Bridge man Boots
OK, now that many of you have seen the picture of the boots I was asking about, has anyone seen a pair of these (or similar) for sale anywhere????
My mistage on the website, I thought at first this was a Japanese Reproduction company when in fact it's a web-site for collecting originals. My BAD, oops...
Well, at least now I can start searching for a pair of Oyster Co. Lineman boots. Sad thing, during college a friend of mine worked in...
Nope but you figure'd it out for me
All the Wescos are high, these were only ankle high but..... you said the magic word, "LINEMAN". Google image'd lineman and found a photo of 'em.
Now the real problem, they're Japanese reporductions and we all know what that means...
Not them but thanks...
No, not those... I checked out tte originals "waffle stomper" and they appear to be typical hiking boots. Bridgeman's were not insulated but did lace down to the toe like those hickers.
As a teenager back in the mid-70's (in NJ) there was a popular shoe that was referred to as "Bridgeman Boots" (when most shoes were still made in the USA). The name wasn't a brand but a style. The boot were ankle high with a treadless sole, low heel, and laced down to almost where your big toe...
Willsonite Sunglasses
Willsonite made sunglasses for the USN during WWII. Have seen photos of USAAF personnel wearing them too. They had green lenses and acetate/celluliod frames. I picked up a pair on Ebay a few months back. Every now and then you can run across a pair of them on Ebay.
I...
Aero Leather Ricky Jacket
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I wound up getting a good deal from Will at Aero for a red rickey jacket. It appears to meet the criteria in every way. I let you know how it looks when I get it.....
Robert C
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I was able to bag a pair of late 1940's/early 50's Thorogood workboots on Ebay. They were deadstock and are basically brand new. Look very
much like WWII issue ankle high dress shoes, except these have cork soles. I normally take an 8E or 8 1/2E, this pair is 8D yet they're only slightly firm...
Found this item on Monstervintage. This is the only time I've ever seen one for sale... Pretty cool and VERY different....
Robert C
http://www.monstervintage.com/Vintage_Clothing/Mens/Militarywear/Vintage+Militarywear+Jackets/Rare1950_s_Identifying_Crewman_Medium_7636.html
Does anyone remember "bridgeman boots" from the 1950's -> 1970's. The boots were ankle high, usually rough leather, with smooth soles. The lacing on these boots started just above the toes. I remember having several pair of these in the mid and late 70's when I was in high school.
I had seen...
I rec'd a bunch of private msgs from a "new" member over at the vintage flight jacket forum. They were in reference to my LW problem, and the msgs were abusive and vulgar. Some of the content is posted there if you care to look. Obviously someone who doesn't have the guts to use his real name...
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