Do these vintage oxfords look at all the part ?

[uNotAzFreshAzImIz]

I am curious as to whether anyone sees anything special in these vintage oxfords ?

What caught my eye was the grey and brown finish and the fact the soles seem to be "handmade"

but by no means am I very knowledgable so I must inquire ..

one thing that I question that makes them look cheap to me is the edges of the leather seems raw unfinished and untanned ..

would they be worth refinishing/antiquing ?

Clean/condition/melatonin grey & brown/Lexol NF the edges(to deaden raw appearance ) /polish toes to high gloss ?

my girl got them , I do not have in hand as of yet ..

thanks for any advice and tips to get these up to par and also any crude comments regarding them ..

 

[uNotAzFreshAzImIz]

Will update when images are working

apologies

 

[uNotAzFreshAzImIz]

k updated

These would be for occasional family weekend cookouts or something . SO not planning on resole anytime soon

 

[330CK]

I would get new laces and do a straight lace.

 

[Journeyman]

They look like a great pair of vintage Florsheim Imperial longwings - congratulations on your purchase.
I have a pair, too, and I like them very much. The uppers on mine are in excellent condition, but the soles are a little bit more worn than on yours.
When I got mine I left them in the sunlight to warm up a bit and then slathered on leather conditioner, let it sink in, gave them a rub with a soft cloth, and then repeated the process a couple of times. The leather looked better for it and now has a very nice shine and is soft and supple.

Enjoy your shoes!

 

[JayJay]

The shoes look good to me; I especially like the antiquing and pebble grain. After they've been cleaned up a bit, I think you'll have a very nice looking pair of shoes.

 

[uNotAzFreshAzImIz]

Thanks fellas .
Does anyone see what I am seeing with the edges of the panels though

@ them if Im seeing clearly

what do you suggest I do there

 

[uNotAzFreshAzImIz]

More opinons would be appreciated so I don't ruin an otherwise decent pair

 

[Steve Smith]

Agreed that these look to be vintage made in the US Florsheim longwings.

It appears that the soles have minimal wear, and those soles may be original. I like that color and would consider those shoes to be a great find. With proper care, they will last a lifetime.

 

[fritzl]

It's a derby/blucher.

Do whatever you want to do with them. These are your shoes. Btw, you cannot ruin them with your own description.

Nice find.