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[Isshinryu101]

2nd nice pair i've seen you post here. Size?

Blue suede Peters Bros. Stacy Adams

 

[Egoïste]

Sweeet blue shoes!

 

[Isshinryu101]

oops

 

[gamez32]

Thanks. They are a size 13.

 

[Isshinryu101]

holy toledo! I didn't think they made 'em that big back in the day!

 

[gamez32]

I'm ecstatic that they did!

 

[flyfishark]

These are 11.5 D Crosby Squares. Too big for me, but I couldn't resist them. On the soles is imprinted "Genuine" and then underneath, in script, is something written. Any idea what this leather is? I'm thinking it's something other than standard leather because of the scripted portion after the "Genuine." It looks like it begins with an "N." Anyway, any suggestions would be appreciated.

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[Isshinryu101]

looks like pretty standard pebble calf. nice tho.

 

[flyfishark]

looks like pretty standard pebble calf. nice tho.

Thanks, Issh. I thought so too...not certain why they were bragging about it!

 

[Isshinryu101]

That "Genuine..." could be referring to other aspects of the shoes as well. In the Vintage Times, buyers were more informed about WHY the good items were so good. Construction was even explained and SHOWN (thru deconstructed shoes) by many shoe brands. That "Genuine..." could be talking about construction.

 

[flyfishark]

Here's an interesting one. The shoe on the right is an 11.5 bespoke John Lobb of obvious modern vintage. The shoe on the left is a John Hanan from prior to 1935, also an 11.5. Pretty amazing

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[flyfishark]

That "Genuine..." could be referring to other aspects of the shoes as well. In the Vintage Times, buyers were more informed about WHY the good items were so good. Construction was even explained and SHOWN (thru deconstructed shoes) by many shoe brands. That "Genuine..." could be talking about construction.

Thanks, Issh. I going with that theory.

 

[Isshinryu101]

excellent, of course. However, the lobb's toecap stitch is much tighter. So many minute details that determine "total" quality. There ARE some 1930's US-made shoes that rival the top modern Lobb bespokes, though. By the way, is that JL London or Paris?

PS: Modern shoe lovers should note the contrasting stitch which is a DEFINITIVE US Vintage shoe hallmark. The TOP makers of today know what historical details to reproduce.

Here's an interesting one. The shoe on the right is an 11.5 bespoke John Lobb of obvious modern vintage. The shoe on the left is a John Hanan from prior to 1935, also an 11.5. Pretty amazing

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[flyfishark]

excellent, of course. However, the lobb's toecap stitch is much tighter. So many minute details that determine "total" quality. There ARE some 1930's US-made shoes that rival the top modern Lobb bespokes, though. By the way, is that JL London or Paris?

PS: Modern shoe lovers should note the contrasting stitch which is a DEFINITIVE US Vintage shoe hallmark. The TOP makers of today know what historical details to reproduce.

Issh, the John Lobb is bespoke London--almost $5,000 US today. Plus, I like the last on the Brooklyn-made Hanan better. There should be a whole lot of extras for that kind of money--and I'm trying to sell the Lobb! Wonder why no one wanted me in their sales department??

 

[jamespowers]

Issh, the John Lobb is bespoke London--almost $5,000 US today. Plus, I like the last on the Brooklyn-made Hanan better. There should be a whole lot of extras for that kind of money--and I'm trying to sell the Lobb! Wonder why no one wanted me in their sales department??

Five grand..... The soles made of solid gold?

 

[flyfishark]

Five grand..... The soles made of solid gold?

Just for the record...I did NOT pay $5,000 for these shoes. Crazy? Maybe, but not that crazy.

 

[jamespowers]

Just for the record...I did NOT pay $5,000 for these shoes. Crazy? Maybe, but not that crazy.

:rofl: Don't get me wrong. If I had the kind of income that could support such a habit.....

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

nice and I wear 11.5 cool.

 

[ToucanSam23]

I recently stumbled across these two postings on the `bay. The first (which, I might add, is ending quite soon) is a pair of absolutely brilliant `30s brown and white spectators (they`re size 8 1/2).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-193...?pt=US_Mens_Vintage_Shoes&hash=item2320658de7

The second listing is for two pairs of size 9/2 spectators of 1940s vintage, one in brown/white and the other in black/white. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PAIRS-Vin...?pt=US_Mens_Vintage_Shoes&hash=item23206567ca


Whilst they are ending soon that does not remove the fact that all three pairs are quite nice!

 

[Tomasso]

the John Lobb is bespoke London--almost $5,000 US today. Plus, I like the last on the Brooklyn-made Hanan better. There should be a whole lot of extras for that kind of money-

Bespoke is primarily about fit; that's where the money is; quality of construction and materials will vary by maker. Since asthetics is largely dictated by the style choice of the client and to a certain degree by the shape of their foot it would be useless to compare bespoke to RTW. Same applies to clothing......