Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[Nobleprofessor]

AE MacNeils are most certainly vintage. AE phased them out this year. Or last year?

Well done. I have shell MacNeils from 1988. They are among my favorite.

To be very technical, I purchased mine last year. The style is definitely vintage, but these are recent. I do think this group can appreciate them as the MacNeil has been around so long.

I love my Alden 975. But, I could see how these might be a little more comfortable. The Aldens are more substantial.

 

[Nealjpage]

Ok, which of you outbid me on these?

 

[Nealjpage]

My last day at my job after nearly 15 years. My shell Taylor-Made Imperial LWBs supported me throughout the day.

 

[joman8390]

Ok, which of you outbid me on these?

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It wasn’t me. Although I was watching them, but thought they were in pretty bad condition, especially in the heel area, so I didn’t bid. But now I regret it! An inexpensive shell restore project would have been just what the doctor ordered!

 

[jpm1]

Hard to choose a favorite shoe but these are on the short list. Late 40s Nunn Bush

 

[friendlygoz]

Ok, which of you outbid me on these?

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Wasn’t me but I wish it were.

 

[smfdoc]

Hard to choose a favorite shoe but these are on the short list. Late 40s Nunn Bush View attachment 1483491

Daaaaamn,

 

[Nealjpage]

I'm cleaning up this pair of Chippewa packer boots.

Whats with the kilties? They're attached to the laces, not the boot.

 

[kilowatts]

I'm cleaning up this pair of Chippewa packer boots.

Whats with the kilties? They're attached to the laces, not the boot.

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I don't really know what they're for either. I've often wondered. Abrasion protection, maybe? Lumberjack stylishness?

kilowatts

 

[KotaB]

Allan Temples. Were having a good time.

 

[Nealjpage]

Allan Temples. Were having a good time.
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I'm not familiar with that brand.

 

[suitforcourt]

I'm cleaning up this pair of Chippewa packer boots.

Whats with the kilties? They're attached to the laces, not the boot.

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What Are Kiltie Boots?

The kiltie has actually been around for quite some time in practical footwear, originating in the United Kingdom a few centuries ago.

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[eTrojan]

What Are Kiltie Boots?

The kiltie has actually been around for quite some time in practical footwear, originating in the United Kingdom a few centuries ago.

nicksboots.com

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I was going to link here, too. My Nick’s Handmade Boots have a kiltie. It’s usually a sign of a pretty hardcore outdoor work boot. I believe most of the wildland firefighters opt for kilties, since they’re out in the scrub and can use the extra protection against embers, etc.

 

[greekgeek]

J&M was one of the best, and not just for the Handmades. Great lasts, leathers and top notch finishing was the order of the day.

Oh yeah, and those Handmades. ..

 

[Nealjpage]

J&M was one of the best, and not just for the Handmades. Great lasts, leathers and top notch finishing was the order of the day.

Oh yeah, and those Handmades. View attachment 1483789 ..
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What does the inside look like?