Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[eTrojan]

J&M Aristocraft tassel loafers. Any 13 AAA guys want me to proxy these?

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Those are my size (13 A), but not a style I have any interest in. The 3A is the heel width.

Thanks.

 

[smfdoc]

Found these in a thrift store bullying a group of Rockports, are these a thing? View attachment 1395931 View attachment 1395932 View attachment 1395933

I don't think anyone answered your post, so I will toss in my thoughts. Yes, vintage Florsheim PTBs can certainly be a thing. I know I would love a pair in my size, but they were not made for me except a MTO pair. Those will clean up nicely, so get to it and post pictures when you are done.

 

[nikolau]

need some advice. I purchased these nwob months back. Posted. This morning I noticed discoloring. What should I do?
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Personally, I’d just hit them with some cream polish to add in some pigment, and then see how it looks. There’s all sorts of stuff you *could* do from burnishing to stripping and re-dying, but you might be just fine with a few thin layers of cream.

 

[meister]

I have three pairs of Cordwainer Wrights, and in each case they are *so* worth the money. Quality materials. Workmanship/construction is excellent, and the shoes are very comfortable. I recommend the brand without hesitation. Here's one pair: View attachment 1396316

I've got a pair and seriously comfortable

 

[suitforcourt]

Found these in a thrift store bullying a group of Rockports, are these a thing? View attachment 1395931 View attachment 1395932 View attachment 1395933

When I first got into nice shoes, I was unsure of LWBs as I associated the style with old men.

I easily have over 30 pairs of LWBs now. I also never warmed up to PTBs. Then I bought 1 pair to diversify my collection. 12 pairs later......

Even though considered to be more casual, I do wear them with suits. They are plain and don't attract attention. It makes them versatile.

 

[meister]

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2 of probably my oldest vintage pairs. Allen Edmonds Empire from 1957. They are basically museum pieces at this point as the leather is brittle and the top-lines are extremely rough.

I worked for Allen Edmonds for about 7 years. At one time had over 70 pairs of AE but have whittled my collection down to 3 pairs - these and early 00’s black park avenue.

Those need the Steve Doudaklian at Bedo's treatment and they'd be good to go...

 

[wasmisterfu]

When I first got into nice shoes, I was unsure of LWBs as I associated the style with old men.

I easily have over 30 pairs of LWBs now. I also never warmed up to PTBs. Then I bought 1 pair to diversify my collection. 12 pairs later......

Even though considered to be more casual, I do wear them with suits. They are plain and don't attract attention. It makes them versatile.

 

[jpm1]

Alden 925 Wingtip Bal from 1982 on the Arch Street Last in Walnut Brown Calfskin. I had never heard of the Arch Street previously but it is a very elegant dress last. Similar to Aberdeen/ Hampton. Alden provided me a picture of the 1982 catalog photo of this shoe.

 

[right_hook]

I'll answer that you should buy them asap

 

[hamercha]

When I first got into nice shoes, I was unsure of LWBs as I associated the style with old men.

I easily have over 30 pairs of LWBs now. I also never warmed up to PTBs. Then I bought 1 pair to diversify my collection. 12 pairs later......

Even though considered to be more casual, I do wear them with suits. They are plain and don't attract attention. It makes them versatile.

Some plain toe are more dressier than the LWB. Tuxedo shoes are plain toe too!

 

[kilowatts]

When I first got into nice shoes, I was unsure of LWBs as I associated the style with old men.

I easily have over 30 pairs of LWBs now. I also never warmed up to PTBs. Then I bought 1 pair to diversify my collection. 12 pairs later......

Even though considered to be more casual, I do wear them with suits. They are plain and don't attract attention. It makes them versatile.

Hi suit:
Funny how we associate things, eh? I always associated brogues with the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII. I think he was famous for wearing country shoes with a city suit in the ‘30s. In fact I believe there was a bit of a sartorial scandal when he wore his suede brogues to town! Different times, eh?

kilowatts

 

[Hotel Cali]

I just met a vintage shoe collector on eBay who has 1000+ shoe. I hope he joins here to post his collection.

Here are some cool pics from his instagram.

 

[suitforcourt]

I just met a vintage shoe collector on eBay who has 1000+ shoe. I hope he joins here to post his collection.

Here are some cool pics from his instagram.

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What's his Instagram handle?

 

[mormonopoly]

What's his Instagram handle?

I believe it’s joewohkittel. I follow him, and his collection is very impressive.

 

[Hotel Cali]

What's his Instagram handle?

I will PM you since I don't know his privacy preference.