galoshes !

[JupitersDarling]

Those are cute, and not tat bad a price either
Considering those silly neon pink things above them are going for $50 a pop.

LD

lol lol lol

Way to put it in perspective!

 

[texasgirl]

these just sold for $102 on eBay.

There's a pair of these at my local antique mall in my size for $49. I keep thinking about them. They're black with brown fur though. I may have to go back and get them for a birthday present for myself. I just don't think I'd get to wear them much. Are they strictly 40s or did they have them in the 30s?

 

[Laura Chase]

Those are cute, and not tat bad a price either
Considering those silly neon pink things above them are going for $50 a pop.

LD

I totally agree, I would give $100 for those in a wink! While they do look very 40's, they also have a very modern look to them, I could easily see those shoes being sold at any shoe shop today. Just gorgeous!

texasgirl, you should definitely get them, and if you don't want them, I do!

 

[LizzieMaine]

The one thing to keep in mind before spending beaucoup bucks on vintage galoshes is *check the rubber quality first* if you intend to wear them. If the rubber is at all cracked or stiff, forget it -- they'll come apart after very little wearing, even if they're unsold store stock. The rubber has to be soft and supple and flexible, and if the auction description doesn't say so, don't be shy about asking the seller -- you'll save yourself a lot of disappointment.

If you've actually got them in hand to examine before buying, check the edges where the upper is cemented to the sole, and the folds at the closure. These are the areas that crack first, and any signs of splitting or fine crazing in these areas are danger signs.

And, don't be tricked -- it's real easy to shine up old rubber goods with Armor-All or some other such product and make them *look* fresh and supple, but that's only a surface treatment. If there are any doubts, or anything seems fishy about the description, look elsewhere.

 

[~*Red*~]

When I grew up, we had the ugly kind and I HATED them! But if I had some cute ones like those black ones, I would totally wear those! The hideous pink things remind me of my childhood galoshes.*yucky*

 

[Kiri]

Ugh, I wish those were around now. I've been trying to figure out what on earth to wear this winter with my vintage look. I just got into vintage recently so I didn't have this problem last winter. It's hard to remain authentic on a small budget. Why do things have to go out of style in the first place? I just don't get mdoern day stuff. With all the gadgets we have now days, you'd think they'd come up with something so neccessary! [huh]

 

[Lottie]

I just found these:

http://www.galoshes.com/1_none_B000OEODGY_Tamara-Henriques-Womens-Rubber-Rain-Shoe-Ballet-Flat.html

(also available with polka dots and in more colours)

und these:

http://www.galoshes.com/1_none_B000YHYOI8_Tretorn-Womens-Karin-W-Red-Rain-Shoe.html

Of course, they don't come anywhere near awesome vintage galoshes nor are they warm (plus, they're pircey ), but I'd still prefer them over my usual huge black rubber boots.

 

[Deleted member 12480]

i think we should all write to a welly-making company and insist they make the old fashioned galoshes again. I WOULD KILL for some that i could wear regularly on the two mile walk to school.

xxx

 

[Kiri]

I totally agree Annie. I'm sure everyone from this forum would by them.

 

[HadleyH]

I love the sound and connotation of the word "galoshes"

Galoshes= 1920s

"Jr. Held’s satirical drawings of young women in short skirts and galoshes were widely popular in the 1920s and became representative of the flapper image."

How cool is that?

 

[Deleted member 12480]

i'm feeling FL Brand galoshes - complete with a tiny logo. Oh please oh please someone look into it - i absolutely LONG for a pair of wearable galoshes.

 

[Kiri]

That would be absolutely amazing. I'm sold.

 

[MissHannah]

How about this kind?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/43196708/vintage-50s-short-black-over-the-shoe

 

[Kiri]

Well isn't that neat! Unfortunately they're a size too big. And I'm not sure how they would work on my shoes. They look really great though.

 

[Deleted member 12480]

I've found these so far, but have no idea how reliable the company is:

http://www.heelingtouch.com/item/Commuter-1143

 

[Lily Powers]

Most galoshes/over-shoes I've seen are rubbery. Has anyone had any experience wearing them - does the rubber scuff your shoes at all, or leave marks?