Those were some expensive shoes.I just picked up this pair of alligator Edwin Clapps, complete with their original box and dust bags. They are 10.5D so they should fit perfectly, and they are in very good lightly used condition. I have been searching for an early pair of vintage alligator shoes for quite awhile, but finding a pair decent shape and in my size has been a challenge. I am pretty stoked. I will be posting better photos when they arrive.
This model was called the Italio, which is stamped on the insole near the waist. They were offered through the 1960's. The advert is from 1965.
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