japanese shoes ?

[smokeyjunior]

hi everyone this is my first post so go easy on me please.
i have heard of a company in japan called Jubilee shoes who apparently make superb repro footwear can any one provide me with more information on them ?
also on a similiar note does any one know if the japanese companies Buzz Rickson and Real McCoys make repro 50's footwear ?
thank you
smokey junior

 

[flat-top]

From what I can tell, Jubilee no longer is in business. They did, however make some AMAZING stuff! They show up on Ebay from time to time.

 

[Indy Magnoli]

What about these guys: http://www.magnoliclothiers.com

We can custom make any shoe based on your designs, copy an old ad you've seen, or replicate a shoe from a film or photo. E-mail or PM me for details.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

 

[scotrace]

As far as I am aware, Rickson just makes the (excellent and horridly pricey) reproduction of the Army Air Forces low quarter officer's shoe.

 

[flat-top]

What about these guys: http://www.magnoliclothiers.com

We can custom make any shoe based on your designs, copy an old ad you've seen, or replicate a shoe from a film or photo. E-mail or PM me for details.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

AHH, yes!!! I concur!

 

[pablocham]

As far as I am aware, Rickson just makes the (excellent and horridly pricey) reproduction of the Army Air Forces low quarter officer's shoe.

Buzz Rickson also makes an even pricier chukka 3/4 boot in brown and black cordovan: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/br01168/

Their parent co., Toyo Enterprises, makes the Lonewolf Boots that are repros of 40s and 50s work and moto boots. Also very expensive: http://www.beat-japan.co.jp/item/LONEWOLF/index.html

 

[Benny Holiday]

For my money, go to Magnoli Clothiers

What about these guys: http://www.magnoliclothiers.com

We can custom make any shoe based on your designs, copy an old ad you've seen, or replicate a shoe from a film or photo. E-mail or PM me for details.

Kind regards,
Magnoli

I second Flat-top's motion. The shoes I purchased from Magnoli are top-notch.

 

[smokeyjunior]

japanese shoes - thanks

Hi everyone
Thanks for all the replies and very useful information, i am interested to know if jubilee shoes ever did a catalogue or does anyone on the forum own any that they wouldn't mind showing photos of to give me some insperation to decide on a style that i could get custom made
thanks
smokeyjunior

 

[Indy Magnoli]

If you want to send me an e-mail I've got a few different photos of 50s era shoes we could use to replicate you a pair. Drop me a line and we can discuss details...

Kind regards,
Indy

 

[flat-top]

Hi everyone
Thanks for all the replies and very useful information, i am interested to know if jubilee shoes ever did a catalogue or does anyone on the forum own any that they wouldn't mind showing photos of to give me some insperation to decide on a style that i could get custom made
thanks
smokeyjunior

The dearly departed hep cat magazine Continental Restyling did an article on Jubilee that included many pics. It was issue #45 which was also their final issue.

 

[Benny Holiday]

Yes, but were the shoes 'authentic' enough for you to wear while you were lying drunk in the gutter, missing out on seeing the three bands you were supposed to review for the magazine (Continental Re-styling)? lol

 

[flat-top]

Yes, but were the shoes 'authentic' enough for you to wear while you were lying drunk in the gutter, missing out on seeing the three bands you were supposed to review for the magazine (Continental Re-styling)? lol

HAHAHAHA!!! Wow, yes, only folks who read that mag will get that reference!!
The cat who ran the mag would also write most of the show reviews, and then would always explain that he was too drunk to remember what he saw!!
Viva La Rockabilly!

 

[daddy-o]

Yeah, think it was a french cat Jerry Desvaux ( or something like that). He now runs a Hot Rod mag. Pitty that Restyling is not around anymore, their usage of the word "desperate" was unbelieveable. If you were hep you had to be desperate.... As far as jubilee shoes go there is a japanese cat on ebay who every month or so sells a pair or two, they look new and are usually in bigger sizes, from 9 upwards. There is nearly always a BIN price of around 150 USD. Also try Violet promotions in the Uk. They sell mostly teddy boy stuff but they have a fairly good range of 50s style shoes. Well worth checking out.

 

[LaMedicine]

Buzz Rickson also makes an even pricier chukka 3/4 boot in brown and black cordovan: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/hinoya/br01168/

Their parent co., Toyo Enterprises, makes the Lonewolf Boots that are repros of 40s and 50s work and moto boots. Also very expensive: http://www.beat-japan.co.jp/item/LONEWOLF/index.html

Just out of curiosity, I took a look at the links.
OMG they are very pricey even by Japanese standards.lol lol lol

 

[GOK]

Hi everyone
Thanks for all the replies and very useful information, i am interested to know if jubilee shoes ever did a catalogue or does anyone on the forum own any that they wouldn't mind showing photos of to give me some insperation to decide on a style that i could get custom made
thanks
smokeyjunior

Are you familiar with Colin Johnson?

http://www.johnsonshoes.com/

I've heard excellent things about this man (and he makes vegan shoes too, if that is your thing). Prices are good too.

 

[smokeyjunior]

Thanks everyone for all the replies and links (quite like those lonewolf boots) and the memories of continental restyling magazine - a great magazine at the time and the editor Jerry who wether you agreed or not with his views you can not knock him for his passion and enthusiasm which was 150%.
I have now ordered a pair of custom shoes from Indy, can't wait to get them.

 

[smokeyjunior]

new shoes

just recieved my custom shoes from Indy - wow, awsome !
Sorry unable to post photos but Indy might be able to help perhaps ?

 

[Indy Magnoli]

Here are the shoes we just finished for smokey along with a scan from the vintage catalog on which they were based:

Kind regards,
Indy

 

[cookie]

Indy in the 50s

Indy I think your longer vamp version gives the shoe a better proportion than the mag template.

C

 

[Weston]

I have to ask Indy...how long till we can get a pair of WWII Officer's Low Quarters from you? I'd bet you'd give Buzz Rickson a run for their money...at half price!