NOS 8.5D Vintage USA Bostonian Crown Windsor Longwings Oxblood

[drift3r]

These are amazing and in immaculate brand new condition. I'd keep them if I didn't already have a pair of LWBs. Anyone who has a pair from this era can probably attest that you only really need one pair of these essential shoes, as they'll probably outlive you.

The Crown Windsor line was top line for Bostonian, in line with Florsheim Imperials, J&M Crown Aristocrafts, and Hanover LB Sheppards. The signature Hanover "Comfort Arch" present in these shoes seems to suggest that these were probably made when Hanover owned Bostonian and produced the two lines in the same factory, which would date this somewhere in the 80s.

Rich Oxblood/Burgundy color. Double oak soles, handlasted American quality. These are insanely well constructed.

Asking for $140 shipped OBO. Will ship internationally, but message me for shipping specifics.

 

[thecoulter]

Measurements? I have a pair of vintage wingtips with a O'Sullivans rubber heel strike. They're a size 8 EEE. They fit me in length but are too wide. Thanks

 

[drift3r]

I'd say this is pretty open to interpretation, it's hard to get a proper insole measurement. The outsole is 4.25 inches at the widest and 12 inches at the longest, but also take into account that these are chunky double oak soles that are probably a little wider than most. For reference, I'm usually an 8E or an 8.5D in Allen Edmonds.

 

[trgolf]

Hello regarding the Bostonians. Would you take $140?

Thanks

 

[drift3r]

PM sent, trgolf.