Show us your SHOES !!!

[The Shooman]

A nice pair of suede captoes Mr Hats2.

My new bespokes:

My maker:

You won't see shoos like that made in Australia again. This shoo is the end of an era. All handmade. It took about 10 hours just to stitch the two soles on (machines only take 40 seconds for a pair).

 

[Two Types]

Very nice. Please post more pics.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

A nice pair of suede captoes Mr Hats2.

My new bespokes:

My maker:

You won't see shoos like that made in Australia again. This shoo is the end of an era. All handmade. It took about 10 hours just to stitch the two soles on (machines only take 40 seconds for a pair).

Really nice pair, I love the color, too! Hard to find that shade of a brown at all any more. I have been looking into taking a course for making shoes myself. From my own knowledge of "wood work" I am sure making several different "last" for my foot will not be really all that hard to do...but the actual making of a shoe, that is going to take some real effort and learning. I am very fortunate to have learned as much as I have about shoes from being here on the Lounge. I have found myself being more "fussy" about what I will buy or own! lol!

 

[BR Gordon]

I am very fortunate to have learned as much as I have about shoes from being here on the Lounge. I have found myself being more "fussy" about what I will buy or own! lol!

This quote applies to much more than just shoes. I've found that belonging to the Lounge has been a very expensive experience.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

This quote applies to much more than just shoes. I've found that belonging to the Lounge has been a very expensive experience.

Very well stated, but with the expense also comes the quality and "style" well worth the price tag! lol! And that extends to everything I personally wear and have learned along the road of life, as well as learning even more being "here" on the lounge.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Somehow after that Nettleton purchase I don't think your missus and I will be new best friends...ggggrrr...

Well, she seems to be finding me some nice deals all the same, these are some rather "smart" looking Scholl brand, some snazzy work on the waist area of the sole, screaming 1950' or maybe newer, will have to give them a better review but I sure like how they look.....(almost like the Nettletons).......

 

[Dinerman]

I have a pair of longwing copegs. Fantastic shoes.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Yes I think they will be really great, and a nice addition to the gang. I've already been in some deep thinking as to what blue suits I have that I can get away with wearing these with.

 

[fashion frank]

The Before And After

These are a pair of shoes that I thrifted a while back .

They didn't look that great , but after a good saddle soaping and then a good spit shine treatment they now look brand
new.

I swear I get some of the best quality stuff by thrifting and it saves me a ton.

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

 

[Monte]

Hey Frank, those look pretty much like the matching burgundy and black pairs I posted on here a while back....dirt cheap and the black pair was worn once or twice judging from the wear on the leather soles. Gotta love Goodwill!

 

[fashion frank]

I hear Ya Brother !

Hey Frank, those look pretty much like the matching burgundy and black pairs I posted on here a while back....dirt cheap and the black pair was worn once or twice judging from the wear on the leather soles. Gotta love Goodwill!

Hey Monty how's it going ?

I hear ya brother ,the thrifted stuff that I buy has too be in somewhat decent shape or I wont bite but that
being said ,most of the vintage stuff that I find like overcoats and shoes are in fact better made than the
"made in china " crap that's out there today .

Keep hunting my friend .:eusa_clap

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

 

[Monte]

Hey Monty how's it going ?

I hear ya brother ,the thrifted stuff that I buy has too be in somewhat decent shape or I wont bite but that
being said ,most of the vintage stuff that I find like overcoats and shoes are in fact better made than the
"made in china " crap that's out there today .

Keep hunting my friend .:eusa_clap

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

Hey. Those oxfords are essential in my closet, bro. I'm guessing the New England area is insane with antiques and the like since settlement there goes back so far! Always has been an interest of mine. If I see vintage stores on vacation I'm yelling, "Let's stop! There might be old coats and hats in there!" haha
Later frank.
Monte "Goodwill Hunting" Haha

 

[CircuitRider]

Freeman Flex Wingtips



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[fashion frank]

Freeman Flex Wingtips

Hey Circuit Rider nice looking pair of shoes .
I gotta get a "proper" looking set like your's .

Did you thrift them or are they new cause they sure look it ?

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Wish this was my shoe collection! One of them reminds me of those art deco shoes that were floating around here on the lounge a few years ago.

 

[CircuitRider]

Hey Circuit Rider nice looking pair of shoes .
I gotta get a "proper" looking set like your's .

Did you thrift them or are they new cause they sure look it ?

All the Best ,Fashion Frank

Thrift, of course! Very comfortable for leather soles. The bottom part was scuffed so I made two-tones out of them...fairly easy to do with right kind of dye (Lincoln)Find a lot of stuff this time of year probably because of tax write-offs for donations. Found several nice hats recently...probably all same person's.

 

[Isshinryu101]

One of them reminds me of those art deco shoes that were floating around here on the lounge a few years ago.

french toe

 

[LoveMyHats2]

french toe

Geez, how is the website coming along?????

 

[Isshinryu101]

Geez, how is the website coming along?????

having issues with my graphic designer. Still need my logo and banner art. UUUGGGHHHH

 

[Foxer55]

Was in Johnston and Murphy the other day when I saw these and the guy told me these didn't come in wide but looking on the web - they do! Just ordered a pair, linen and brown leather for $135. Cool.

Added later: got them for less than list by using a promo code. Woohoo!

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx?c=624&sc=1215&fv=1&pid=93700