Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[Hotel Cali]

So I did buy the Cole Haan Imperial Alligator Shell Cordovan saddles.

Alligator Oxfords Size 71/2 Shoes Mens | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alligator Oxfords Size 71/2 Shoes Mens at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

I took a chance on the fuzzy ebay pictures. Hopefully they will turn out great like these samples from these great reference sites.

http://www.vintageshoesaddict.com/art/shoes/gator15.jpg

Vintage COLE-HAAN, Alligator Shell Cordovan SADDLE OXFORD

This Alligator Oxford with Shell Cordovan Saddle is of special interest, an infrequently seen and eminently luxurious version of a great classic, the purely American university style from the 1920’s.

classicshoesformen.com

Anyone can help with dating these? When did Cole Haan stop making the Imperial line and it's logo?

 

[mormonopoly]

So I did buy the Cole Haan Imperial Alligator Shell Cordovan saddles.

Alligator Oxfords Size 71/2 Shoes Mens | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Alligator Oxfords Size 71/2 Shoes Mens at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

I took a chance on the fuzzy ebay pictures. Hopefully they will turn out great like these samples from these great reference sites.

http://www.vintageshoesaddict.com/art/shoes/gator15.jpg

Vintage COLE-HAAN, Alligator Shell Cordovan SADDLE OXFORD

This Alligator Oxford with Shell Cordovan Saddle is of special interest, an infrequently seen and eminently luxurious version of a great classic, the purely American university style from the 1920’s.

classicshoesformen.com

Anyone can help with dating these? When did Cole Haan stop making the Imperial line and it's logo?

For once, I think the classic shoes site is correct on the dating. I agree with c. 1970.

 

[TS2404]

Hello all,

I have slimmed down my shoe collection and have a couple of pairs currently listed with Luxeswap that may be of interest:

#1 MENSWEAR Florsheim Imperial USA Made 97626 #8 Shell Cordovan Wingtip Shoes 9 | eBay

Material Shell Cordovan. Maker Florsheim. Heel Height 1.25. Outsole Length 12. The Worlds Finest Luxury Goods. Notes No insoles.

www.ebay.com.au

Great condition Florsheim Imperial 97626. These photographed darker than I think they are in real life - they are a beautiful shade of mid-dark burgundy shell cordovan. The shoes are missing insoles (not the worst thing give the state of some vintage shoes) but the uppers have been well-conditioned and are in very good shape. I bought these off Ebay but never wore them as I have a couple of other pairs of shell LWB.

#1 MENSWEAR LNWOB Vintage 1980s Scotts Genuine Shell Cordovan PTB Blucher Shoes | eBay

Material Shell Cordovan. Maker Scotts. Heel Height 1.25. The Worlds Finest Luxury Goods. Condition Pre Owned.

www.ebay.com.au

Excellent example of shell PTBs - I'm pretty sure these were made by Hanover. Would have like to have kept this pair but was determined to sell off those shoes that were rarely worn...

Please reach out if you have any questions.

 

[JFWR]

NEW Footjoy Classics Dry Premiere Mens Golf Shoes 50495 WH/BRN Lizard 11.5 EEE | eBay

Style: 50495. Footjoy Classics Dry Premiere's are Handcrafted in the USA. Condition: NEW with original box and Footjoy Classics shoe bags.

www.ebay.com

Maybe some of you gentlemen would be interested in this. I am not sure if this is vintage or not, as I don't know if Footjoy still makes shoes now or no?

 

[smfdoc]

NEW Footjoy Classics Dry Premiere Mens Golf Shoes 50495 WH/BRN Lizard 11.5 EEE | eBay

Style: 50495. Footjoy Classics Dry Premiere's are Handcrafted in the USA. Condition: NEW with original box and Footjoy Classics shoe bags.

www.ebay.com

Maybe some of you gentlemen would be interested in this. I am not sure if this is vintage or not, as I don't know if Footjoy still makes shoes now or no?

I do not know if they still make it, but the DryJoy line was introduced in 1996. If I still played golf, I would be a buyer at that size for new in box.

 

[sam67]

Happy Friday! Just picked up a Leeds in tan scotch grain, mid 1990s. I though I was saving that money for resoles but guess not.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Is today Florsheim Friday? Or Footjoy Friday? I’m covered either way with Frye socks.

NOS 93602

And Footjoy 74351 Alligator Tassel Loafers I really like these but I would get more wear out of them if they were brown.

 

[kilowatts]

Happy Friday! Just picked up a Leeds in tan scotch grain, mid 1990s. I though I was saving that money for resoles but guess not.

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Hi Guys:

I really like those pebbly Leeds. I didn't know they were ever made. What I'd really like to see is a pair of suede Leeds, but I don't think those exist at all. I hope someone proves me wrong, in size 11E.

kilowatts

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Hi Guys:

I really like those pebbly Leeds. I didn't know they were ever made. What I'd really like to see is a pair of suede Leeds, but I don't think those exist at all. I hope someone proves me wrong, in size 11E.

kilowatts

Or 10.5C - 11C!

I like any well known style that is made of suede. I have a Florsheim LWB that was a MTO in suede. One of my very favorite pairs.

It would be cool to see other iconic styles in suede. Did AE ever make a Park Avenue in Suede? Or a MacNeil in suede (that sounds awesome)? I have an Alden NST in suede that I really like. I have been eyeing a couple Alden suede styles with lust in my heart.

 

[kilowatts]

Or 10.5C - 11C!

I like any well known style that is made of suede. I have a Florsheim LWB that was a MTO in suede. One of my very favorite pairs.

It would be cool to see other iconic styles in suede. Did AE ever make a Park Avenue in Suede? Or a MacNeil in suede (that sounds awesome)? I have an Alden NST in suede that I really like. I have been eyeing a couple Alden suede styles with lust in my heart.

Hi Noble:

I have 2 pairs of made in India suede Florsheim LWBs and I like them a lot. They have the Florsheim version of a Dainite sole and heel and are comfortable and stylish. Further, the quality seems just fine to me, similar to modern AE. My pared down collection is now 50/50 suede to leather and I find I wear the suede a little more frequently and the shell, not very often. I must admit, at the risk of appearing blasphemous, that I'm becoming tired of the continuous care and attention shell requires. I like the look of PTBs more than other styles and alas, I only have one pair in suede by Oak Street Bootmakers in roughout suede, very nice shoes. I'd like a pair of NST in suede too, a little more formal I think. Also like the AE Gridiron very much along with the beefroll penny loafer in football leather.

Of course, I'm not old enough to remember it but I understand that the King Edward the Eighth while Prince of Wales, made quite the fashion faux pas when he wore brown suede brogues with a city suit in London in the 1930's. Cut quite a dash though.

kilowatts

 

[sam67]

Maybe just fantastic friday

 

[Nobleprofessor]

All this talk about suede made me want to get out my J&M tassel. They are a vintage violation but certainly on-topic. I bought these when they were having a clearance sale.

I’m not really a fan of current J&M. But, these were parts of their “Collection” which were made in Italy. I bought them knowing J&M are relatively disposable and I was curious about this line as they marketed them as premium.

The style does have a little European flair to it with the longer narrow toe. I like them but I know if they get worn a lot they will fall apart. Hopefully, I am wrong.

 

[friendlygoz]

Dack’s kudu wholecuts today. I love Dack’s.

 

[Hotel Cali]

Hi Guys:

I really like those pebbly Leeds. I didn't know they were ever made. What I'd really like to see is a pair of suede Leeds, but I don't think those exist at all. I hope someone proves me wrong, in size 11E.

kilowatts

@Nobleprofessor

allen edmonds club monaco leeds - Google Search

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

LOLOLOL. Yes. Yes indeed.

I know the exact store you're talking about.

Me too.

Four years ago I was in NYC with my girlfriend wondering when she could contact her friends so I can have a free afternoon for shoe shopping.

Approaching Central Station she saw Alden store and said "hey shoefreak why don't you go in and check if you find something you like", I also follow my instincts and said "nahh, I am tired".

Dodge and survive!