Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[friendlygoz]

@davidVC @mormonopoly

What era are these Florsheim? 1930s?

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Florshiem Vintage NOS Wingtip Brogues, Pebbled Leather Spade Sole Mens Sz 8.5 C | eBay

They have been in storage for a few decades. I dont know the exact date they were made. My best guess is late 70s early 80s. See pics for detail. Thr only thing done to these shoes was I added a little polish and brushed them real good.

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Someone get a nice score. Hope it was Joe.

I saw those and debated some DIY reconstructive foot surgery to make them fit. Amazing score.

 

[mormonopoly]

@davidVC @mormonopoly

What era are these Florsheim? 1930s?

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Florshiem Vintage NOS Wingtip Brogues, Pebbled Leather Spade Sole Mens Sz 8.5 C | eBay

They have been in storage for a few decades. I dont know the exact date they were made. My best guess is late 70s early 80s. See pics for detail. Thr only thing done to these shoes was I added a little polish and brushed them real good.

www.ebay.com

Someone get a nice score. Hope it was Joe.

The rugged styling is very World War II era. Stunning pair.

 

[Hotel Cali]

I saw those and debated some DIY reconstructive foot surgery to make them fit. Amazing score.

Whoa, it was still available when you saw them? I would have snag just to see how good they were in person. And surely it would be easy to resell.

 

[friendlygoz]

Whoa, it was still available when you saw them? I would have snag just to see how good they were in person. And surely it would be easy to resell.

No. sorry my post was misleading in the interest of trying to be a funny guy.

 

[sam67]

Late 70s AE Tulane on the job.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Friday forum pals. The UPS fairy squealed to a stop in front of the house and dropped off a box. This was the BEST wrapping of shoes I have ever seen. In plastic bags, wrapped in news paper, taped all around, placed in a box with padding and then the whole box was wrapped in paper as well. After 8 minutes of opening the box I saw this wonderful pair of NOS 97625 Royal Imperial LWBs. Date code is FC, so these are from June 1992, before they started saying assembled in USA. I picked them up last weekend off the Ebay. I made him a nice offer which was accepted immediately. As I have stated before, it is best to give thought as to what you would be willing to pay for an item if it ever pops up. This allows careful contemplation, but then to immediately pull the trigger once you find it. Some sun and shade picks.

 

[Vincent George]

Imperial Friday

 

[sam67]

If you have a navy blue tassel I would love to talk to you. I have three but need one more.

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[sam67]

Just got these re-tasseled and applied Saphir navy polish (bleu marine). A little goes a long way. Footjoy classic. Have a great night!

 

[FatTuesday]

Happy Friday forum pals. The UPS fairy squealed to a stop in front of the house and dropped off a box. This was the BEST wrapping of shoes I have ever seen. In plastic bags, wrapped in news paper, taped all around, placed in a box with padding and then the whole box was wrapped in paper as well. After 8 minutes of opening the box I saw this wonderful pair of NOS 97625 Royal Imperial LWBs. Date code is FC, so these are from June 1992, before they started saying assembled in USA. I picked them up last weekend off the Ebay. I made him a nice offer which was accepted immediately. As I have stated before, it is best to give thought as to what you would be willing to pay for an item if it ever pops up. This allows careful contemplation, but then to immediately pull the trigger once you find it. Some sun and shade picks.

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Spectacular! My pair says hello...

 

[friendlygoz]

Been dying to wear these early 1960s Dack’s zebu u-wings (“The Cambridge”). I finally got half soles installed so they are ready for prime time. These were a grail pair for me. Thanks, @Jiqea, for sending them my way.

 

[FatTuesday]

Been dying to wear these early 1960s Dack’s zebu u-wings (“The Cambridge”). I finally got half soles installed so they are ready for prime time. These were a grail pair for me. Thanks, @Jiqea, for sending them my way.

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I cant look at a u-tip without seeing this in my mind's eye...

 

[CWOyaji]

Thrifted 97626s that started life as 13B but now fit wider.

And a shirt thrift from just a few minutes ago, because man does not live by shoes alone. Wish they were XL.

These are size M and available if anybody cares.

 

[friendlygoz]

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I cant look at a u-tip without seeing this in my mind's eye...
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That might ruin it for some, But I say if it’s good enough for Lloyd Christmas’ head then it’s good enough for my shoes.

 

[EdwardWilson]

Spectacular! My pair says hello...

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Are those flannel trousers?

Your shoes are impeccable. That colour is just sublime.