Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[suitforcourt]

Recently I've been wearing these c.1950 Florsheim blue on blue spectators. View attachment 1949825 View attachment 1949827 View attachment 1949829 View attachment 1949831

I know you like keeping original parts, but ever consider adding toe taps and sole protectors? They'll extend the life of the soles and also provide some grip.

 

[mormonopoly]

I know you like keeping original parts, but ever consider adding toe taps and sole protectors? They'll extend the life of the soles and also provide some grip.

If I wore them more often I would. At this point, I’ve got so many that I really only wear each pair a few times a year, so wearing down the soles isn’t really a concern.

 

[sam67]

Just picked this pair of Phi Bates LWB. Around 50s ~ early 60s based on some google research .Great upper leather with decent finish, not on Florsheim tier but better than tier 2 shoes like Dexter, Mason,....
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I'd agree but I'd say pretty close to Florsheim. I've flipped a couple. One shell, one calf. Nice shoe.

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Recently I've been wearing these c.1950 Florsheim blue on blue spectators. View attachment 1949825 View attachment 1949827 View attachment 1949829 View attachment 1949831

Those are very drool-worthy. I have shoe envy. Anything pre 1960 is so hard to find and those are great!

 

[Nobleprofessor]

Anybody wear 10.5 C and really like New Old Stock Footjoy? Or rare color (but not new) Florsheim?

 

[Satoman1]

I'd agree but I'd say pretty close to Florsheim. I've flipped a couple. One shell, one calf. Nice shoe.

Yes, the material quality is probably on par with Florsheim, but the finishing and detailing is not as good as Florsheim as they seem to only make high quality line for a short period of time anyway.

 

[Bopper]

My Florsheim collection will never be “complete.” But, it is one step closer now! Vintage Yuma in #8 Shell Cordovan. I just got them. The only thing I have done is one coat of Renovateur and some brushing. Took some pics with some natural light from the windows. Such a great casual laid back pair.
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By the way these are another from @vestbash

I am happy you got one step closer. Enjoy them!

 

[Bopper]

Anybody wear 10.5 C and really like New Old Stock Footjoy? Or rare color (but not new) Florsheim?

Not me, but I'd sure like to see them.

 

[Bopper]

NMS, NMS, NMS. Not my shoes, not my size, not my sale.
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[Bopper]

Nettleton Traditional LWBs in resto stage. They're very wet so they will dry to a much lighter color. I'm undecided as to whether or not to touch them up with a light coat of Light Brown Fiebing's alcohol based leather dye, but probably not on this pair, as the Lexol conditioner is going to dress them up beautifully anyway. I'll try, but it's unlikely they'll be ready for WW. Yes, I clean welt threads with tooth-paste, at least on more casual pairs. On my KH pre- '73 93602's for example, I didn't mess with the welts at all, as I feel they look much better with a suit without contrasting welt threads.

 

[sam67]

Anybody wear 10.5 C and really like New Old Stock Footjoy? Or rare color (but not new) Florsheim?

what ya got? I'm a FJ fan and 10.5C may work as I'm usually a D

 

[Vincent George]

The incomparable @smfdoc was kind enough to send me the listing for these lovely NOS Florsheim Imperial PTBs in 10eee—from what he says, a near-impossible size. They are model number 78007 and were “Assembled in USA” in January of 1999 (Code AJ). The fit is quite nice—the only oddity is a heavily-padded sock liner that may add a bit of height in the heel area. Beautiful grain and a strong channel for the stitching. Monty immediately took the box. Thanks, @smfdoc, for always looking out for your fellow “eee” shoe pals.

 

[JFWR]

The incomparable @smfdoc was kind enough to send me the listing for these lovely NOS Florsheim Imperial PTBs in 10eee—from what he says, a near-impossible size. They are model number 78007 and were “Assembled in USA” in January of 1999 (Code AJ). The fit is quite nice—the only oddity is a heavily-padded sock liner that may add a bit of height in the heel area. Beautiful grain and a strong channel for the stitching. Monty immediately took the box. Thanks, @smfdoc, for always looking out for your fellow “eee” shoe pals.

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I like that your kitty is also appreciative of the beauty of vintage Florsheims.

 

[smfdoc]

The incomparable @smfdoc was kind enough to send me the listing for these lovely NOS Florsheim Imperial PTBs in 10eee—from what he says, a near-impossible size. They are model number 78007 and were “Assembled in USA” in January of 1999 (Code AJ). The fit is quite nice—the only oddity is a heavily-padded sock liner that may add a bit of height in the heel area. Beautiful grain and a strong channel for the stitching. Monty immediately took the box. Thanks, @smfdoc, for always looking out for your fellow “eee” shoe pals.

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“If I fits I sits.” Monty.

 

[friendlygoz]

93605s today…