davidVC
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Maiden voyage for my true vintage John Mchales. These are serious gunboats and are heavy, as they pounded in 2 rows of nails in the heel.
The last 2 owners really cared for the shoes as there are no rips, tears or even serious creasing.
Nevertheless, I put on several generous rounds of Bick 4. And then many many rounds of cherry colour paste from Saphir (blue label). Cherry was their iconic colour for this LWB.
Unfortunately a lot of the colour transferred to the welt area so I need to clean it further. Likely need a toothbrush at this point.
The shoes run long but remain comfortable. The soles are definitely stiff. These beauties date from the 1950s. So prior to my late father's arrival in the western hemisphere.
It's been LWB week for me. Nice to end it with a Canadian legend.
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You are the shoe king of Canada today.
What's it like to walk in your pair? I love my pair. But they have no traction.
You have inspired me. I am going wear my pair as well.