Show us your SHOES !!!

[DharmaBum]

SBG- you are very fortunate to own those beauties....congrats!

 

[1mach1]

Great looking shoes, Eric! Nice score.

 

[dh66]

Very nice SBG!! Congrats!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Thanks guys. I wore a pair out tonight to play some acoustic blues - they fit well and are treats for the eyes. Hopefully my bud and worked the auditory treats as well.

The channel stitching, sole work, quality leather work are impressive.

Vintage show heaven tonight, Eric -

 

[Isshinryu101]

Good day. I am sending a BIG THANKS to Isshinryu101 !

This past week I received a box of carefully packed shoes from the Vintage Shoe man! Today I opened the box and found 2 pairs of vintage treasures. After trying them on I used Venetian Creme and a couple of horse hair brushes on them this afternoon.

Sweet!

Please take a look at these vtg. 1940's shoes-

Reveling in my excellent fortune via Isshinryu101! Thanks sir!

best to all, Eric -

It is DEFINITELY My Pleasure, my friend! It means a lot to me to send treasures to those that appreciate them the most... and you are a True Gentleman in every sense of the word. Good Health & Happiness while wearing them!!

 

[LuvMyMan]

Good day. I am sending a BIG THANKS to Isshinryu101 !

This past week I received a box of carefully packed shoes from the Vintage Shoe man! Today I opened the box and found 2 pairs of vintage treasures. After trying them on I used Venetian Creme and a couple of horse hair brushes on them this afternoon.

Sweet!

Please take a look at these vtg. 1940's shoes-

Reveling in my excellent fortune via Isshinryu101! Thanks sir!

best to all, Eric -

Yes those are some sweet looking shoes. And having the brown and black, covers a well put together wardrobe.

I keep telling people....if you want some clean vintage shoes and have some money to spend, you can normally find anything you want from Isshinryu101, he has some very awesome shoes to select from and he does not sell junky over worn out vintage shoes.

If you have to search for yourself, you will eventually find something worth buying.

 

[Mormonopoly]

I've added a few more pairs to my collection in recent weeks, so here they are:

The first is a pair of Allen Edmonds Neumoks in navy, the only modern pair of the bunch:


Next is a pair of I believe 1950s Florsheim ***boats:

The color of the leather is really beautiful in sunlight. Its so textured I'm not certain that its not oxhide. I think its probably calf, but if anyone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.


Next is a pair of I believe 1930s Bostonian Spectators. Any help with the dating would be appreciated.



Also, I have a care question on these: How does one clean/condition white suede? I know that you're not supposed to use normal conditioner on it, what do you use instead?

 

[Mormonopoly]

Finally, My favorite of the group: I believe 1930s Stetson Spade Soled Wing Tips. Though they don't have points on both sides like a true spade sole, I still think these qualify:





These shoes are simply stunning in person. They have a beautiful bevelled waist and wonderful shape. They were quite dirty and drab when I got them, and I've only been able to do a very quick cleaning, but already they've improved drastically. I can't wait to see what they look like after a more thorough conditioning and polishing. Also, any input on the dating would be appreciated.

 

[cookie]

Suede can be conditioned lightly from underneath but it takes a lot of time to rot compared to straight calf. Cadillac is a great conditioner to use.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Suede can be conditioned lightly from underneath but it takes a lot of time to rot compared to straight calf. Cadillac is a great conditioner to use.

Hello Cookie! LOL! You just beat me to posting the use of Caddy on the shoes. They need it everywhere from the pictures, the leather is dry.

 

[LuvMyMan]

I've added a few more pairs to my collection in recent weeks, so here they are:

The first is a pair of Allen Edmonds Neumoks in navy, the only modern pair of the bunch:


Next is a pair of I believe 1950s Florsheim ***boats:

The color of the leather is really beautiful in sunlight. Its so textured I'm not certain that its not oxhide. I think its probably calf, but if anyone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.


Next is a pair of I believe 1930s Bostonian Spectators. Any help with the dating would be appreciated.



Also, I have a care question on these: How does one clean/condition white suede? I know that you're not supposed to use normal conditioner on it, what do you use instead?

The logo, Bostonians, printed like it is on the inside, would point to a fairly older shoe, maybe 1930's but I doubt newer than 1940's.

Suede....can be done....you need to take your time....slow. Step one....wash clothe and warm water and a lightly suds up on the wash clothe with some saddle soap...run the wash clothe all over the inside of the shoe...you can even get the wash clothe in to the toe area turn the shoe upside down and run that wash clothe all over inside. Let it dry. Next, turn the shoe upside down and put a very small amount of Cadillac Boot and Shoe Care conditioner on your finger....a light amount. Rub it on the suede on the INSIDE of the shoe. Try to get it as thin and sparse as possible. Any surfaces of the inside of the shoe that is just regular leather, you can soak it with Caddy. Same on the outside, but AVOID the conditioner on the outside on any suede.

You need a "bunny bag"....that is a small rectangle shaped chock bag, it has a white chock inside made for white suede shoes...and it normally comes in a small pouch to hold the bag in. The bag is like a burlap material and will allow small particles of the chock to come through the pores of the bag and onto the suede....you merely have to "tap" the end corner of the bag on the suede and it leaves white behind....some people dampen the leather before using a bunny bag...but we here just use it as is.

One major step regarding any shoes is to keep them conditioned. The surface on a vintage shoe that becomes dry, can make the very top layer of the finish crackle and bubble flake right off. If you wear a dry pair of vintage shoes, the damage done may not ever be repaired. Conditioner is the vintage shoe's best friend.

Think now...one moment...shoes that someone had for 50 or more years and never used conditioner and even if they are "NOS" shoes, (never been worn) the leather is going to be dry....and at times dry as dirt...worse. So, the leather took a while to get in a dry condition......most likely many years to dry out....do not expect the conditioner to "work" after only a hour or two worth of application. you have to work at getting the conditioner to soak in....maybe days or more.

There are a few suede shampoo's around that may work....the only one I would trust is by Saphir. And that is only to clean suede. It does not do much for conditioning the suede. Suede brush is also a suede shoe's best friend. Use it (stay away from using a suede "eraser" that comes with a suede cleaning kit), it will rip up your suede and you'll be sorry.

 

[LuvMyMan]

I've added a few more pairs to my collection in recent weeks, so here they are:

The first is a pair of Allen Edmonds Neumoks in navy, the only modern pair of the bunch:


Next is a pair of I believe 1950s Florsheim ***boats:

The color of the leather is really beautiful in sunlight. Its so textured I'm not certain that its not oxhide. I think its probably calf, but if anyone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.


Next is a pair of I believe 1930s Bostonian Spectators. Any help with the dating would be appreciated.



Also, I have a care question on these: How does one clean/condition white suede? I know that you're not supposed to use normal conditioner on it, what do you use instead?

Oh...the wingtips do appear to be oxhide. Could be wrong but that is what it appears to be. A bit more deeper texture than a pebble grain or scotch grain.

 

[Mormonopoly]

Thanks for the care advice! I have another complication to add, however, the shoes have a canvas lining in some parts. What to do there?

 

[Isshinryu101]

I've added a few more pairs to my collection in recent weeks, so here they are:

The first is a pair of Allen Edmonds Neumoks in navy, the only modern pair of the bunch:


Next is a pair of I believe 1950s Florsheim ***boats:

The color of the leather is really beautiful in sunlight. Its so textured I'm not certain that its not oxhide. I think its probably calf, but if anyone could confirm that, I'd appreciate it.


Next is a pair of I believe 1930s Bostonian Spectators. Any help with the dating would be appreciated.



Also, I have a care question on these: How does one clean/condition white suede? I know that you're not supposed to use normal conditioner on it, what do you use instead?

Many thanks for posting some actual vintage shoes! Those Florsheim longwings are late 1960's and the Bostonians and Stetsons are 1940's. Glad to see you have some proper shoe trees as well. The Stetsons aren't really spades, but I really like them anyway. Stetsons were very well made and distinctive style-wise.

 

[Isshinryu101]

Thanks for the care advice! I have another complication to add, however, the shoes have a canvas lining in some parts. What to do there?

Nothing to do. Be happy they are canvas rather than leather.

 

[LuvMyMan]

Nothing to do. Be happy they are canvas rather than leather.

I think you are correct but putting Cadillac inside the shoe, even with the canvas, will always help keep things supple. We have used it on all liners inside a shoe. You will have to make sure you let it dry after you use a clothe to wipe the inside of excess conditioner. Not always but some times the canvas after years can sort of get some folds/rolls in it, the conditioner will help you to be able to smooth it out with your fingers.

 

[Dinerman]

1940s


1950s

 

[Rudie]

1940s

I have the same shoes. The only difference is the writing on the heel. Mine say "Air Cushion Shoes" instead of "Vogue". Everything else is exactly the same.

 

[LuvMyMan]

I have the same shoes. The only difference is the writing on the heel. Mine say "Air Cushion Shoes" instead of "Vogue". Everything else is exactly the same.

Those are some very nice and well made shoes.

 

[Isshinryu101]

1940s


1950s

Pair #1: early to mid 1950's. Pair #2: late 1950's to 1960's.