Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[wasmisterfu]

Wow. I missed these from the catalog.

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WTF am I looking at?! $405.00 or best offer? I don’t understand, is this some new fad, like donking out your car, but for shoes?! Please, someone explain why anyone would wear these, let alone spend 405 bucks on them.

 

[tocohillsguy]

WTF am I looking at?! $405.00 or best offer? I don’t understand, is this some new fad, like donking out your car, but for shoes?! Please, someone explain why anyone would wear these, let alone spend 405 bucks on them.

Shoes that are guaranteed never to need a resole, and you can stand tall and proud; wearing them casually or with a suit!

 

[wasmisterfu]

Shoes that are guaranteed never to need a resole, and you can stand tall and proud; wearing them casually or with a suit!

 

[wasmisterfu]

Good morning, can anyone help me identify these shoes I purchased yesterday? These are easily my most beautiful thrift find in the past year. I can’t wait to flex on my coworkers come
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For the first time in a while, I’m stumped. I don’t think they’re anything (Clark’s branded or contract) made by Hanover, they don’t look like anything made by International Shoe, Weyco, etc. They’re not Freeman, French Shriner, and I don’t think they’re Nettleton or Mason. But I could be wrong on all counts.

I’m activating the @davidVC bat signal. Also calling in the preemptive reinforcements of @mreams99 and @smfdoc. Totally stumped.

 

[tocohillsguy]

You obviously have no sense of fashion. Surprised someone hasn't jumped on the BuyItNow price. These are obviously the first run of a new Allen Edmonds line that is sure to take the world by storm. I expect to see Baker Mayfield sporting these in the next catalog, and Allen Edmonds sales will soon dwarf those of Nike. However, the run may be short lived because everyone only needs one pair inasmuch as they never need a resole, and go so well with all styles of dress.

 

[wasmisterfu]

You obviously have no sense of fashion. Surprised someone hasn't jumped on the BuyItNow price. These are obviously the first run of a new Allen Edmonds line that is sure to take the world by storm. I expect to see Baker Mayfield sporting these in the next catalog, and Allen Edmonds sales will soon dwarf those of Nike. However, the run may be short lived because everyone only needs one pair inasmuch as they never need a resole, and go so well with all styles of dress.

You know, with the state of fashion being what it is, your comment totally believable.

However, I still don’t know who Baker Mayfield is, despite Caleres best efforts.

 

[davidVC]

For the first time in a while, I’m stumped. I don’t think they’re anything (Clark’s branded or contract) made by Hanover, they don’t look like anything made by International Shoe, Weyco, etc. They’re not Freeman, French Shriner, and I don’t think they’re Nettleton or Mason. But I could be wrong on all counts.

I’m activating the @davidVC bat signal. Also calling in the preemptive reinforcements of @mreams99 and @smfdoc. Totally stumped.

The numbering on the inside of the shoe looks like Mason to me.

Looks like Pedag inserts. If you pull those up, there might be a brand below them.

 

[mreams99]

For the first time in a while, I’m stumped. I don’t think they’re anything (Clark’s branded or contract) made by Hanover, they don’t look like anything made by International Shoe, Weyco, etc. They’re not Freeman, French Shriner, and I don’t think they’re Nettleton or Mason. But I could be wrong on all counts.

I’m activating the @davidVC bat signal. Also calling in the preemptive reinforcements of @mreams99 and @smfdoc. Totally stumped.

I’m also stumped. I’m not familiar with the style of code/lettering. The Biltrite heel was used as a replacement heel and I believe was also used by a few manufacturers, like Weyenberg.

 

[smfdoc]

Good morning, can anyone help me identify these shoes I purchased yesterday? These are easily my most beautiful thrift find in the past year. I can’t wait to flex on my coworkers come
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I know Hanover used that exact same medallion, but the other elements do not match exactly.

 

[suitforcourt]

I know Hanover used that exact same medallion, but the other elements do not match exactly.

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I would say JC Penney by Hanover, or another cheaper brand that Hanover made shoes for. Just my guess.

 

[wasmisterfu]

I know Hanover used that exact same medallion, but the other elements do not match exactly.

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I didn’t know Hanover used that medallion. But yeah, other details (including interior numbering/lettering) don’t seem to match.

The numbering on the inside of the shoe looks like Mason to me.

Looks like Pedag inserts. If you pull those up, there might be a brand below them.

I thought they only sorta looked like Mason lettering, but I can’t say I have a lot of experience with Mason’s.

I’m also stumped. I’m not familiar with the style of code/lettering. The Biltrite heel was used as a replacement heel and I believe was also used by a few manufacturers, like Weyenberg.

During their heyday, Weyenberg had their own snazzy heel design:
(1954 NOS Weyenberg Shortwings)

I wonder, can we get some more interior shots, down into the shoe and of the arch area.

 

[John_Barleycorn]

Ill take another couple of shots when I get home, but I didn’t see any additional markings.

 

[tocohillsguy]

I know Hanover used that exact same medallion, but the other elements do not match exactly.

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I believe Stuart McGuire also used that medallion as well as the stylized "L" font and the same heel toplift. Additionally Stuart McGuire used a nylon welt. I can't tell from the picture if the OP's shoes have a nylon welt, but I suspect they do.

 

[tocohillsguy]

Ill take another couple of shots when I get home, but I didn’t see any additional markings.

From my prior post you'll see I'm guessing they are Stuart McGuire.

 

[wasmisterfu]

From my prior post you'll see I'm guessing they are Stuart McGuire.

The details, right down to the use Biltrite heels, seem right. Except, just like their sister Mason brand, the interior lettering doesn’t seem to match.

That said, I put your selection at 80% to be the right answer.