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[jamespowers]

My guess is that it's an acronym for "Blucher-Oxford".

Now that sounds right.:eusa_clap

 

[Isshinryu101]

My guess is that it's an acronym for "Blucher-Oxford".

That certainly sounds like it makes sense. However, aren't Oxfords and bluchers 2 totally different designs?

IE:

oxfords: shoelace eyelet tabs that are stitched underneath the vamp

bluchers/ derbies: shoelace eyelet tabs that are sewn on top of a single-piece vamp

 

[Marc Chevalier]

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Honestly, the moccasin golf shoe practically deserves a thread of its own.


Almost singlehandedly, golf legend Bobby Jones made this shoe a hit in the late 1920s. Jones found the moccasin shoe more comfortable to wear on the links than heavy wingtip bluchers and saddle shoes. In a very short time, it became hugely popular with men and women alike.


Compare Jones' shoes below with the modern Polo ones at bottom. They seem to be just about identical.

 

[SteveAS]

Marc's guess sounds right to me, too. Thanks for making it.

With regard to what C. Combine means, I remembered that my other pair of Clapps has "State St." written on the footbeds just the way "C. Combine" is written in this pair. Perhaps they're both model names?

 

[Isshinryu101]

Marc's guess sounds right to me, too. Thanks for making it.

Maybe, but bluchers/ derbies and oxfords are not the same thing. those are bluchers/ derbies... unless i'm missing something.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Maybe, but bluchers/ derbies and oxfords are not the same thing. those are bluchers/ derbies... unless i'm missing something.

You're right, but it seems the only logical term that can be extrapolated from "Blu-Ox". Unless it means blue oxen.

 

[Isshinryu101]

You're right, but it seems the only logical term that can be extrapolated from "Blu-Ox". Unless it means blue oxen.

had a chuckle with that one, Marc. Agree 100%. But I am a bit disappointed I can't Get a Blue Ox shoe!

 

[Isshinryu101]

A recent acquisition from the UK. Looks like a chunkier version of that Mocassin Golf Shoe.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

A recent acquisition from the UK. Looks like a chunkier version of that Moccasin Golf Shoe.

It sure does These are wonderful! What size are they, if I may ask?

 

[Isshinryu101]

I'm glad you like them. Size 7 (UK), and from the 40's so around a US 8.25 to 8.5

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I'm glad you like them. Size 7 (UK), and from the 40's so around a US 8.25 to 8.5

Now you need the plus-fours to match!

 

[SteveAS]

Dang, those are CHUNKY, Issh!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Dang, those are CHUNKY, Issh!

Did somebody say chunky?

 

[cookie]

GREAT find, friend! They look to be made of Kangaroo skin... meaning they are as tough (and lightweight) as can get! Congrats

Now I think of it I have a similar pair. I did not think they were kangaroo and now I know they are not that..

 

[jamespowers]

Did somebody say chunky?

Gunboats.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Gunboats.

They just have "steel toe" written all over 'em.

 

[jamespowers]

They just have "steel toe" written all over 'em.

I think they might have cannons hidden around the deck somewhere.

 

[Isshinryu101]

Did somebody say chunky?

VERY COOL!!!! That high toebox is just so tough. Reminds me of the Budapesters by Vass. I'm in love.

 

[Isshinryu101]

Now you need the plus-fours to match!

You've definitely got me starting a search.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

VERY COOL!!!! That high toebox is just so tough. Reminds me of the Budapesters by Vass. I'm in love.

Then this is going to kill you. They're a size 8 1/2. The first time on eBay, they didn't get a single bid at a starting price of $22.49! The second time around, there was only ONE bidder!


Here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-Hanover...5801425?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item27c13e2ad1