MJMcRibb
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I like to think of it as a mutual confirmation of good taste!LOL. I like how we have been trading shoes.
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I like to think of it as a mutual confirmation of good taste!LOL. I like how we have been trading shoes.
They look great! The Hanover LB Sheppard shell has such great patina,so rich-awesomeView attachment 964179
Today, with Hanover LB Sheppard cordovan LWB.
I love how they are aging, partially colour is fading and looks a bit like antique finish.
NOS Florsheim pennys for $60 OBO-looks good to meI tried scouring Vcleat for any info on this pair, but I came up short.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/292522034661?rmvSB=true
Judging by the logo I’d place them before 1992 for sure-with NOS it could be much olderI'm thinking about it, I don't typically take EEE width so that is honestly whats holding me back. They appear to be calf, burgundy, loafers, and a great price. But, the numbers don't tell me (know that I know anything) about vintage.
If I made a list of the greatest shoes of the postwar world the 93602 would be in the top 3 as representative of the classic American Longwing—the “desert island” shoe along with Ray Price’s Night Life album and a bottle of Pappy Van WinkleThis is a pair of 1968 Florsheim 93602 that I fixed up this past weekend. I know I have told this story before but it is a different pair.
The leather quality in the 1960s Imperials is very high. Its thick and with minimal creasing. If you can find one in your size and in good condition, buy a pair even if you have a later model.
I wore the pair around on Monday. They fit great.
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Excited to finally be joining you all with my first pair of vintage + shell shoes.
Grabbed these 90s 97626 longwings from ebay. They look to be in excellent condition!
I've read through a few of the care tips but I'm neurotic and worried about ruining these. My understanding of the steps required are as follows:
hit the insides with an isopropyl-soaked rag- how much pressure should I be using?
damp microfiber cloth to wipe down the uppers and welt
I've seen VSC and Bick4 recommended for conditioning old shell- is there any particular preference here?
Finally, do I need to grab some cordovan creme from AE or will conditioning the leather be enough?
Included picture tax (please excuse the lackluster photos/setting):
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+1-I agree with Doc-brush,wipe,brush,condition,brush-wear in good health!I agree, it does appear they are in great condition. Great pick up. For now, I think the brushing and wipe down that you did is a great start and the only thing I would add to it is either the big four or the VSC. They look so good now I think that you can slow down and take your time to judge the effect of the conditioner. Get a few wears in them and brush each time and you can decide if you want to apply more conditioner later. I don’t know that the Cordovan shoe cream is necessary yet.
Excited to finally be joining you all with my first pair of vintage + shell shoes.
Grabbed these 90s 97626 longwings from ebay. They look to be in excellent condition!
I've read through a few of the care tips but I'm neurotic and worried about ruining these. My understanding of the steps required are as follows:
hit the insides with an isopropyl-soaked rag- how much pressure should I be using?
damp microfiber cloth to wipe down the uppers and welt
I've seen VSC and Bick4 recommended for conditioning old shell- is there any particular preference here?
Finally, do I need to grab some cordovan creme from AE or will conditioning the leather be enough?
Included picture tax (please excuse the lackluster photos/setting):
View attachment 964353 View attachment 964355
Excited to finally be joining you all with my first pair of vintage + shell shoes.
Grabbed these 90s 97626 longwings from ebay. They look to be in excellent condition!
I've read through a few of the care tips but I'm neurotic and worried about ruining these. My understanding of the steps required are as follows:
hit the insides with an isopropyl-soaked rag- how much pressure should I be using?
damp microfiber cloth to wipe down the uppers and welt
I've seen VSC and Bick4 recommended for conditioning old shell- is there any particular preference here?
Finally, do I need to grab some cordovan creme from AE or will conditioning the leather be enough?
Included picture tax (please excuse the lackluster photos/setting):
View attachment 964353 View attachment 964355
Thank you all for the guidance, much appreciated. I'll be sure to throw up a picture or two once I get them on my feet!
Those look fantastic!This is a pair of 1968 Florsheim 93602 that I fixed up this past weekend. I know I have told this story before but it is a different pair.
The leather quality in the 1960s Imperials is very high. Its thick and with minimal creasing. If you can find one in your size and in good condition, buy a pair even if you have a later model.
I wore the pair around on Monday. They fit great.
View attachment 964319 View attachment 964320
They look great - just make sure those areas aren't dry.View attachment 964179
Today, with Hanover LB Sheppard cordovan LWB.
I love how they are aging, partially colour is fading and looks a bit like antique finish.