Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[friendlygoz]

@sam67 and I were on the same wavelength today (what are the chances!). Wore my AE St George jodhpurs today too. Mine are from the mid 80s

 

[wolfdale]

Try the following:

1. Conditioner inside the heel area. It might be an interior issue;

2. Take a hammer and lightly tap on the heel;

3. If above fail, might be time to take to cobbler. Maybe the shank is squeaking. Maybe a small mouse has invaded your beloved shoes.

Thanks! How exactly should I condition the heel area? I dont trust cobblers in my country, so I have to wait until im in the US again. Do you think this is salvageable? I was so happy with the find!

 

[suitforcourt]

Thanks! How exactly should I condition the heel area? I dont trust cobblers in my country, so I have to wait until im in the US again. Do you think this is salvageable? I was so happy with the find!

I would take just a little of conditioner and rub inside the heel area where you ankles rest. The squeek might be coming from there. After it's dried, take a clean cloth and remove excess.

What country are you in? Maybe another member knows a good cobbler in your area.

 

[wolfdale]

I would take just a little of conditioner and rub inside the heel area where you ankles rest. The squeek might be coming from there. After it's dried, take a clean cloth and remove excess.

What country are you in? Surely there are reputable cobblers in your area.

Brazil. I highly doubt it! You cant find any of the brands we like here. The nicest shoes available for sale are Ferragamos, because Brazilians have an unreasonable love for Italy. And thank you again for the help!!

 

[suitforcourt]

Red and vintage theme.

AE MacNeils in shell. Vintage Swiss movement manual wind.

Wishing you all a great weekend ahead.

 

[sam67]

1944- Newport Shoe Mfg Corp.

 

[sam67]

@sam67 and I were on the same wavelength today (what are the chances!). Wore my AE St George jodhpurs today too. Mine are from the mid 80s View attachment 2162131 View attachment 2162133

Mine too. Looks like the St. George did not appear as a jodhpur until 1982. Prior to that it was a zip.

 

[friendlygoz]

AE Fifth Street boots tonight…

 

[Satoman1]

Rare Mchale made 93602 in 9D
Not my listing

Vintage Florsheim Imperial Wingtip Oxford Shoes Size 9 D Brown Leather Heavy | eBay

Shoes are very heavy.

www.ebay.com

 

[actionjbone]

Came across an incredibly nice pair of vintage patent leather Florsheims. Barely worn - the past owner clearly kept them for special occasions. Virtually no heel wear, only needed a light cleaning.

11D, which isn't my size, but couldn't resist saving them from getting wrecked at the thrift shop. Now to find them a new home.

 

[memoriastoica]

Florsheim 93605s from 1987. These are 11Cs but they fit a little wider than my 92604s which are also 11Cs. 🤔

 

[memoriastoica]

Rare Mchale made 93602 in 9D
Not my listing

Vintage Florsheim Imperial Wingtip Oxford Shoes Size 9 D Brown Leather Heavy | eBay

Shoes are very heavy.

www.ebay.com

Paging @friendlygoz . Feels like you could do a great job restoring this pair.

 

[smfdoc]

From Hurst, Texas.

 

[ccpl14]

Avon, OH

 

[friendlygoz]

Mine too. Looks like the St. George did not appear as a jodhpur until 1982. Prior to that it was a zip.

I have an early 1970s Sr George and those are a monk strap chukka (aka George boot)