Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[mreams99]

Dack’s skin short wings... I wore these to pick up my sons from the park. I’m determined to wear my vintage shoes even if only for 10 minutes. View attachment 1485740View attachment 1485741

I love these!

 

[mreams99]

Question:
Who is the American maker of these?
That “diamond” symbol in the line of text looks very familiar — I just can’t place it.

Does this include any information on the last, etc.?

 

[ashynastyclassy]

Got this and that there’s on the way back from Bedo’s. Very excited about these boots but also kinda didn’t realized that much of the strap was going to need to be replaced if I can be honest

 

[happypebble]

$5 on eBay. According to this I am a 12E, which explains why some 12D shoes fit me and some don't. Property of Charles Chester Shoe Co. Brockton, Mass.

 

[vestbash]

Question:
Who is the American maker of these?
That “diamond” symbol in the line of text looks very familiar — I just can’t place it.

Does this include any information on the last, etc.?

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These remind me of some Hanover shoes from the 70s or 80s.

 

[Joe Wohkittel]

Butter makes just st about everything better, even boots!

1930s Or 40s Brown Leather Sundial Ankle Lace Up Boots Size 12 E Made In USA | eBay

<p dir="ltr">1930s Or 40s Mens Brown Leather Sundial Ankle Lace Up Boots.<br> Size 12 E Made In USA. <br> Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.<br> Deadstock-Never Worn Never Used<br> Leather has scuffs from being moved around. Nothing Major.<br> Brown leathar with all seams Intact.<br> Metal...

www.ebay.com

 

[Jiqea]

Butter makes just st about everything better, even boots!

1930s Or 40s Brown Leather Sundial Ankle Lace Up Boots Size 12 E Made In USA | eBay

<p dir="ltr">1930s Or 40s Mens Brown Leather Sundial Ankle Lace Up Boots.<br> Size 12 E Made In USA. <br> Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.<br> Deadstock-Never Worn Never Used<br> Leather has scuffs from being moved around. Nothing Major.<br> Brown leathar with all seams Intact.<br> Metal...

www.ebay.com

Here is an advert for Sundial from 1947. They were around until the 60's at least. You may need to zoom to read it.

 

[happypebble]

Butter makes just st about everything better, even boots!

1930s Or 40s Brown Leather Sundial Ankle Lace Up Boots Size 12 E Made In USA | eBay

<p dir="ltr">1930s Or 40s Mens Brown Leather Sundial Ankle Lace Up Boots.<br> Size 12 E Made In USA. <br> Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.<br> Deadstock-Never Worn Never Used<br> Leather has scuffs from being moved around. Nothing Major.<br> Brown leathar with all seams Intact.<br> Metal...

www.ebay.com

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Butter? Tallow? Wouldn't things get rancid?

 

[Hotel Cali]

Many shun the zippered boots. Is it because they look outdated? It would seem highly convenient.

This seems like a cool 70s Florsheim zippered boot design.

Yay or Nay?

 

[KotaB]

Many shun the zippered boots. Is it because they look outdated? It would seem highly convenient.

This seems like a cool 70s Florsheim zippered boot design.

Yay or Nay?

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I dig em. The design and color works well together.

 

[eTrojan]

Many shun the zippered boots. Is it because they look outdated? It would seem highly convenient.

This seems like a cool 70s Florsheim zippered boot design.

Yay or Nay?

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I think it’s a matter of personal style. Only you know whether they work for you and your fashion sensibility.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Anybody looking for a pair of 93603 in 11.5D?

They are great looking tan/medium brown scotch grain Plain Toe Blucher. They are reliably dated to 1968. Not NOS, but very nice!

They are too long and wide for me. Looking to trade but will sell for the right price. I will post later on the BST thread if no responses here or message me.

 

[Nealjpage]

Butter? Tallow? Wouldn't things get rancid?

I suppose, but maybe in small doses it might be ok.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

My employer is moving our whole Team to a new office building. So, I had to go and pack up my personal stuff before the movers get there. I’m guessing I was the only person there with six pairs of shoes under my desk and in my file cabinet.

I had almost forgotten about this pair that I bought from a forum member.

Vintage Alden 979 in Burnished Tan Calfskin

 

[suitforcourt]

Hartt PTBs in prairie oxhide.