Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[JFWR]

I don't think these would count quite as vintage, but I found these on Ebay:

Florsheim Men Shell Cordovan Cap Toe Shoes Size 11EEE Burgundy Style 19 5582-09 | eBay

Sizes: 11EEE. Color: Burgundy.

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They are listed as shell cordovan, but the creasing makes me think they're corrected grain. Moreover, these are not the Imperial line, making me suspect that something is seriously wrong in this listing, and that the colour is cordovan, but it is not shell.

What do you gentlemen think?

Do you folks have any idea if these are actually shell?

 

[smfdoc]

I don't think these would count quite as vintage, but I found these on Ebay:

Florsheim Men Shell Cordovan Cap Toe Shoes Size 11EEE Burgundy Style 19 5582-09 | eBay

Sizes: 11EEE. Color: Burgundy.

www.ebay.com

They are listed as shell cordovan, but the creasing makes me think they're corrected grain. Moreover, these are not the Imperial line, making me suspect that something is seriously wrong in this listing, and that the colour is cordovan, but it is not shell.

What do you gentlemen think?

Do you folks have any idea if these are actually shell?

They are definitely NOT shell.

 

[JFWR]

They are definitely NOT shell.

Glad I could confirm that.

Also: I am not aware of any Florsheim Made in India cordovan models. In fact, it seems they just stopped making cordovan, as even the imperials are garbage now.

 

[vestbash]

Glad I could confirm that.

Also: I am not aware of any Florsheim Made in India cordovan models. In fact, it seems they just stopped making cordovan, as even the imperials are garbage now.

The florsheim x duckie brown line is made from genuine horween shell cordovan around 2014 or so. I have several pairs. Hardly counts as they are not vintage.

 

[JFWR]

The florsheim x duckie brown line is made from genuine horween shell cordovan around 2014 or so. I have several pairs. Hardly counts as they are not vintage.

Those sound nice!

 

[vestbash]

Those sound nice!

sorry, i mean't to say, the Florsheim x duckie brown line is made in India from horween shell**

 

[Nealjpage]

Can anyone tell me what properly cleaned and conditioned shell cordovan should feel like? I've got a pair of AE Leeds that feels smooth and silky, and other pairs that feel almost waxy. What's your experience? Can you use feel as an indicator for proper shell health?

 

[CWOyaji]

 

[CWOyaji]

Not into war movies but this is one of the good ones.

 

[Quantum17]

Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room.

 

[CWOyaji]

Anh Q Xin Lôi

 

[ashynastyclassy]

Cole and Haag? Huh. I thought it was just a listing error. I can't find much on this Haag fellow.

I believe Haag is a term of endearment that Cole might have used when around the boys to describe the “ol battle axe”

I tried watching the movie Tenent about 3 times now and only got about 15mins in and I’m just too bored with it to try watching it again.. did it work out for the protagonists?

 

[CWOyaji]

^Looks like the time-travel portal is in Opa-Locka, FL. Could be useful for trading stocks, or any situation where a little advance knowledge would be helpful.

 

[davidVC]

I am very curious to see how much this pair sells for. I am 90% sure they are Corfam. It's pretty rare to find an unworn Corfam pair. They look well made. I think I could wear them.

Vintage Jarman Benchmark Men’s Shoes NOS J5169 Cordovan Colored Sz 12C | eBay

<p>IVintage Jarman Benchmark Men’s Shoes NOS J5169 Cordovan Colored Sz 12C. Condition is "New with box". These are New Old Stock shoes. The insole measures 11.75 inches long and the outsole is 13.25 inches long. The broadest point across the toe is 4.5 inches. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

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[JFWR]

I am very curious to see how much this pair sells for. I am 90% sure they are Corfam. It's pretty rare to find an unworn Corfam pair. They look well made. I think I could wear them.

Vintage Jarman Benchmark Men’s Shoes NOS J5169 Cordovan Colored Sz 12C | eBay

<p>IVintage Jarman Benchmark Men’s Shoes NOS J5169 Cordovan Colored Sz 12C. Condition is "New with box". These are New Old Stock shoes. The insole measures 11.75 inches long and the outsole is 13.25 inches long. The broadest point across the toe is 4.5 inches. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.</p>

www.ebay.com

May I ask why you would want corfam, though? Like, corfam is kind of shit. It's a novelty, but....it's shit.