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Yeah, I thought 1980s. Cheers.
Here's a 1940s example of a two tone sole. Though it may have been more common earlier, the two tone sole did still exist in the 40s. IMO that heel just doesn't look 1920s.
http://vintagehaberdashers.com/2014/11/02/1940s-weyenberg-massagic-shoes/
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It looks like someone is spamming to sell those lift shoes....they must be a very small (minded) person! HAHA!LMM, you sure you don't mean BS detector. Speaks English like someone in computer support.
While we're on the subject of veldtschoen here's my two other pairs.
Cheaney Pennines and Vintage Frank Wrights.
For me the veldtschoen construction is that something that makes shoes/boots special. There's some really gorgeous pairs posted in this thread.
While we're on the subject of veldtschoen here's my two other pairs.
Cheaney Pennines and Vintage Frank Wrights.
For me the veldtschoen construction is that something that makes shoes/boots special. There's some really gorgeous pairs posted in this thread.
Those Cheaneys and Webbs are going to see some rain, wet snow and occasional slush. Though they are on the dressier side of scale they'll both see mostly casual everyday use with jeans/chinos. I think the leather on both is quite weather resistant without any spesific products, just some Saphir Renovateur here and there. I hope I don't have to wade in them though haha.I understand you have use of your dress boot/shoes for overall wear including in not so nice weather. You stated you using an oil on them? What brand and what results are you having from the use of the oil?
Those Cheaneys and Webbs are going to see some rain, wet snow and occasional slush. Though they are on the dressier side of scale they'll both see mostly casual everyday use with jeans/chinos. I think the leather on both is quite weather resistant without any spesific products, just some Saphir Renovateur here and there. I hope I don't have to wade in them though haha.
When I got the Webbs the leather was very stiff and not only in good sturdy way but it also felt dry. I was a bit that wearing them like that might do some damage. As I bought them online I couldn't bother asking the previous owner when was the last time the shoes had been conditioned. Before trying them on I treated the shoes with Reno a couple of times but it felt a bit lightweight and didn't have any effect that I could see or feel. After I was sure they fit and decided that they will be strictly for casual use I brought out the Red Wing Boot oil. Previous use has taught me that it both softens and darkens leather quite a bit. This didn't bother me as I like the darker look and the shoes already had some dark blotches that I couldn't remove with ease. I applied the oil generously 3-4 times and the shoes drank it eagerly. The leather is now darker and more supple as I wanted. They still feel like tanks they are.
First post and a wall of text, sorry!
A couple of months ago I bought these George Webb Veldtschoens and there isn't too much info about the shoe or the maker online.
Many of you seem to be quite familiar with vintage shoes and I was wondering if someone could help me age these shoes. They're quite similar to these which were marketed as being from the 1940's. The markings on the side of the shoe are in a different order but the "667" style is the same and that "6-89" marking is the same. The "welted Veldtschoën by George Webb" stamp is identical. IIRC the production ended in the early 80's.
The shoes definitely feel as well made and sturdy as the shoes of decades past described by some of you. They feel a lot more rugged than my Red Wings or other new "heritage work boots" I've handled. Unlike those linked shoes above these have been used to some extent based on that these have been re-heeled and top soles have been added. The uppers are in much better shape than my 2 year old Red Wings for example.
Were any George Webbs made with "zug" / "heather gorse" leather? The pebbled grainy leather of these is a lot thicker and hardier than the country calf on my Cheaney Pennines or the leather on my vintage Frank Wright silver stud veldtschoens. After i took the pictures i have been oiling the shoes quite heavily and the leather has gotten more supple and darker.
Any info appreciated!
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