Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[Bopper]

I've been out of the loop for awhile, so consider "likes" from me on everything I've missed . Whoever got this pair: https://www.ebay.com/itm/3255609740...kcid=1&campid=5338841260&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 , awesome, congrats!

 

[Bopper]

Turns out it was The Lloyd, model code 0670. According to the information I found, they were made in the early 80s as a limited run that's why they're not in the Catalog.
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Sweet find!

 

[WoolyLamb]

Vintage Florsheim Designer Collection Men's Dress Shoes Size 10.5 C Cream Leah | eBay

Vintage Florsheim Designer Collection Men's Dress Shoes Size 10.5 C Cream Leah. Condition is Pre-owned. Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.

www.ebay.com

 

[Vincent George]

Almost vintage (discontinued, at least). J&M Georgetown II—the last Made in USA run These fit so well.

 

[suitforcourt]

Plain toe Tuesday.

93606s rebuilt with Dainite soles and grommets. If given the choice, I won't buy Dainite again.

They're like skates on wet smooth surfaces. Pretty useless on ice and snow. Not sure what they're good for. I'd prefer Vibram 430, Dr. Sole, or even a lug half sole cover, over leather.

 

[sam67]

Plain toe Tuesday.

93606s rebuilt with Dainite soles and grommets. If given the choice, I won't buy Dainite again.

They're like skates on wet smooth surfaces. Pretty useless on ice and snow. Not sure what they're good for. I'd prefer Vibram 430, Dr. Sole, or even a lug half sole cover, over leather.

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I have one pair of Dainite. I don't love them , I don't hate them. But I wouldn't buy again and I live in mild North Carolina.

 

[suitforcourt]

I have one pair of Dainite. I don't love them , I don't hate them. But I wouldn't buy again and I live in mild North Carolina.

It could also be a truth that I'm just very clumsy. But I do find other rubber soles to provide better grip and traction.

 

[actionjbone]

Plain toe Tuesday.

93606s rebuilt with Dainite soles and grommets. If given the choice, I won't buy Dainite again.

They're like skates on wet smooth surfaces. Pretty useless on ice and snow. Not sure what they're good for. I'd prefer Vibram 430, Dr. Sole, or even a lug half sole cover, over leather.

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I love Dainite, it's great on wet concrete and wet asphalt. Here in the DC area, I've had several rainy walks in Dainite soles.

They're British, so I imagine they're made for London, Oxford, Edinburgh... Basically, damp city walking. But I wouldn't wear Dainite in the snow.

 

[suitforcourt]

I love Dainite, it's great on wet concrete and wet asphalt. Here in the DC area, I've had several rainy walks in Dainite soles.

They're British, so I imagine they're made for London, Oxford, Edinburgh... Basically, damp city walking. But I wouldn't wear Dainite in the snow.

Agree they do their "job" on pavements. Tile floors? Walkway to the subway? Better to go bare feet.

 

[friendlygoz]

Thank you! I get lots of compliments on the bolder pairs from strangers. I do have a reputation around the office for having the fanciest shoes.

I love it.

I have the same reputation around the office, but only because I tell people to check out my shoes.

 

[friendlygoz]

Dack’s camel skin short wings today…

 

[actionjbone]

Dack’s camel skin short wings today… View attachment 2160049 View attachment 2160051

I love those. I've got a pair of them in black, and they're surprisingly comfy for such rugged-feeling shoes.

Maybe I should break mine out for WTW, if the rain lets up

 

[Satoman1]

Dack’s camel skin short wings today…

Did you deep cleaned them? On my pair the veins are much darker, maybe I'll try a deep clean to get the same look as your pair.

 

[Satoman1]

On my Hanan & Son today.

 

[suitforcourt]

I love it.

I have the same reputation around the office, but only because I tell people to check out my shoes.

If people won't give you attention, you gotta create your own.