Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[friendlygoz]

Thought someone here might be interested in these:
https://poshmark.com/listing/Allen-...-Oxfords-Mens-Size-9-5ff6b0c2ac9702de9efa9e55

I love wholecuts and I like these. I have an email eBay alert set up for this model, but they went very quickly.

 

[eTrojan]

Am I reading this correctly that these Nettletons are a 13 AAAA? Though labeled as Teju Lizard, these appear to be sharkskin. I'm tempted, but would need to stretch them two widths (I find Nettleton generally works in a 13 AA for me).

Nettleton Finest M Genuine Teju Lizard One Eyelet Brown Laceup Derby Shoes Sz 13 | eBay

<p>Nettleton Finest Genuine Teju Lizard One Eyelet Brown Laceup Derby Shoes Sz 13. Condition is "Pre-owned". Vintage shoe in good condition with some all over signs of wear. </p><p>These shoes retailed for approx $1,300.00 when new. </p><p>Stored in a smoke free and climate controlled...

www.ebay.com

 

[Resipsaloquitor]

Not a political post. If any of the shoe brothers work or live in the capital, I hope you are safe.

Not political but a pun...”And had good running shoes on!”

 

[Jiqea]

Here are an interesting pair of shell shoes, perhaps from the 40's. I quickly looked into the newspaper archives and found that John McVey was a high-end Pennsylvania manufacturer, with abundant adverts between 1902 and mid 40's. After that I could find nothing. The shoes don't seem quite that old to me, but perhaps they are, and have had a heel replacement. Regardless, it is another shoe to add to the Cordovan list. Not mine (yet).

Vintage 1940s 1950s John McVey Burgundy Shell Cordovan Leather Derby Dress Shoes | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage 1940s 1950s John McVey Burgundy Shell Cordovan Leather Derby Dress Shoes at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.ca

 

[sam67]

Found these classics which are destined for resale. Florsheim 92604. Dates 80-90 or 2000. 8D. Funky wrinkle in toe but perhaps from not being treed? Have to clean up but light wear. Just thought I’d share.

 

[Quantum17]

I love wholecuts and I like these. I have an email eBay alert set up for this model, but they went very quickly.

I picked them up for any interested 9D friend since they are in Orlando, not far from where I am (still working on my superhero name). They are definitely a little snug to me. In the off chance they fit, I have no friend.

 

[hamercha]

Not political but a pun...”And had good running shoes on!”

Haha. Do not have to go onsite because of COVID. Most of us, who work in DC wish we can wear running shoes to work.

 

[Nealjpage]

Florsheim Friday.

 

[CWOyaji]

Picture before wasn't cutting it. These are from the 50's or the 60's before 1963.

Made in Webster, Massachusetts. Home of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.

When campuses were the fashion trendsetters, before hype beasts and all that.

 

[Oshare]

Picture before wasn't cutting it. These are from the 50's or the 60's before 1963.
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Made in Webster, Massachusetts. Home of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.
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When campuses were the fashion trendsetters, before hype beasts and all that.

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*phew*
I thought your keyboard broke.

Nice shoes. I love the deep cherry color.

 

[CWOyaji]

Yeah, I grew up not far from that lake, but never attempted to pronounce the name. It's so long I think it was in the Guiness Book of World Records for a while.

Changing the subject; was it @suitforcourt who wanted to visit shoe factories in England on his vacation? Here’s Crockett & Jones: Tour destination

 

[suitforcourt]

Yeah, I grew up not far from that lake, but never attempted to pronounce the name. It's so long I think it was in the Guiness Book of World Records for a while.

Changing the subject; was it @suitforcourt who wanted to visit shoe factories in England on his vacation? Here’s Crockett & Jones: Tour destination

Guilty.

I figure when this pandemic breaks, we can do a group get together somewhere. A tour of shoe factories would be most appropriate. Or we hang out in Chicago near the Florsheim HQ.

 

[Jiqea]

I am killing time while putting together a batch of crock-pot cabbage rolls, so I snapped a picture of some of my John McHale "Viking" cap-toes on the famed Bomber last. Perhaps my favourite style of shoe for versatility and comfort and general vintage shoe happiness.

 

[Quantum17]

@Jiqea Confucius said: Whoever possesses the big book of cocktails knows happiness ?

 

[suitforcourt]

I am killing time while putting together a batch of crock-pot cabbage rolls, so I snapped a picture of some of my John McHale "Viking" cap-toes on the famed Bomber last. Perhaps my favourite style of shoe for versatility and comfort and general vintage shoe happiness.

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I should have someone break into your home and steal your shoe collection. Now where would one find a burglar...