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On a personal basis, I don't like wearing second-hand shoes because of the way that they have shaped to the feet of the previous owner.
This is a common misconception.
Except that I am speaking from my personal experience with second-hand shoes. Those I have owned/tried on etc all had significant wear (as does so much second hand gear in the UK) and didn't feel comfortable. I'm not saying that you can't find vintage footwear that hasn't got significant wear, but just that I avoid those that have and have never found anything I want in second-hand shops.
And if they need repairs/refurbishment (as suggested by 'LuvMyMan') the cost would put me off. Factory refurbs can cost £80 which is ok for a shoe/boot I've been wearing and am used to (such as the boots I'm wearing at the moment which i've owned for 20 years and have made a couple of trips back to the factory), but I'm not sure I'd want to pay it to refurb a shoe I am taking a chance on.
Picked up these Ben Sherman's today for a cool $60.00. Leather upper with rubber sole. Prefer a leather sole but these are quite comfortable and a heck of a value.
Well....Daniel and I had some conversation....as you could use a nice gift to help get you off and running on something really vintage....shoe wise....lol....we'd like to send you a pair for free....
These may not be what you're looking to see, but here's a sure enough vintage pair.
My dad was a working musician from the late 40s to the early 60s. My mom has a picture of them from about 54 or 55 all in snappy matching western duds, so I'm guessing they are from around then. They are made by ACME, but are a far cry from the cheap crap they make these days; all leather soles and linings with the wooden pegs in the instep soles that you only find in higher end hand made boots these days.
During the 70s my dad used to use these to plow the fields in. He nearly destroyed them. It took a lot of conditioner and polish to pull them back.
I wore these some back in school, but have long since outgrown them. I keep them oiled up so maybe one of my sons can wear them one day too.
These may not be what you're looking to see, but here's a sure enough vintage pair.
My dad was a working musician from the late 40s to the early 60s. My mom has a picture of them from about 54 or 55 all in snappy matching western duds, so I'm guessing they are from around then. They are made by ACME, but are a far cry from the cheap crap they make these days; all leather soles and linings with the wooden pegs in the instep soles that you only find in higher end hand made boots these days.
During the 70s my dad used to use these to plow the fields in. He nearly destroyed them. It took a lot of conditioner and polish to pull them back.
I wore these some back in school, but have long since outgrown them. I keep them oiled up so maybe one of my sons can wear them one day too.
Thanks Harv. Glad somebody 'preciated 'em.
Thanks for the comments folks.
I have a few more pairs of vintage and some custom made vintage style boots, if there is any interest I will take some pics and post them.
LuvMyMan, I have seen the ones you are selling. They look very nice. I am not familiar with that maker, but they look to be of good quality, and a great price.
dh66- great boots and story! Really neat to hear they will grace the foot of a third generation......thanks for sharing!
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