Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[tuna roll]

Any tips for repairing the collar on these loafers? I guess replacing the whole collar would be ideal? How much would that cost?

They are in shell... using the same material would be my choice I guess.

Thanks!

 

[vestbash]

Any tips for repairing the collar on these loafers? I guess replacing the whole collar would be ideal? How much would that cost?

They are in shell... using the same material would be my choice I guess.

Thanks!



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The price would be substantial relative to the value of the shoes. Probably in the $300-$400 range if I were to take a stab at what it would cost to have a good cobbler replace the collar with shell. More if you need the strap replaced too.

 

[dougc33]

The price would be substantial relative to the value of the shoes. Probably in the $300-$400 range if I were to take a stab at what it would cost to have a good cobbler replace the collar with shell. More if you need the strap replaced too.

Maybe just have your cobbler cut some leather and sew right over the binding? Probs much less expensive

 

[tuna roll]

The price would be substantial relative to the value of the shoes. Probably in the $300-$400 range if I were to take a stab at what it would cost to have a good cobbler replace the collar with shell. More if you need the strap replaced too.

Maybe just have your cobbler cut some leather and sew right over the binding? Probs much less expensive

Thanks, I guess I'll send them to a cobbler and see what he can do. These are thrifted, well used shoes, so I really don't need a perfect repair, I'd just like any added leather to be the more or less the same color.

 

[smfdoc]

I believe I found some Nettleton shell.

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You certainly did! Clean them up and post some pictures.

 

[sam67]

You certainly did! Clean them up and post some pictures.

slowly working on it

 

[friendlygoz]

Florsheim Beacons today…

 

[suitforcourt]

Any tips for repairing the collar on these loafers? I guess replacing the whole collar would be ideal? How much would that cost?

They are in shell... using the same material would be my choice I guess.

Thanks!



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I've had cobblers replace the French cuffing, but mine were calf leather so less expensive. Within last 7 years, they ranged from 150-200 Canadian dollars. I'm sure shell is much more and labour costs have increased.

 

[suitforcourt]

Wingtips and more wingtips.

Mason Executive Imperial. 92604s. And 96624s. The latter definitely has a tighter last. Happy Friday, shoe pals.

 

[Raimar]

Found these monk strap Florsheims 30145. Tried to clean with acetone to remove what I thought was dark wax, but turned out to be spray on paint. Turpentine did the trick. Just added some AE walnut cream. Might try to add wax later for additional shine.

 

[sam67]

Found some Florsheim and Nettleton today. They are narrow and need resole.

 

[William Kazak]

Found these monk strap Florsheims 30145. Tried to clean with acetone to remove what I thought was dark wax, but turned out to be spray on paint. Turpentine did the trick. Just added some AE walnut cream. Might try to add wax later for additional shine.


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What is it with spray on paint? Is that what the factory does for color on the entire shoe?

 

[friendlygoz]

AE Brantley today… these are a grail pair for me. I’ve been on the lookout for the walnut version for a couple of years (I own a pair in black). So when an eBay listing appeared, I jumped in them.

 

[Satoman1]

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This guy on FB group have some of good vintage for sell for really good price, maybe someone here can grab a pair. This unnamed pair gave me strong florsheim vibe, and wearable size for a good price.

 

[suitforcourt]

Daughter's birthday party today. So have to wear a watch and shoes that can withstand coughing, sneezing, spillage of pop, and chasing kids around.

I decided that my vintage Dexters that were the last of the ones manufactured in the US in the 1980s are appropriate. They're made with corrected grain so they can withstand any accidental barfs. Corey Hiltz added sole savers so I won't slip when I step on whatever the children spill/upchuck.

G Shock fits the bill as the watch of the day.

Happy Saturday, shoe pals.