Vintage Dress shoe appreciation, tips, maintenance and advice

[actionjbone]

Please give us your bio. Are you 99 years old? How did this museum collection come to be? I'd love to know your story.

Time traveler. We already covered that topic several pages ago.

 

[sam67]

Time traveler. We already covered that topic several pages ago.

I've made that comment before. I'd like to know the real story....

 

[mormonopoly]

As humorous as I find the theories, there really is no great secret. I started collecting around 2013, and it’s just a matter of checking eBay frequently, being able to identify quality shoes, and being flexible on size. At 32, virtually every shoe in my collection is older than me, so I’m not the original owner of any of them.

 

[sam67]

As humorous as I find the theories, there really is no great secret. I started collecting around 2013, and it’s just a matter of checking eBay frequently, being able to identify quality shoes, and being flexible on size. At 32, virtually every shoe in my collection is older than me, so I’m not the original owner of any of them.

That's amazing that you find them on Ebay. I never see the stuff you have but you had a 5 year head start on me. Cheers!

 

[mormonopoly]

That's amazing that you find them on Ebay. I never see the stuff you have but you had a 5 year head start on me. Cheers!

There has been a major decline in what’s available. 5-10 years ago, it was much easier to find pre-60s shoes.

 

[smfdoc]

As humorous as I find the theories, there really is no great secret. I started collecting around 2013, and it’s just a matter of checking eBay frequently, being able to identify quality shoes, and being flexible on size. At 32, virtually every shoe in my collection is older than me, so I’m not the original owner of any of them.

Ebay? That is just the kind of BS story a time traveler would use to hide their secret.

 

[sam67]

Anyone have an ad or date for the AE Duke? Linen and leather, 3 eyelet, blucher. Ostendo- isn't that primarily 1970s? thanks

 

[actionjbone]

Ebay? That is just the kind of BS story a time traveler would use to hide their secret.

He probably invented eBay in the past, just so he'd have a good cover story now.

 

[smfdoc]

Happy Tuesday forum pals. French Shriner PTBs.

 

[memoriastoica]

Vtg SEARS WONDERLITE 10 1/2 D Brown Leather Wing Tip Oxfords Shoes Made In USA | eBay

<p>Elevate your shoe game with these vintage Sears Wonderlite wing tip oxfords. Made in the USA with high-quality leather and synthetic materials, these shoes boast a timeless brown color and classic almond toe shape. The lace-up closure ensures a secure fit, while the medium width and synthetic...

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These are VCleat's watchlist and I was thinking of pulling the trigger except for the fact that these are not actually goodyear welted. Additionally, the soles appear to be synthetic. Pass!

 

[suitforcourt]

Vtg SEARS WONDERLITE 10 1/2 D Brown Leather Wing Tip Oxfords Shoes Made In USA | eBay

<p>Elevate your shoe game with these vintage Sears Wonderlite wing tip oxfords. Made in the USA with high-quality leather and synthetic materials, these shoes boast a timeless brown color and classic almond toe shape. The lace-up closure ensures a secure fit, while the medium width and synthetic...

www.ebay.com

These are VCleat's watchlist and I was thinking of pulling the trigger except for the fact that these are not actually goodyear welted. Additionally, the soles appear to be synthetic. Pass!

Are they Blake stitched?

 

[memoriastoica]

Are they Blake stitched?

They appear to be cemented with a fake welt.

 

[goatamous II]

Anybody know anything about the Diamond Shoe Co?

From 1966
NOS

Undetermined if I want to buy or not

 

[actionjbone]

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Anybody know anything about the Diamond Shoe Co?

From 1966
NOS

Undetermined if I want to buy or not

I'll help:

You want to buy.

 

[goatamous II]

I'll help:

You want to buy.

Hahah thanks
I'll scoop them up and see if I want to keep