Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[sam67]

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[eTrojan]

These are the Griffin’s Shoes I bought a few weeks ago. They were private labeled for a shoe chain in North Carolina. Based on the logo in the shoes, I would guess that they were made between 1965 and 1978. If anyone recognizes the sizing/model layout from another manufacturer, please holler. The other potential tell-tale sign is the wrap around heel counter. Construction is rock solid. SPI is pretty tight. It is a well made shoe.

EDIT: I think this is my 10th pair of black, textured LWBs. Just when I thought I was done, I find another interesting pair.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

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Those are exceptionally cool! And I know it’s pretty difficult to place a value on these. But, I think this price is a little too optimistic.

 

[CWOyaji]

Nettleton saddle shell.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

These looks pretty nice! LB Shepherd Black Shell. Not my listing. Too wide for me or I would be all over them:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154099246791

 

[suitforcourt]

ET Wright arch preservers. One of my most comfortable pairs.

 

[woofmang]

Those are exceptionally cool! And I know it’s pretty difficult to place a value on these. But, I think this price is a little too optimistic.

Nice understatement.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Nice understatement.

ha! Well I was trying to give the seller a little benefit of the doubt. It would be hard to place a value on these. I can only say for me, I would probably price these a little lower.

As we all know the market determines values of things. It’s funny to think a used pair of 93605 at the time they were still being made were worth a lot less than they are now. These shoes are obviously VERY rare and thus the opportunity to acquire them is extremely limited.

 

[woofmang]

ha! Well I was trying to give the seller a little benefit of the doubt. It would be hard to place a value on these. I can only say for me, I would probably price these a little lower.

As we all know the market determines values of things. It’s funny to think a used pair of 93605 at the time they were still being made were worth a lot less than they are now. These shoes are obviously VERY rare and thus the opportunity to acquire them is extremely limited.

No arguments here; I just took a look at the shoes and the asking price and thought, "No way anybody's going to pay that much for these." But you're right; the market decides, and maybe somebody actually will pay that much for those. In that case, good for the seller for correctly predicting what the market would bear.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

No arguments here; I just took a look at the shoes and the asking price and thought, "No way anybody's going to pay that much for these." But you're right; the market decides, and maybe somebody actually will pay that much for those. In that case, good for the seller for correctly predicting what the market would bear.

i agree with you. Nobody is going to pay that price.

 

[GoldenHarvestMedal]

Bison, right?

 

[Jiqea]

Bison, right?

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Bison, manufactured between 1958 and 1968, based on the sock-liner logo.

 

[GoldenHarvestMedal]

Bison, manufactured between 1958 and 1968, based on the sock-liner logo.

Thanks.

Tried and feels good, but left it behind though.

 

[Oshare]

Does anyone have experience with "Select Ryan Calf"?

A pair of Florsheim 96617s has popped up on auction in Japan. They look somewhat interesting, but I have no idea about the leather. Is it just regular calf with a different or un-textured calf leather?

 

[CWOyaji]

Cool but unmatched shoe trees in a thrift give me sads. I searched the racks for the mates to these but had no luck.

Then, oh boy did the shirt rack pay off. 8x Isaia size 15 1/2 dress shirts, probably headed to Japan. A Loro Piana polo, a Comme des Garcons polo that fits me and some miscellaneous Patagonia and Arcteryx for my sons. PPU well under $5. But no shoes at this store, this time.