Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[Nobleprofessor]

I’m way behind in the thread. But, I did want to share my newest eBay find. Vintage Alden LWB in two tone!

 

[sam67]

Found some Brooks Brothers shell for eight dollars. Will post again after they are cleaned up. Who would be the most likely producer? Thanks

Different lighting but...

I noticed there is a buildup of the left lateral sole. Have to ask cobbler about that.

 

[MJMcRibb]

Found some Brooks Brothers shell for eight dollars. Will post again after they are cleaned up. Who would be the most likely producer? Thanks View attachment 1508308

Most likely Alden. Is the size info legible?

 

[Oshare]

Shark Tuesday

 

[sam67]

Most likely Alden. Is the size info legible?

Yep. Thanks

 

[happypebble]

I’m way behind in the thread. But, I did want to share my newest eBay find. Vintage Alden LWB in two tone!

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Hot damn! Those look great.

 

[Roycru]

Wearing (made in 1984) Allen-Edmonds Oakmont saddle shoes today.

 

[Hotel Cali]

Just got these 1969 93602 arrival as a restore project. Wish they were 1968 to match my vintage year.

Think of re-dying them to an olive hue.

 

[Hotel Cali]

Also have these undated 93602 incoming for a restore project. Not sure what color to dye these yet.

 

[woofmang]

Yep. Thanks View attachment 1508354

Alden sizing generally specifies a combination width (e.g., C/E) rather than a single width like these. Crockett and Jones, maybe?

 

[stook1]

Yep. Thanks View attachment 1508354

100% Alden. No question.

By the way, as an aside, I very recently picked up a pair of BB/Alden shell wingtips that have a couple of eyelets peeling similar to yours. I'd like to share notes with you about improving this issue (assuming you plan to tinker with them). I've not been able to do much shoe work lately but this is on my list. I am not aware of a ready source for replacement painted eyelets and I don't really want to spend the cash to replace all of them unless I can find a very reasonably priced cobbler for the job, in which case I will convert them to brass.

Alden A765 Color 8 Shell Cordovan Plain Toe Blucher

Alden A765 Plain Toe Blucher is built on the M58 last. The model has a Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan leather upper with a double leather outsole.

aldenmodelproject.com

 

[PSU John]

Alden sizing generally specifies a combination width (e.g., C/E) rather than a single width like these. Crockett and Jones, maybe?

Not if they are made for Brooks Brothers, in fact

 

[woofmang]

Not if they are made for Brooks Brothers, in fact

Thanks - I was not aware of that distinction; all my Aldens have the combination width markings, but then, I don't have any Alden for BB in my collection.

 

[well-kept]

100% Alden. No question.

By the way, as an aside, I very recently picked up a pair of BB/Alden shell wingtips that have a couple of eyelets peeling similar to yours. I'd like to share notes with you about improving this issue (assuming you plan to tinker with them). I've not been able to do much shoe work lately but this is on my list. I am not aware of a ready source for replacement painted eyelets and I don't really want to spend the cash to replace all of them unless I can find a very reasonably priced cobbler for the job, in which case I will convert them to brass.

Alden A765 Color 8 Shell Cordovan Plain Toe Blucher

Alden A765 Plain Toe Blucher is built on the M58 last. The model has a Horween Color 8 Shell Cordovan leather upper with a double leather outsole.

aldenmodelproject.com

Nail polish does the job.

 

[PSU John]

Thanks - I was not aware of that distinction; all my Aldens have the combination width markings, but then, I don't have any Alden for BB in my collection.

Over the years I have had, in addition to my (about a dozen pair) normally-branded Aldens, I have had three Alden for BB pair, all without combination width markings. I have found, BTW, that the Alden for BB shoes can sometimes be gotten at a very modest price (but not always)