Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[friendlygoz]

AE shell Grayson

 

[Satoman1]

Picked up some nice shoes lately and could use some help determining makers and decade if possible.

#1

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I wonder if this #1 pair was made from legendary reindeer leather salvaged from a 1786 shipwreck or just a reproduct, George Cleverley Co. was the one who made Russian reindeer shoes for New&Lingwood during that period.

 

[isshinryu101]

I wonder if this #1 pair was made from legendary reindeer leather salvaged from a 1786 shipwreck or just a reproduct, George Cleverley Co. was the one who made Russian reindeer shoes for New&Lingwood during that period.

Nope. The original sunken calf leather was not used in pre-sized footwear. Be happy about that. That old leather has all cracked up terribly if it's been worn.

 

[Vincent George]

My first NOS Florsheims.

 

[BlueSteel]

X-Post from Brogues thread...

Some vintage non-shell longwings:

From Bottom to Top -

- John McHale
- Florsheim Imperial pair #1
- Nettleton Traditionals (black)
- King Size Shoes
- Florsheim Imperial pair #2

 

[BlueSteel]

Another X-Post from Brogues thread...

Vintage Color 8 Shell Longwings

- Florsheim Imperials (darker color - left)
- Nettleton Traditionals (lighter color - right)

 

[clazbaugh]

A new pair of Stetsons!

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

A new pair of Stetsons! View attachment 2246441

That looks wicked

 

[friendlygoz]

Florsheim Beacons today…

 

[sethrobert]

Florsheim Beacons today…
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What is the model number on these? I love the broguing and color!

 

[suitforcourt]

Haven't posted in a while as the summer weather has been extended. I suspect by October the cold will roar in, so I'll be back in shoes. I also haven't bought anything in a long time. My wife imposed a watch buying freeze until Februrary 2025. So I decided to add footwear into that freeze.

And honestly, I haven't been tempted by anything. I still look and admire, of course.

Then this eBay seller made an offer. I leisurely made a counter offer of $30. And it was accepted. This pair has been sitting around for a while. Price fluctuated. Pics are from seller.

A barrister can always use another pair of black toecaps. Especially in NOS condition for $30. I'll have a cobbler install toe taps and sole savers to maximize their life.

At this point I feel that my collection is complete. I might add some more boots. But I've reached the point of "meh" unless it's a really good deal. Wishing you all a nice weekend ahead.

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Haven't posted in a while as the summer weather has been extended. I suspect by October the cold will roar in, so I'll be back in shoes. I also haven't bought anything in a long time. My wife imposed a watch buying freeze until Februrary 2025. So I decided to add footwear into that freeze.

And honestly, I haven't been tempted by anything. I still look and admire, of course.

Then this eBay seller made an offer. I leisurely made a counter offer of $30. And it was accepted. This pair has been sitting around for a while. Price fluctuated. Pics are from seller.

A barrister can always use another pair of black toecaps. Especially in NOS condition for $30. I'll have a cobbler install toe taps and sole savers to maximize their life.

At this point I feel that my collection is complete. I might add some more boots. But I've reached the point of "meh" unless it's a really good deal. Wishing you all a nice weekend ahead.

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"My wife imposed a watch buying freeze until Februrary 2025. So I decided to add footwear into that freeze"

On a serious note, we are here if you need support man. Just reach out if you need to talk or ventilate. Because "your wife imposed a watch buying freeze" 😢

 

[Humpty_Dumpty_Rises]

Haven't posted in a while as the summer weather has been extended. I suspect by October the cold will roar in, so I'll be back in shoes. I also haven't bought anything in a long time. My wife imposed a watch buying freeze until Februrary 2025. So I decided to add footwear into that freeze.

And honestly, I haven't been tempted by anything. I still look and admire, of course.

Then this eBay seller made an offer. I leisurely made a counter offer of $30. And it was accepted. This pair has been sitting around for a while. Price fluctuated. Pics are from seller.

A barrister can always use another pair of black toecaps. Especially in NOS condition for $30. I'll have a cobbler install toe taps and sole savers to maximize their life.

At this point I feel that my collection is complete. I might add some more boots. But I've reached the point of "meh" unless it's a really good deal. Wishing you all a nice weekend ahead.

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"At this point I feel that my collection is complete. I might add some more boots...."

 

[actionjbone]

A wonderful cool and sunny day outside.

Alfred Sargent brown suede Chelsea boots. I'll need to brush the dust off later.

 

[suitforcourt]

"At this point I feel that my collection is complete. I might add some more boots...."

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There are ups and downs for every addiction