Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[CWOyaji]

Dude! What size are the Kitons???

My size! Kiton goes well with selvedge and ET Wright shell shortwings, I always say.

 

[suitforcourt]

My size! Goes well with selvedge and ET Wright shell shortwings, I always say.
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That is a killa haul.

 

[Remington Cashmere]

I just bought some shell captoes on eBay (my first), what should be my first step in the clean up/conditioning? What products should I use? Thanks in advance for your guidance.

 

[CWOyaji]

I just bought some shell captoes on eBay (my first), what should be my first step in the clean up/conditioning? What products should I use? Thanks in advance for your guidance.

Check out Vcleat.com. Thread member @davidVC has laid it all out for you. And post some pics here when they're cleaned up!

 

[friendlygoz]

AE Byron 9 1/2 D. You can stop by my office in Palo Alto Monday if you want to try them on.
Wouldja believe, same stop yielded these:
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You are magic. I’ll PM you about Mon.

 

[suitforcourt]

I just bought some shell captoes on eBay (my first), what should be my first step in the clean up/conditioning? What products should I use? Thanks in advance for your guidance.

Wipe interior with Lysol or alcohol wipes. Let dry.

Insert shoe trees.

Brush exterior like crazy.

Condition with VSC. Let dry. Brush like crazy.

Some guys use Renomat or rubbing alcohol if the exterior has crap caked on.

Lots of brushing between wears. Enjoy!

 

[Jiqea]

Here is one of my Christmas presents from my lovely wife. I hinted pretty hard that I wanted them, and ended up driving two hours to get them, but it is the thought that counts! NOS Prairie Oxhide Dacks with the Anniversary sock liner, so they date between 1984 and 1987. It is getting harder and harder to find them like this.

 

[davidVC]

I finally posted a new article. And of course, it is on long wings. Nettleton Shell Cordovan long wings. Check it out:

https://vcleat.com/nettleton-traditionals-0208-restore/

 

[JohnAAG]

Been absent (life and opening a store took up some time) but trying to keep up with everyone's contributions. Inspiring as always!

2 acquisitions from yesterday in need of a little TLC:

Polo by Crockett & Jones

And some beautiful Church's. Diplomat style, uses the classic 73 last and (I'm 90% sure) kangaroo leather. Super soft, in great overall shape and the fit is almost perfect for me

I hope everyone had an amazing holiday season and here's to very happy feet in the new year!
John

 

[smfdoc]

I finally posted a new article. And of course, it is on long wings. Nettleton Shell Cordovan long wings. Check it out:

https://vcleat.com/nettleton-traditionals-0208-restore/

It’s a Kwanza miracle!! Thank you.

 

[CWOyaji]

And some beautiful Church's. Diplomat style, uses the classic 73 last and (I'm 90% sure) kangaroo leather. Super soft, in great overall shape and the fit is almost perfect for me

@JohnAAG as a Bond scholar you probably know this already, but in Goldeneye Pierce Brosnan wears the Diplomat in black in several scenes

https://bamfstyle.com/2014/04/07/goldeneye-bond-brioni-charcoal3pc/
http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/churchs-diplomat

 

[smfdoc]

I am always interested in the original cost of vintage shoes and seeing how they compare in 2018 dollars. There is a pair of NOS 93602 on Ebay, with construction date of 1977 or 1987. The 93602 ended in 1988, so I assume these were made in 1987. The original box is included and shows the original sales price of $201. The equivalent cost in 2018 would be $444. They sold on Ebay in 2018 for $156. Someone got a very good deal for such a shoe. Working the calculations in reverse order, the 2018 buyer paid $156, which would have been $70 in 1987.

 

[Lmrjfud]

It’s a Kwanza miracle!! Thank you.

I was about to invoke the "airing of grievances" about the lack of a new installment, but now I will simply proceed to the feats of strength.

 

[LLG]

Forgive me if this doesn't belong here, but for you Darn Tough sock fans, they're 40% off with code "SeeYa2018" here:
https://www.domesticdomestic.com/collections/socks

I've read tons of good reviews, so had to get a few pair to see for myself.

 

[M635Guy]

I am always interested in the original cost of vintage shoes and seeing how they compare in 2018 dollars. There is a pair of NOS 93602 on Ebay, with construction date of 1977 or 1987. The 93602 ended in 1988, so I assume these were made in 1987. The original box is included and shows the original sales price of $201. The equivalent cost in 2018 would be $444. They sold on Ebay in 2018 for $156. Someone got a very good deal for such a shoe. Working the calculations in reverse order, the 2018 buyer paid $156, which would have been $70 in 1987.

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Looks like that might not be the original pricing sticker though...