Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[suitforcourt]

Nice.

How did you get the white stitching on the black 92604? Resole?

Thanks, yeah they were resoled with JR soles with a natural edge and white contrast stitch. 3 of the 6 have JR soles, the others have original soles but replaced heels.

Whenever I have a cobbler rebuild a pair of footwear, I have option of stitching thread. I normally go with original but a popping white one really changes things up.

 

[smfdoc]

Whenever I have a cobbler rebuild a pair of footwear, I have option of stitching thread. I normally go with original but a popping white one really changes things up.

This is so true. Adding a light cream or white welt stitch really make a shoe pop and bring it more into a casual vibe. Several examples.

 

[Silver13gt]

Whenever I have a cobbler rebuild a pair of footwear, I have option of stitching thread. I normally go with original but a popping white one really changes things up.

I’m a big fan of contrast stitching. Just had these Florsheim NST done by Wyatt and Dad and added a subtle rust color stitching.

 

[Vincent George]

97626. Hope to find a 93605 to match one day… hope you’re all having good days.

 

[Silver13gt]

Whenever I have a cobbler rebuild a pair of footwear, I have option of stitching thread. I normally go with original but a popping white one really changes things up.

better view of the 92604 with edging and contrast stitch

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[Raimar]

After Renomat, Bick4 and neutral Collonil 1909. Any suggestions for a color cream to use?

 

[Nealjpage]

After Renomat, Bick4 and neutral Collonil 1909. Any suggestions for a color cream to use?

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I'd leave them as-is. Killer.

 

[Vincent George]

I'd leave them as-is. Killer.

Ditto. Gorgeous.

 

[VintageZealot]

Welcome to the forum and the thread. Glad you stopped lurking and decided to post pictures. It’s the best way to start.

Welcome to the thread! I would actually put these at 1982 or 86.

Thanks for the welcome and information! I will go with 1986 for that pair then since the letter looks a bit more like a smudged G to me.
I look forward to future endeavors here!

 

[CWOyaji]

Scott’s shell PTBs; these are the only pair of this brand I’ve ever seen or heard of. Suspect Hanover made them.

 

[pnin22]

Thought you fellas would appreciate my latest acquisition: Stuart McGuire shell cordovans model 419-T in size 8.5C, dating probably from 1970s, made in USA. Wish these were my size. Now on the bay, taking reasonable offers.

 

[Purplelabel]

Thrifted these foster & son yesterday, gave them some TLC this morning.
Could anyone tell me if they were made by F&S or outsourced?

 

[Oshare]

Yes! We are finally out of the rainy season in Tokyo. Time for some Golden Harvests

I've started applying some mahogany and darker brown polish to the toes to hide all the dings and scratches while giving them a burnished look. Still have some more work to do, and I think I'm going to need to scrub the welt stitching again, but the beat up toes are not as noticeable this way.

 

[Leiker]

I’m a big fan of contrast stitching. Just had these Florsheim NST done by Wyatt and Dad and added a subtle rust color stitching.

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Yes, a big fan of the rust color as well.

 

[Vincent George]

Picked up some Dexter LWBs. Let’s get these sock liners back in!