Have you guys seen this blog? ...

[speedmaster]

Or is it one of you? ;-)

Either way, some fun stuff.

PoohBang - Vintage Gear for Guys: LEATHERSOUL'S ULTIMATE INDY BOOTS ALDEN 405
"Today, it's my other pair of Alden 405's these are custom boots from LeatherSoulHawaii."
http://www.poohbang.com/2009/11/leathersouls-ultimate-indy-boots-alden.html

PoohBang - Vintage Gear for Guys: FLORSHEIM IMPERIAL WINGTIPS WITH V-CLEAT
"Today I'd like to highlight my pride and joy in footwear. My vintage Florsheim Imperial Wingtips. Complete with the coveted metal V-Cleat heel."
http://www.poohbang.com/2009/07/florsheim-imperial-wingtips-with-v.html

PoohBang - Vintage Gear for Guys: CAT'S PAW REPLACEMENT RUBBER HEELS
"Today, I'll show something I've picked up or future use."
http://www.poohbang.com/2009/10/cats-paw-replacement-rubber-heels.html

 

[theinterchange]

He's a member here, I see his posts from time to time. Haven't checked out his blog in a while, but he usually has some pretty cool stuff. I'm jealous of his Alden boot collection.

Randy

 

[PoohBang]

Hey Speed! Thanks for the plug!

Yes, that's mine. I'm always finding something new to post the more I look around my place.

Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[speedmaster]

Very cool, I DO enjoy it! ;-)

Hey Speed! Thanks for the plug!
Yes, that's mine. I'm always finding something new to post the more I look around my place.
Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[tonyb]

I resurrected this thread because my Googling for more info on old Florsheim Imperials, of which I happen to have a couple of pairs (thrift store finds, in both cases) brought me here.

Both of my pairs have what PoohBang calls the "V cleat," that pie-slice-shaped chunk o' metal at the heel edge. I take it this is an indication these are old shoes, then? Judging from what I've read, it seems that Florsheims just aren't what they used to be. That appears the prevalent view, anyway. Me, I don't know enough to have an opinion worth more than what it cost you, but be that as it may, these (presumably) old Florheims of mine appear to be quality goods.

EDIT: Further searching turns up this thread ...

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=38236

According to which, the leather-heeled Florsheims with V cleats were last made in 1993. Not all that long ago.