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This is a pair of Custom Florsheim White Buck Brogues. They were made for a "James C. Smoot," and it seems they were made in the 1960s

I may be wrong but those heels and the general design of them suggests they are more like 1950s.

 

[Isshinryu101]

Cookie, your taste in vintage shoes is incredible. I'm gonna have to pay attention and learn something!

 

[flyfishark]

Cookie, here are a couple of shots I had on my computer. These are Edwin Clapp.

http://i52.tinypic.com/f9l1k0.jpg

 

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[cookie]

Cookie, here are a couple of shots I had on my computer. These are Edwin Clapp.

http://i52.tinypic.com/f9l1k0.jpg

I regard Clapps as the best ever US vintage shoe but Crosby Square were good too along with Nettletons and other smaller makers.

 

[flyfishark]

I agree with you on Nettletons...Here are a couple pair that I have. First is a croc--second is a Loaflex

 

[flyfishark]

This is a custom Florsheim--very unusual because it is an apron brogue on an Imperial frame.

 

[juufa72]

Here are my boys:

Allen Edmonds Bel Airs:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/juufa72/IMG_4841.jpg


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Allen Edmonds Vernon:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/juufa72/IMG_4836.jpg

 

[Tomasso]

Here's a good deal on Brooks Brothers' Peal & Co.shoes. White pebble grain wingtips, just in time for the season. If their limited sizes can accommodate

 

[cookie]

I agree with you on Nettletons...Here are a couple pair that I have. First is a croc--second is a Loaflex

I own a few pairs of Nettletons. They were the masters of exotic leathers - one of my favourite type of shoes. I have a black gator pair but the pride and joy is a pair of 1940s/50s brown gator captoes that were near NOS quality (from some guy's grandfather who had ordered them in when he worked at a shoe shop). They were not photographed well and I got them for around USD150 (with the original musty smelling bags) when to buy them now - if you could get the "book matching" of the wonderful skin/tiles... they would be like USD3K.

 

[flyfishark]

I own a few pairs of Nettletons. They were the masters of exotic leathers - one of my favourite type of shoes. I have a black gator pair but the pride and joy is a pair of 1940s/50s brown gator captoes that were near NOS quality (from some guy's grandfather who had ordered them in when he worked at a shoe shop). They were not photographed well and I got them for around USD150 (with the original musty smelling bags) when to buy them now - if you could get the "book matching" of the wonderful skin/tiles... they would be like USD3K.

Cookie...would you post a photo or two of those captoes...or tell me where on the site I could find them? thanks

 

[PADDY]

One occasion I'd love to get Clapp..!! those are just beautiful and exude class!

 

[flyfishark]

Here are four pairs of women's 40s-50s skins. Not sure of the vintage, nor the maker. (and no, I don't wear these). Any info would be appreciated

Shenanigans 9aa custom alligator

Shenanigans 9a custom alligator

Troylings by Seymour Troy snake skin

Last is a Mardi Gras Debs lizard

 

[Tomasso]

You might try starting a post in the Powder Room with a dating request. You may even receive some offers.

 

[flyfishark]

You might try starting a post in the Powder Room with a dating request. You may even receive some offers.

Thanks, Tomasso, as if I don't feel stupid enough as it is! I keep coming across vintage womens shoes, and this time I couldn't resist the skins. I was better off when I collected fountain pens and watches.

 

[Tomasso]

One occasion I'd love to get Clapp..!!

I imagine that type of quip was rather common back in the day, especially when Clapp salesmen made sales calls on their various buyers.

 

[Orgetorix]

One occasion I'd love to get Clapp..!!

You might try starting a post in the Powder Room with a dating request. You may even receive some offers.

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[Tomasso]

[bad] Quit that word twistin'; next thing you'll be working for the government......

 

[Isshinryu101]

Vintage Sea Turtle Wingtip Gunboats.
WARNING!!! This Post Is NOT Politically Correct. Please save MOST of the "that's just wrong" commentary, as it's already been beaten to death. I respect the endangered species act, and if they weren't so freaking old, I would NOT be wearing them.


I JUST got these this afternoon. I had originally expected some nice vintage crocodile wingtips, but I was shocked to find...

Vintage SEA TURTLE V-Cleat Wingtip Gunboats.

360 degree welt, double thick sole, and natural color. They are slightly greenish black and there is a "marble-like" textured look.