Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[JFWR]

You’ll have to take on the sandtrout skin and turn into a Sandworm.

What do you think my oxfords are made out of, man?

They're resolable for over 3000 years!

 

[Nobleprofessor]

What do you think my oxfords are made out of, man?

They're resolable for over 3000 years!

Don’t let them get wet!

 

[Nealjpage]

Why Davids Footwear was doomed

Toronto’s legendary shoe store was brought down by a new retail reality — and a little hubris.

www.thestar.com

I am not 100% sure the shoes you've posted, are from David's shoe store in Toronto, which has folded.

David's did carry a lot of high end brands. In their dying days, they had some inhouse models made by Bally and some Italian manufacturers.

I agree with our exalted leader that these are shark. Canadian shoe companies loved exotic skins.

So, do you think these would be a US or Canadian size?

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Like most of us, I check the Watch list that @davidVC puts up on a regular basis. I also know we all enjoy reading new posts on Vcleat. So, I have a few ideas.

I wish I knew more about the various Florsheim leathers — like Coventry Calf, or Cashmere Calf, or Windsor, etc.

What’s the difference? Why are they different, do they serve a different purpose other than cosmetic? . . .

Or maybe a special entry on MTO Florsheim. There aren’t many out there but they sure are intriguing.

Or maybe a survey of under appreciated Vintage models? E.g. I think the Nettleton Shortwing Bal is not well known. Or maybe there is a Florsheim model that isn’t that popular, but turns out to be exceptionally well made.

Or the opposite, what shoe was a total failure for Florsheim?

Or, is there a less known vintage manufacturer that is under appreciated and should be one we know more about?

 

[Jiqea]

So, do you think these would be a US or Canadian size?

They are essentially the same,

 

[Nealjpage]

They are essentially the same,

Copy. I might throw them an offer. I've got a pair of shark Florsheim coming but the seller couldn't identify the width. In case those don't fit I should probably have a backup plan.

 

[suitforcourt]

So, do you think these would be a US or Canadian size?

I am guessing Canadian size.

 

[Hotel Cali]

These Nunn Bush(es) arrive. They somewhat fit. Slight stretch would be good.

Excuse the pj and tan socks.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

These Nunn Bush(es) arrive. They somewhat fit. Slight stretch would be good.

Excuse the pj and tan socks.

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I like them both better than before. They look better on. Cool shoes!

 

[Hotel Cali]

I like them both better than before. They look better on. Cool shoes!

That's 3 models. The seller offered a black NST that I regrettably passed on.

 

[mormonopoly]

These Nunn Bush(es) arrive. They somewhat fit. Slight stretch would be good.

Excuse the pj and tan socks.

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Those are absolutely outstanding shoes, but boy does it make me nervous seeing you put them on before a thorough moisturizing

 

[Hotel Cali]

Those are absolutely outstanding shoes, but boy does it make me nervous seeing you put them on before a thorough moisturizing

The leather was excellent and still very supple, but yes I was too trigger happy. Conditioning them now.

 

[Jiqea]

I had a little afternoon nap, and woke up to find these NOS Florsheim Imperial 92604's by McHale sitting at my front door. Maybe it is true that afternoon naps are good for you. I certainly feel better now. They are likely late 70's or early 80's.

 

[eTrojan]

Like most of us, I check the Watch list that @davidVC puts up on a regular basis. I also know we all enjoy reading new posts on Vcleat. So, I have a few ideas.

I wish I knew more about the various Florsheim leathers — like Coventry Calf, or Cashmere Calf, or Windsor, etc.

What’s the difference? Why are they different, do they serve a different purpose other than cosmetic? . . .

Or maybe a special entry on MTO Florsheim. There aren’t many out there but they sure are intriguing.

Or maybe a survey of under appreciated Vintage models? E.g. I think the Nettleton Shortwing Bal is not well known. Or maybe there is a Florsheim model that isn’t that popular, but turns out to be exceptionally well made.

Or the opposite, what shoe was a total failure for Florsheim?

Or, is there a less known vintage manufacturer that is under appreciated and should be one we know more about?

So are you volunteering to write one or more of these articles?

 

[Nobleprofessor]

So are you volunteering to write one or more of these articles?

Ha! I don’t think I have enough expertise to write one. Maybe I should come up with an idea for one I could write.