgundy and black Polo/Shelton, the models you really want to look for are the 1976-79 8224 and the 2010-13 8221, as those are the non-Polished Cobbler versions (polished cobbler versions are 8274 and 8271).

Shelton Appreciation:

Man I love me some Saddle’s.

PM me if interested.

 

[Shrewboy]

I have two pairs I’m picked up along the way before finding better fits. I’d rather move these down the line than look at them any longer. Shoe trees are not included, and feel free to make me an offer if you think my asking price is out of line. I have more pictures, so drop me a line if you are interested and want to see more details. I don’t know what the file size limit is but didn’t want to clog up the thread with a million pictures.

1) Allen Edmonds MacNeil 10.5 3e in brown pebble grain. The heels are not AE, so presumably replaced. I’m figuring $15 to ship in CONUS, so how about $55 shipped.

2) Best guess is that these are Masons but no markings on the heel pad.O’Sullivan heel and markings inside look consistent with Masons, though. These are 10.5e and would stay if they were an 11e. Very lightly worn and look all original. Again, I’m figuring $15 for shipping, so $55 shipped.

 

[suitforcourt]

I have two pairs I’m picked up along the way before finding better fits. I’d rather move these down the line than look at them any longer. Shoe trees are not included, and feel free to make me an offer if you think my asking price is out of line. I have more pictures, so drop me a line if you are interested and want to see more details. I don’t know what the file size limit is but didn’t want to clog up the thread with a million pictures.

1) Allen Edmonds MacNeil 10.5 3e in brown pebble grain. The heels are not AE, so presumably replaced. I’m figuring $15 to ship in CONUS, so how about $55 shipped.

2) Best guess is that these are Masons but no markings on the heel pad.O’Sullivan heel and markings inside look consistent with Masons, though. These are 10.5e and would stay if they were an 11e. Very lightly worn and look all original. Again, I’m figuring $15 for shipping, so $55 shipped.
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The 2nd pair is likely B Mason Executive Imperials. Nice finds.

 

[ccpl14]

Here's an offer to the group:

I'd be willing to trade or sell extremely cheaply (not much more than shipping) this pair of AE calf Shelton in 11D. I tried to make these work, as the uppers are almost pristine, but I really struggle with the AE 511 last.

Full disclosure: they are in need of a full resole at this point. Someone needs to rescue these.

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See @wasmisterfu 's writeup on this sweet model here:


PM me if interested.

I’m happy to report that the Shelton’s have been adopted into a loving home.

 

[eTrojan]

Starting to post some shoes that need to be moved on. I'll have about 10 pairs total, once they all get listed.

Vintage Alden 976 Shell Cordovan Longwing Blucher (LWB) 13 A | eBay

<p>Alden 976 Shell Cordovan Longwing Blucher (LWB) 13 A. </p><br /><p>The shell cordovan is cracking on the vamps, so these will have a short life as shoes, but can be deconstructed for material to make watchstraps, wallets or other accessories. </p><br /><p>Shoe trees not included. </p>

www.ebay.com

Vintage Stuart McGuire Brown Monkstrap NOS - 12B | eBay

Vintage Stuart McGuire Monkstrap NOS - 12B. This is a higher volume shoe and would work well for someone with a high instep. These are probably from the 1980s. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

www.ebay.com

 

[eTrojan]

Posting some shoes to eBay from acquisitions that don't fit me properly. Happy to negotiate outside of eBay if anyone is interested. Just DM with the shoe you're looking at. The Alden and the Nike aren't really vintage, but thought I'd include the batch.

Vintage Stuart McGuire Brown Monkstrap NOS - 12B | eBay

Vintage Stuart McGuire Monkstrap NOS - 12B. This is a higher volume shoe and would work well for someone with a high instep. These are probably from the 1980s. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

www.ebay.com

Vintage Florsheim Split-Toe / NST black 12B | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Florsheim Split-Toe / NST black 12B at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Alden Full Strap Loafer 681 - black calfskin 13AA | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alden Full Strap Loafer 681 - black calfskin 13AA at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Size 13 - Jordan 1 Mid Lakers for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Size 13 - Jordan 1 Mid Lakers at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

I also have several more I'm preparing to list: Freeman Free-Flex LWB, Weyenberg Massagic LWB, AE Shelton (8241). All size 13A.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

The “running out of room” Sale:

I have seven pairs of shoes to sell. I’m not trying to make any money on these. I’m trying to get most of my cost back. 3 of them are just a tad too small (10.5C)

ALL PRICES ARE SHIPPED Conus
(feel free to make an offer)

NEW OLD STOCK Footjoy in the box (no lid on one pair).

The first pair is a gorgeous color tassel loafer. 10.5C $80

The second pair is also NEW OLD STOCk with box and bags. These are Lizard Tassel loafer. 10.5C $85

Next is a pair I REALLY wanted to work. I have not seen another pair in person. They are 1969 Florsheim “Ventura” monkstrap in Teak Cashmere Calf. 10.5C $100

Next is a pair of Vintage Stuart Mcquire Shell Cordovan LWB. Marked as 10.5D, but they fit LARGE to me. I dyed these because they had odd spots on them where the color was fading, but it was sort of blotchy. $60

Allen Edmonds “Nassau” Shark Skin Wingtips. 10.5C $65

Nettleton Shark 9C $40 typical wear. Heel pad has wear

Alden Black Shell — no cracks, but definite wear. Sole still firm. 10.5D
$65

 

[Nobleprofessor]

The remainder of the pics are here. If there are any that you want to see more of let me know.

 

[sam67]

The remainder of the pics are here. If there are any that you want to see more of let me know. View attachment 1954739 View attachment 1954741 View attachment 1954743 View attachment 1954745 View attachment 1954747 View attachment 1954749 View attachment 1954751 View attachment 1954755 View attachment 1954757 View attachment 1954731 View attachment 1954733 View attachment 1954737 View attachment 1954735

Love that Nettleton but too small for me.

 

[basstoyourface]

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Can you take a pic in natural lighting? Are they really this orangey tan? Fantastic colour.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Can you take a pic in natural lighting? Are they reay this orangey tan? Fantastic colour.

They really are that color. I’ll take a picture tomorrow in the light.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Here we have a Unicorn. A true HOLY GRAIL For Sale

They are NEW OLD STOCK Florsheim 93605 10.5D with Box and they are the ultra desirable Coke Red (sometimes called Cherry Coke).

They are new and incredible. They come with bags and they are not dried out or split or damaged.

The modern equivalent (or near equivalent) of these would be a new pair of Alden Shell Cordovan. Of course these are much harder to find. I realized I have several pair of 93605 and I can’t make myself wear these. I have kept them conditioned. They are not polished with any sort of wax or polish with any pigment or even a neutral polish. I didn’t want to alter the amazing color.

The box is probably the correct time period, but is not a 93605 box. I’m pricing these less than many other NOS 93605 priced currently and the color demands a premium. The price may seem out of the ordinary, but these are the absolute top of the 93605 heap especially in this color. They are date code AJ. Which means they are from 1979 since the 93605 was made until 1988.

I included a picture with an another pair to show the difference. Comes with Florsheim bags as well.

Price is $850 shipped to CONUS.

 

[Raimar]

I have a few pairs found along the way that I am finally getting around to share. Nothing too fancy.
Open to offers and/or trades as well 8.5 or 9 (8 wide can work also). Will ship to continental US. Trees not included.

1. Florsheim Royal Imperial 96623 10D $75 shipped
2. Florsheim Royal Imperial 96308 10C $70 shipped
3. Alden 10 1/2 A/C 681 $75 shipped
4. Alden 9 1/2 B/D 551 $80 shipped