One vintage men's shoe you've NEVER seen !

[Marc Chevalier]

Because it's so freaking insane ... a vintage 1950s "Howard & Foster" (great brand) men's cap-toe oxford shoe in HAIRY COWSKIN. Yep, the hair is still there.

Take a look: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76883932/sz-10-vintage-brown-cow-hair-lace-up

 

[Dinerman]

From the etsy link

Marc, would you believe there was another similar pair in the "show us your shoes" back in May?

Thanks, Tomasso...but I was hoping it was Yak.
Now, what about these...I was raised in IL, but I'm not sure if your ride these or milk them. I bought them because:
1. I was too impatient to wait for the Horween tanning process;
2. They went really well with my jockey helmet, harness, and silks;
3. They're 11.5 aaa with aaaaa heels with some guys name in them;
4. It's a cry to my wife for help with my addiction.

Now that I have them, tell me...are they horse or cow???

 

[Marc Chevalier]

AGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!! You're right! Never saw those!

Now I've seen TWO of everything...

 

[Fletch]

One pair of shoes where the country folks would never say, "don't step in cow flop." lol

 

[Tomasso]

Quite the conversation piece.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Quite the conversation piece.

Western boots say "I'm a cowboy."

Hairy cowhide cap-toe oxfords say "I'm a cowbusinessman."

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I have seen cowboy boots like that and even tried on a pair.

 

[Tommy]

that's what I call a true calf shoe

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Well, not sure I could own a pair looking like that, makes me think of, "moo" too much!

 

[thunderw21]

I would wear those.

 

[MisterGrey]

Western boots say "I'm a cowboy."

Hairy cowhide cap-toe oxfords say "I'm a cowbusinessman."

These say "Name's Joe Buck."

Now all we need is Rizzo.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

They're interesting, but I can't imagine I'd ever be in a situation where I'd feel it appropriate to wear them!

 

[DesertDan]

Those look fantastic!

 

[foggy16]

very cool and remarkably cheap for what they are.

 

[Scottish Steve]

About 20 years ago i very nearly bought a pair of desert boots that were xly similar, except the hair was longer and the colours were black and white. I still regret not buying them, but at the time I thought they might shed a lot, so i went with something else- can't remember what i eventually bought, but have never forgotten those boots.

 

[Khuebner250]

Those look fantastic!

Really? I'm not sold. Definitely a conversation starter

 

[Edward]

They'd make fantastic stage shoes, IMO. My only concern would be moths - I've had a couple of African shields destroyed by them.