Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[Lmrjfud]

Florsheim Shell PTBs for a casual Friday.

 

[davidVC]

What do you use to fix cracks? Have you used Saphir Renovatrice?

I have usually sanded the area and recolored it. But this is quite large.

I have used Saphir Renovatrice on another pair but I can't say I liked the results. Maybe I was using it wrong

 

[stevenmgrr]

So these are my 93602 Florsheim Kenmoors. I'm so pleased that I found these. They appeared to be brand new with no wear on the original sole (only some marks from trying on). So that is my only problem, they look "too new". What polish colors do you guys use to lose the orange look and get a nice patina? Any recommendations?

 

[M.Photog]

My wife and I started this low carb diet. So whether it be food Appreciation, or shoe Appreciation, I need something. If the brotherhood could indulge me..... I'd be in your debt.

You might enjoy this...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/florsheim-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[smfdoc]

View attachment 911420 So these are my 93602 Florsheim Kenmoors. I'm so pleased that I found these. They appeared to be brand new with no wear on the original sole (only some marks from trying on). So that is my only problem, they look "too new". What polish colors do you guys use to lose the orange look and get a nice patina? Any recommendations?

I had some walnut colored shoes from Allen Edmonds and they were a bit too orange. I found using the chili polish from AE knocked the orange off pretty well. You could try it or brown polish. I also find black polish across The medallion and brogue, with the excess wiped off quickly, leaves a nice contrast. See attached. Just suggestions I would try on my shoes, but do any of this at your own risk.

 

[LLEE]

View attachment 911420 So these are my 93602 Florsheim Kenmoors. I'm so pleased that I found these. They appeared to be brand new with no wear on the original sole (only some marks from trying on). So that is my only problem, they look "too new". What polish colors do you guys use to lose the orange look and get a nice patina? Any recommendations?

Wear 'em? I love this thread.

 

[masernaut]

^ THIS. Wear them. Get a natural patina over time.

 

[Dicky Dicardo]

No new McHales. But I have been looking for pairs in my size. Oakwood?

Here is an interesting pair. 1959 Florsheim 93602. I found these a couple years ago. I cleaned them and gave them glycerin conditioning but nothing else. They have a surface crack in the vamp leather that I need to work on to hide.

The model and size info are all handwritten on the inside of the pair. Other than that, they have the same build as most of the sixties 93602 models. I believe the heel has been replaced but I am not 100%. There is a v-cleat beneath the steel heel taps

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Even the heel taps look old

There are currently two Florsheim pairs on ebay with handwritten model and size info:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fl...440792?hash=item3afdd11358:g:qSoAAOSw4A5Y2H5B

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Florsh...583811?hash=item4d643394c3:g:cwwAAOSwZW5aGsck

 

[Dicky Dicardo]

No new McHales. But I have been looking for pairs in my size. Oakwood?

Here is an interesting pair. 1959 Florsheim 93602. I found these a couple years ago. I cleaned them and gave them glycerin conditioning but nothing else. They have a surface crack in the vamp leather that I need to work on to hide.

The model and size info are all handwritten on the inside of the pair. Other than that, they have the same build as most of the sixties 93602 models. I believe the heel has been replaced but I am not 100%. There is a v-cleat beneath the steel heel taps

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Here is a French Shriner Avenue with handwritten info that I have

 

[suitforcourt]

You might enjoy this...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/florsheim-duckie-brown-/253273053655?hash=item3af84019d7:gHYAAOSwySVaFhK6&nma=true&si=%2FynzhdaUP8c6%2FZIdayMFtPTpiw0%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Does anyone own a pair of the Florsheim Duckies? Is quality suspect?

 

[PSU John]

Does anyone own a pair of the Florsheim Duckies? Is quality suspect?

I had a 2010 vintage pair of (made in India) "Florsheim Limited" LWBs,which were about as good as the late '90s Florsheims, which of course was below the quality of the shoes made in the 30 years just prior to that. I think the Duckie Florsheims are similar to the India-made pair I had. I wound up giving them to my brother because they were a full size bigger than they were marked (11D). My brother takes a 12 and they fit him fine. The bold-on-bold colors of the Duckies will not be an enduring fashion statement, I'm afraid.

 

[smfdoc]

I had a 2010 vintage pair of (made in India) "Florsheim Limited" LWBs,which were about as good as the late '90s Florsheims, which of course was below the quality of the shoes made in the 30 years just prior to that. I think the Duckie Florsheims are similar to the India-made pair I had. I wound up giving them to my brother because they were a full size bigger than they were marked (11D). My brother takes a 12 and they fit him fine. The bold-on-bold colors of the Duckies will not be an enduring fashion statement, I'm afraid.

My experience as well, especially the oversized fit. I wear 11 eee and found I could fit a 10e.

 

[eTrojan]

At a middle school cheer competition this morning with my Mason Executive Imperials and a Canon 6D.

 

[suitforcourt]

At a middle school cheer competition this morning with my Mason Executive Imperials and a Canon 6D.

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One of my favourite pairs of shoes! Great fit.

 

[davidVC]

My experience as well, especially the oversized fit. I wear 11 eee and found I could fit a 10e.

I am surprised they didn't use the same last on the Duckie Browns. They look similar in shape to the old Imperials.