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WH1 said:WOW those are great, who are they made by?
Outstanding find.
Thanks.
Giorgio Brutini
WH1 said:WOW those are great, who are they made by?
Outstanding find.
Tooch said:Nettleton lizard tassle loafers.
I'm not sure about the age
I'll guess 80's......
Nettleton were among America's finest shoemakers for over a century before petering out in the early 80's. Rumor has it that they invented the loafer...
Tooch said:I didn't know that separate heel sizing was still available as recently as the '80s, but I imagine that a high-quality maker like Nettleton could have been a last holdout on that front.
Dinerman said:
HarpPlayerGene said:Sure looks like a nine to me -- but I'm glad you got them for the lower amount. :eusa_clap
If you don't already have a method for removing those indelible marker prices from the soles, here's mine:
- I try lighter fluid first but when that doesn't cut it, I sand the area with 150 grit sandpaper until the price is nearly ground away.
- Then, I use a razor blade to scrape the area a little further, fully removing the marker and smoothing the area out some.
- Then, I use 0000 steel wool to smooth it out more and 'feather' the now lightened patch of leather out some.
- Last, I either use mink oil or just oil on my finger from wiping my forehead or behind my ear to address the leather where it has lightened up from sanding, etc. With light oil, I've been able to blend it back perfectly. When the process is complete you cannot detect any evidence of the marker or the removal method.
You have a sickness.....there are 12 steps.............HarpPlayerGene said:Thrifted these Florsheims the other day. First intent was to resell them -- but I'm sort of falling in love...
Tomasso said:You have a sickness.....there are 12 steps.............