Balmoral Boots

[Isshinryu101]

These are from the 1920-1921 Eatons mail order catalogue. It was referred to earlier in this thread but i didn't post pictures. This shows the variety of Balmoral boots that were available in the early 1920s - some very pointed, others round toed.

AND every one with mild spade.

 

[herringbonekid]

Kay's (British) catalogue, 1933:

 

[Isshinryu101]

Heel cup well-shaped by Januszkiewicz bespoke.

 

[herringbonekid]

even the Alden hunting boot has more in-curve than modern 'balmorals':

 

[KILO NOVEMBER]

Those are Derby, not Balmoral, as I understand the definition.

 

[herringbonekid]

not referring to the Derby/Oxford lacing Kilo, rather the rear ankle curve.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

That's why hbk wrote. Read it twice
"even..."

 

[Isshinryu101]

even the Alden hunting boot has more in-curve than modern 'balmorals':

that's just because that particular style has remained unchanged for quite some time.

 

[herringbonekid]

...which is good.

 

[Barmey]

Not sure whether these have been metioned before. Found these!

http://www.vintagevixen.com/store/p...0-A-Ladies-Size-10-353p40408.htm#.UYauF0oldEM

They stock quite a few deadstock Edwardian boots. Unfortunately they are all in small very narrow sizes

 

[Isshinryu101]

Not sure whether these have been metioned before. Found these!

http://www.vintagevixen.com/store/p...0-A-Ladies-Size-10-353p40408.htm#.UYauF0oldEM

They stock quite a few deadstock Edwardian boots. Unfortunately they are all in small very narrow sizes

Disappointed to say the least. Very small pics and some odd close-ups that are just plain weird. Also, no pics of soles or heels. No footbed pic and no pic of the lettering inside. Not enough angles to discern true condition. How can anyone buy?

 

[herringbonekid]

Not sure whether these have been metioned before. Found these!

http://www.vintagevixen.com/store/p...0-A-Ladies-Size-10-353p40408.htm#.UYauF0oldEM

They stock quite a few deadstock Edwardian boots. Unfortunately they are all in small very narrow sizes

i saved this photo from their site a while ago:

(they appear to have been sold).


...despite the photos being small i would have bought ANY of those boots had they been in my size.
(especially at those prices).

 

[herringbonekid]

Also, no pics of soles or heels.

here's one:

spade ?

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Where may one purchase the boots produced by Adjustable costume?

Thanx!!!
Charlie

 

[herringbonekid]

good luck:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/c/0000000614/


thanks to resortes for pointing this link out.

 

[cookie]

i saved this photo from their site a while ago:

One of the best vintage boots I have seen for shape.

 

[cookie]

Looks like its back to the future...http://www.barneys.com/Harris-Spats-Boot/501290513,default,pd.html?cgid=men&index=1

 

[Isshinryu101]

...despite the photos being small i would have bought ANY of those boots had they been in my size.
(especially at those prices).

Isn't this always the case with vintage shoes? Gotta see the soles, though. They tell a lot about overall quality. Just because it's old does not mean it's great quality. Just like today, they had top-of-the-line and they had bargain basement.

 

[herringbonekid]

yes please.

 

[herringbonekid]

Looks like its back to the future...http://www.barneys.com/Harris-Spats-Boot/501290513,default,pd.html?cgid=men&index=1

i actually like these. yes, the washed, wrinkly look makes them look more modern / designer, but the heel shape is good. i could imagine wearing them with wrinkled linen trousers for a 20s vagabond look.