Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[friendlygoz]

AE Bartletts today.

 

[friendlygoz]

Shell Alden monk strap yesterday.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Here’s a pair I haven’t worn in a while. Vintage Lloyd and Haig with some AE clearance laces to give them a little color. The patina comes from long use and love. I had forgotten how the click of the v-cleat on hard surfaces is so reassuring (and loud). I think these are early 1970’s.

 

[suitforcourt]

Super pickup. Yet another shoe I would love but not made in my width.

Don't despair. There are custom made pairs out there.

 

[eTrojan]

L.B. Sheppard PTB.

 

[Raimar]

Florsheim 30343. Probably from 60s (vcleat position) but I think too far gone

 

[CWOyaji]

Florsheim 30343. Probably from 60s (vcleat position) but I think too far gone

Great project shoe though. Looks like they're at the Bins - maybe worth spending the $4 and seeing how they clean up?

 

[Raimar]

Great project shoe though. Looks like they're at the Bins - maybe worth spending the $4 and seeing how they clean up?

I was strongly considering it but then saw the payment line with 10 people and a single cashier.

 

[sam67]

Why was Florsheim worth

more cheaper? Was it the leather? That’s all I can see in these shoes. Otherwise they look pretty solid. Just old and neglected

 

[eTrojan]

1983 Allen Edmonds Fairway, a golf shoe that has been recrafted with leather soles.

 

[suitforcourt]

93602s for #wingtipwednesday

 

[ojaw]

93602s for #wingtipwednesday

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If they don’t yet, someday they’ll realize that yours are the coolest shoes.

 

[smfdoc]

I was browsing YouTube and I found a lady who was preparing a 1920s wardrobe for a transatlantic cruise later in the year. Obviously, she also needed the proper shoes for her wardrobe and she made her 1920s flapper style shoes. Yes, the lady has game and some skills to go with it. It made me realize we can do something about the specific styles and sizes we can't find if we are willing to learn and go to the effort. I'm pretty sure I am not up to the task. This video should start at 12:30 where she actually starts making her shoes. Enjoy.

 

[Hotel Cali]

Some Footjoy saddles today. I like the white and olive colorway.

 

[eTrojan]

Vintage violation today, but someone mentioned they were looking for cap-toe spectators earlier this week, so I broke out the AE Sanfords. Coupled them with a white Panama hat for my 1/2 mile walk to lunch. Spiffy.