Shoes With Character

JayJay · Apr 6, 2008

Originally Posted by fritzl

I am glad to see, that people start to move away from the sterile world of new out of the box shoes.

I'm glad to see the character of worn shoes, too. Although I've seen the pics of Yachtie's worn shell Alden's several times now, I still am thrilled every time I stroll down the thread and see them. The character of the shell creases is a real treat to my eyes.

With that said, I do enjoy seeing shoes fresh out of the box or very gently and infrequently worn. However, I enjoy seeing the well worn ones, too.

fritzl · Apr 6, 2008

Originally Posted by JayJay

With that said, I do enjoy seeing shoes fresh out of the box or very gently and infrequently worn. However, I enjoy seeing the well worn ones, too.
No kidding, I can't remember this happen. Must be over ten years ago. But I really make up my mind occassionally. Some I like and some not.

Life is too precious to be bothered either way.

dopey · Apr 6, 2008

bengal-stripe · Apr 6, 2008

Edward Green for Cole-Haan (eBay purchase January 07).

Produced mid-80s (extremely low number: 3955); last 202, size (American) 9Â½ C

Soles still original, but getting a bit thin, due for refurbishment at EG soon.

bigbris1 · Apr 7, 2008

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Edward Green for Cole-Haan (eBay purchase January 07).

Produced mid-80s (extremely low number: 3955); last 202, size (American) 9Â½ C

Soles still original, but getting a bit thin, due for refurbishment at EG soon.

I'd like to stumble upon a pair of these in my searches. Nice!

speedster.8 · Apr 10, 2008

Originally Posted by dopey

PICS
I bet thouse would come out pretty nice, after some Creme Alpina & Saphir ...

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Edward Green for Cole-Haan (eBay purchase January 07). Produced mid-80s (extremely low number: 3955); last 202, size (American) 9Â½ C Soles still original, but getting a bit thin, due for refurbishment at EG soon.
Would love to see those refurbished, please post if you have some refurbished to. thanks Speed

datasupa · Apr 10, 2008

this is my new favorite thread.

bigbris1 · Apr 10, 2008

Lucky Strike · Apr 10, 2008

Maurizi faux-brogues; antiquing project, not entirely happy so far:

Lucky Strike · Apr 10, 2008

Originally Posted by speedster.8

Interesting 4hole-derby ... More pictures? Who made them?
Missed this - they're just too old to have any legible markings. They're probably English, though.

Kuro · Apr 10, 2008

Seller says these sur mesure Lobb are from the 70s....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ksid=p3907.m29

Gherkins · Apr 11, 2008

Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan after three years of heavy use:

billiebob · Apr 11, 2008

Paul Stuart shell cordovan

Alden cordovan

Polo Darlton cordovan

EG for Asprey plaintoe bluchers. Tough to keep the toe shiny and not have polish crack off the vamp. I may have to strip these and start over.

Another of the same thing

Lattanzi for Asprey plaintoe bluchers. Pretty conservative eh?

EG for Asprey city boots

kolecho · Apr 11, 2008

Carmina model 910, mid brown shell cordovan (Rain last)

When they were new:

Vass model Old English Plain, brown calf (F last)

JayJay · Apr 11, 2008

Originally Posted by Gherkins

Alden Whiskey Shell Cordovan after three years of heavy use:

Nice Aldens. It's great to see a well-worn pair of Whiskey shells.

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