Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[suitforcourt]

I didn't check this thread for about 7 hours. And it exploded with 63 new posts. I enjoyed the discussion about AE.

 

[vestbash]

No one on the street will know the difference between a 93602 and a Concord. But the Concord is a better shoe.

That pair is overpriced given its condition. Looks like it has some stains on the upper. The heel leather has some gaps around the nails so it's likely disintegrating and needs to be replaced. The soles are heavily worn.

For these rare models in D widths, the demand for these pairs even in the condition you noted easily pushes these shoes well into the $300 price range.

 

[wasmisterfu]

According to his history, he's sold a few pairs. . .

I see.

 

[wasmisterfu]

I didn't check this thread for about 7 hours. And it exploded with 63 new posts. I enjoyed the discussion about AE.

I’m starting doubt your commitment to this thread.

 

[wasmisterfu]

For these rare models in D widths, the demand for these pairs even in the condition you noted easily pushes these shoes well into the $300 price range.

Is it your listing?

 

[stook1]

Is it your listing?

He was posting about an offer on FB for $350. I was going to offer about 100-150 lol. Guess someone else needed them more than me.

 

[vestbash]

Is it your listing?

No. But I do sell many vintage Florsheims.

 

[wasmisterfu]

He was posting about an offer on FB for $350. I was going to offer about 100-150 lol. Guess someone else needed them more than me.

I was just wondering.

 

[wasmisterfu]

No. But I do sell many vintage Florsheims.

So I have a question, a pair like these (in a desirable size and low-wear), how would you price them:

 

[vestbash]

Is it your listing?

My point is that what the seller was asking is well in line with the value of the shoes, despite the condition. The value of these models has strengthened a lot in the past few years and in my opinion will continue to do so.

 

[vestbash]

So I have a question, a pair like these (in a desirable size and low-wear), how would you price them:

That is a 93631X? What is the condition of the soles?

 

[wasmisterfu]

That is a 93631X? What is the condition of the soles?

It has a production series number and date code, no model number and size is hand-written (MTO). Soles are original with outsole stitch in good shape. Probably worn 6-7 times. Interior linings are like new.

 

[vestbash]

It has a production series number and date code, no model number and size is hand-written (MTO). Soles are original with outsole stitch in good shape. Probably worn 6-7 times. Interior linings are like new.

Does the typeface of the production series and date code match the hand written size?

 

[wasmisterfu]

Does the typeface of the production series and date code match the hand written size?

I’d have to go back and check. I’m just wondering ball-park.

(Edit: I have no intention of selling them, I was just curious.)

 

[vestbash]

I’d have to go back and check. I’m just wondering ball-park.

Pricing it like a 93631X, depending on a few factors, I think you wouldn't have much trouble getting $300-$350. Slightly more with patience, good photos, a willingness to ship to Japan etc...