Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[friendlygoz]

Seen these already?

Vintage Florsheim Imperial Mens Dress Boots Brown Leather Ankle Buckle Size 9 D | eBay

<p dir="ltr">Pre-owned Florsheim Imperial Dress Boots</p> <p dir="ltr">Men's Size 9 D<br> Ankle shaft<br> Double Side Goring<br> Side Buckle closure<br> Apron Toe<br> Brown Leather<br> Leather Soles</p> <p dir="ltr">Great condition with light signs of wear. See pictures for details.</p>

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Does 9C work for you with thin socks?

Florsheim Leather Buckle Ankle Boots - Brown - Size 9 C Monk Strap Men's Vintage | eBay

Florsheim Leather Buckle Ankle Boots - Brown - Size 9 C Monk Strap Men's Vintage. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

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Vtg 70s Florsheim Imperial Guardsman Brown Monk Strap Ankle Boots Mens Size 9 C | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vtg 70s Florsheim Imperial Guardsman Brown Monk Strap Ankle Boots Mens Size 9 C at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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I did see the 9Ds. They are in great shape. They are CG. I know some people are fine with quality CG but For some reason, I’m not too excited about them. The third pair you listed are fantastic. If those Were D width I’d be all over them. I’m finding that my foots getting even wider as I get older. So, even with those thin socks, C is too narrow. @Thomas Crown might be interested.

 

[Pedlar]

Dack’s come out for some quick errands

 

[Hotel Cali]

Vintage violation. Modern miUSA Bostonian. I tried to add a hint of highlight to a black Florsheim LWB but acetone didn't remove any thing from black. So I tried on these Bostonian since it was more matte black and might absorb some dye.

I slathered some blue on hoping to see some midnight blue or purple coming out. Any noticeable change or do they still look just plain black?

 

[happypebble]

Vintage violation. Modern miUSA Bostonian. I tried to add a hint of highlight to a black Florsheim LWB but acetone didn't remove any thing from black. So I tried on these Bostonian since it wad more matte black.

I slathered some blue on hoping to see some midnight blue or purple coming out. Any noticeable change or do they still look just plain black?

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Looks purple to me.

 

[suitforcourt]

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[friendlygoz]

AE sharkskin Wartons from 1985. These were puke yellow when I got them. I dyed them brown. I conditioned them with Saphir reptan. They join 25 other pairs in my personal top-5 favorite shoes.

 

[Hotel Cali]

I can't shine worth anything so I am going to need help.

Vintage shoes should only be shine with vintage shoe polisher.

So incoming: Norelco Man Care Kit

Norelco Man Care Collection Electric Shoe Polishing Kit SP35 1984 Vintage for sale online | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Norelco Man Care Collection Electric Shoe Polishing Kit SP35 1984 Vintage at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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We'll see if I can help me.

 

[Jiqea]

Dack’s come out for some quick errands
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Buffalo gals won't you come out tonight and we'll dance by the light of the moon.

 

[jpm1]

My 1981 Allen Edmonds Wildebeest Saddles delivered yesterday courtesy of @patinaworksaz. Could not be happier!

 

[mormonopoly]

This week I'm wearing these 1940's Winthrop spectators. I got these for $15 a few years ago on eBay. The seller had titled the listing as "funky 70s shoes"

 

[lcdx22]

My first pair of vintage

Here is a before and after. Wipe/clean, condition with bick 4 (lots), little boning ;p and finished off with VSC, edge dressing and new laces. They were in good shape to start so didn't need too much work. But I have to say it was a bit appalling opening then up with the dirt and the musty smell. I guess I better get used to it if I want more.

1967 pair of 93605s. Can't wait to get these out on the road.

Thanks @jpm1 for the advice!

Before


After

 

[wasmisterfu]

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I think this qualifies as being almost a good idea.

(Edit: You know, like drive through liquor stores.)

 

[wasmisterfu]

My 1981 Allen Edmonds Wildebeest Saddles delivered yesterday courtesy of @patinaworksaz. Could not be happier!
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Sweet mother...

 

[friendlygoz]

is this a good deal?
Someone on the Facebook Allen Edmonds page is selling Alden NST for $185 plus shipping. The uppers look good. The soles are worn but not too bad. I don’t own any Aldens. So I’m sort of tempted.

 

[suitforcourt]

is this a good deal?
Someone on the Facebook Allen Edmonds page is selling Alden NST for $185 plus shipping. The uppers look good. The soles are worn but not too bad. I don’t own any Aldens. So I’m sort of tempted. View attachment 1430939 View attachment 1430940 View attachment 1430941 View attachment 1430942 View attachment 1430943

You're duty bound to buy them. Offer 150. He picked them up from an estate sale for pennies.