Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[memoriastoica]

Golden Harvests on a sunny day. These custom made 9eee fit more like my 8.5eee feet.

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I'm amazed you've kept them so clean. Most Golden Harvests are not anywhere near as pristine as these. Fantastic!

 

[friendlygoz]

93602 today.

 

[ZePrez]

Hi

Funny , decided without knowing it, to wear same as @friendlygoz

93602.

When I started in vintage shoes, I would shudder at modifying a classic, thus I was very loath to change the heels of a v-cleat shoes. I live where the floors are usually smooth or polished... I remember reading something in this forum:
Walking with V-cleat : " clip, clip, clip,...., sliiiiiiip......" and it is exactly what compel the different gait I have, unconsciously with v-cleat shoes. I realized it a while back but as recently , again as yesterday, when I wore my 93605, I walked carefully, I knew , I did ...

I had the v-cleats on my 93602 changed to Cat Paw heels... It resulted in a different, now comfortable shoes.... I will (belatedly and reluctantly ) have all and any v-cleat shoes heels acquired, replaced by ergonomics heels. .

Peace.

 

[Raimar]

Cleaned up a bit the recent Hanover split toe acquisition.

 

[friendlygoz]

Anyone know how vintage Florsheim shortwings fit compared to the Kenmoor (i.e., long wings)? Here's an example. View attachment 1818255

 

[eTrojan]

Anyone know how vintage Florsheim shortwings fit compared to the Kenmoor (i.e., long wings)? Here's an example. View attachment 1818255

I have a pair of Florsheim shortwings from ~1957. They fit me a lot like the AE 65 last. It's a very comfortable shoe for me. The Kenmoor is less comfortable and requires that I move one width more narrow to avoid heel slip, which creates a friction point on my fifth metatarsal. YMMV

 

[MathMan314]

Seeing the other 93602s in this thread today inspired me to wear mine. Maybe we should call today "9360-Tuesday"!

 

[friendlygoz]

Paging @Jiqea… what is the size of these Canadian made Florsheims? Thanks!

 

[suitforcourt]

Paging @Jiqea… what is the size of these Canadian made Florsheims? Thanks! View attachment 1818533

9ee

What shoes are these???

 

[friendlygoz]

9ee

What shoes are these???

VINTAGE FLORSHEIM IMPERIAL WINGTIP SZ 9 | eBay

VINTAGE FLORSHEIM IMPERIAL WINGTIP SZ 9.

www.ebay.com

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Not Vintage – However these are Tricker’s. They are a very old traditional Northhampton Manufacturer. They have all the hallmarks we appreciate it in vintage shoes – such as Goodyear Welt, quality materials, and excellent craftmanship. While these were made in England they are inspired by, and styled as, an American Long Wing. Trickers is well known for its Country Shoes – typically full brogue and heavy duty construction. They are substantial and feel very much like a vintage Florsheim in the most positive ways. This the inaugural wear. They are my first modern Trickers’ and I am VERY impressed. I really like the grain and the patina in the finish – which is on purpose. I liked these so much I ordered more pairs. They were also on sale and the dollar is strong right now so the exchange rate is favorable.

 

[memoriastoica]

Not Vintage – However these are Tricker’s. They are a very old traditional Northhampton Manufacturer. They have all the hallmarks we appreciate it in vintage shoes – such as Goodyear Welt, quality materials, and excellent craftmanship. While these were made in England they are inspired by, and styled as, an American Long Wing. Trickers is well known for its Country Shoes – typically full brogue and heavy duty construction. They are substantial and feel very much like a vintage Florsheim in the most positive ways. This the inaugural wear. They are my first modern Trickers’ and I am VERY impressed. I really like the grain and the patina in the finish – which is on purpose. I liked these so much I ordered more pairs. They were also on sale and the dollar is strong right now so the exchange rate is favorable.

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Those are nice. How do they compare to vintage Florsheim's in terms of fit/finish and weight?

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Those are nice. How do they compare to vintage Florsheim's in terms of fit/finish and weight?

hard to say. But, I’ll try. They are HEAVY. But, they have a dainite sole so that makes sense. I see ZERO quality control issues. No missed stitches, no misaligned edges, etc. the leather is high quality. Compared to my vintage Florsheim the leather is softer and not as stiff. Perhaps that means it is lower quality not sure. They are roomy. Just on the edge of being wide. I think they compare very favorably with modern Alden. They compare pretty well with my later Florsheim — 1980’s. They are less substantial and seem like lower quality than my 60’s or 70’s Florsheim. But, the differences are probably more subjective.

They are far superior to any other typical American Manufacturer other than Alden where they are pretty equivalent. Alden have a slightly more refined style where these are more “country shoe.”

 

[oscarthewild]

Not Vintage – However these are Tricker’s. They are a very old traditional Northhampton Manufacturer. They have all the hallmarks we appreciate it in vintage shoes – such as Goodyear Welt, quality materials, and excellent craftmanship. While these were made in England they are inspired by, and styled as, an American Long Wing. Trickers is well known for its Country Shoes – typically full brogue and heavy duty construction. They are substantial and feel very much like a vintage Florsheim in the most positive ways. This the inaugural wear. They are my first modern Trickers’ and I am VERY impressed. I really like the grain and the patina in the finish – which is on purpose. I liked these so much I ordered more pairs. They were also on sale and the dollar is strong right now so the exchange rate is favorable.

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Can you pl comment on the sizing?
Also can you pl share link for sale?

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Can you pl comment on the sizing?
Also can you pl share link for sale?

For me, they are almost too wide. Apparently this last (2298) is one of the narrower lasts. I don’t think I could wear a last that is any wider. My Foot tends to run a little narrow. 11C is my ideal size in Florsheim. These are UK 10 Medium width.

I wore these all day and they are brand new and never bothered me.

Here is the link.

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