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  1. The Shooman

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Ebay does require patience, and the strength to resist beautiful shoos that almost fit. l searched ebay for years for a pair of size 8D NOS Florshiem lmperial v cleat longwings, never ever did find a pair. l only ended up with a pair through a forum member; he happened to be walking by a...
  2. The Shooman

    Allen Edmond Recrafting

    l don't like toe taps either, it's a HUGE risk when applying them. lf the nail goes into the little holes where the lock stitch is formed the integrity of the construction will be compromised because the lock will be broken, stitching can start to undo. l wouldn't trust a cobbler to put on taps...
  3. The Shooman

    Allen Edmond Recrafting

    People who use machines v's hands for recrafting have different philosophies in my experience. People who use machines pay less attention to detail and tend to be more slap happy than craftsmen specialising in hand repairs. The priorities of workers who use machines is SPEED, not premium work...
  4. The Shooman

    Allen Edmond Recrafting

    No insole replacement in that video. They take the sole off, renew the cork, stitch on a new sole and repaint the shoos. Easy to resole, just how goodyear should be.
  5. The Shooman

    Allen Edmond Recrafting

    That wouldn't make sence to do that. That means a complete rebuild. The factories would most likely just stitch another outsole on, even a slip sole if neccessary. Replacing the insole wouldn't be neccessary for many recrafts. lt's more work, especially if the slip sole needs replacement, of...
  7. The Shooman

    spade soles on modern shoes

    lt could be done, but it's success would depend on many factors. 1). The upper shape (last) would need to be suitable to the spade sole so the aesthetic is correct , most lasts aren't suitable for spade soles because the proper balance wouldn't be there. 2). l think it highly unlikely...
  8. The Shooman

    What are you wearing today??

    l second that. :) Regards: The Shooman.
  9. The Shooman

    shoe construction question

    No need to worry about re-heeling. When the heel wears down to the first layer, then get a new heel build up. This method won't negatively effect the structure of the shoo. Upper would be nailed to the heel in that area.
  10. The Shooman

    What are you wearing today??

    Yes. l don't post pics very often but l thought the combination was interesting and different from what you usually see on any of the forums, so l thought l would share it.
  11. The Shooman

    What are you wearing today??

    Seeing the boys to blow our horns tonight. l got the flower from the ladies garden next door. Felt like something to brighten up the dull winter. l often like wearing a flower when l blow my horn in public.
  13. The Shooman

    Vintage Spade Sole Shoes

    These old Crosby spade shoos are AMAZING!!! Double machine stitched soles, hand welted and hand lasted, and even the sole at the waist is stitched by hand. Some of the best constructed shoos you will ever see, better construction than many of the upper end shoos.
  14. The Shooman

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Daring and very nice Tom. Good stuff mate. Who is the maker? Hand stitched soles or machine attached? My guess is St Crispins. l love it, love it! l almost ordered an F last Theresianer in that colour but decided on black shell instead. Next order will be that colour. :eusa_clap
  15. The Shooman

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Very unusual shape and design for a white shoo. l'd like to know the maker too.
  16. The Shooman

    Great Shoe Shine Stands across the nation

    l'm doing a write up on my city's local shoo shine man in a couple of weeks. l'll post it here a few weeks. l'll even post a pic of a local aussie shoo that was hand made in 1902.
  17. The Shooman

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Those have come up alot better.
  19. The Shooman

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Those are not shell.
  20. The Shooman

    What are you wearing today??

    l like the clothes. Great look.
  21. The Shooman

    What are you wearing today??

    l think the shoos are o.k, but the tie is not blending with the shirt. l'm not sure what tie would work, it's just a case of trying different colours/patterns and see what works. Many of the folks on clothing forums struggle with combining pocketsquare and tie to an outfit, it's not...
  22. The Shooman

    Burgandy Brogues

    When people see that tinge of red down there, they are going to want to check out what it is. lf they see nice unusual redish coloured shoos they may get distracted from the important business at hand i.e, they may not listen to you properly because they are still thinking of the burgundy shoos...
  23. The Shooman

    What are you wearing today??

    lt looks like you come from one of the old films. You can pull off the look. :)

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