Vintage Spade Sole Shoes

[Isshinryu101]

Oh yes indeed! The Lone Ranger (in the "shoe-world")meets Fred Astaire! I can see that now..."excuse me kind sir, are those your latest foot attire"...."the ones with the 6 shooter holsters, large horse shoe taps, snap strap with rope for steer control".....? Yes I know....totally do-able. But may be awfully hard to tap dance in those.

http://www.bootmaker.com/bespoke.htm

This gentleman is amazing. Has a 2+ year waiting list as of right now. Unbelievable workmanship for boots and shoes.

for around $2000 a pair, a real bargain at this level.

 

[LoveMyHats2]

In all honesty, the price on what would be made by this bootmaker is very low compared to most. That in itself may account (only in part) for the long line up. The other part would have to be quality and craftsmanship. One may see many "common" traits within anyone making bespoke shoes ir boots currently, however, looking at the pictures of what is being done by this bootmaker, presents his own style of how he shapes things along the way of making the shoe or boot, very appealing work. This is why I desire so very much to take the courses in shoe making. To be able to "pimp out" a pair or two of shoes with the desired exotic leathers and in a style with all the traits and character (spades, two tone, sting ray, croc,wide welt viva la gunboat type shoe)....makes me want to pack and head for the classes right now!

 

[Tomasso]

This is why I desire so very much to take the courses in shoe making.

http://www.shoemaking.com/shoemaking-courses/mens-shoes/

 

[LoveMyHats2]

http://www.shoemaking.com/shoemaking-courses/mens-shoes/

http://carreducker.com/shoemaking-courses

I was thinking more about taking my courses from these folks!

 

[jamespowers]

http://carreducker.com/shoemaking-courses

I was thinking more about taking my courses from these folks!

Now you are talking. :clap:

 

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1930s Crosby Square Spades... still going strong....a nice Topyied sole helps to keep them that way.

 

[Isshinryu101]

nice!!!

 

[LoveMyHats2]

1930s Crosby Square Spades... still going strong....a nice Topyied sole helps to keep them that way.

Fantastic shoes...(more than likely my size as well)!!!! OH yes, and we all can thank you for the picture of them....you know....a "little leg" in the shot? lol WEEEEEEEEEEE haaaaw!!!!!

 

[cookie]

Spades on Parade

http://carreducker.com/shoemaking-courses

I was thinking more about taking my courses from these folks!

http://carreducker.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/spade-welt-and-happy-new-year.html

 

[Isshinryu101]

Spades on Parade







http://carreducker.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/spade-welt-and-happy-new-year.html

i like them specs + caps with the giant brogue holes best. Classic awesomeness!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Pera.T]

Beautiful shoes cookie! Love the two tones.

 

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Beautiful shoes cookie! Love the two tones.

 

[Isshinryu101]

what are the stats on those sexy mamas? Marylin Monroe will be jealous, i'm sure!

PS: fix that lacing to proper oxford-style, please.

 

[Tomasso]

Oops, just got a shoerection...............

 

[jamespowers]

Oops, just got a shoerection...............

Down boy! Down!:whip::whip:

 

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Nettleton/Bostonian Spades today

 

[herringbonekid]

how come the socks i see among the shoe aficionados are always so uninspired ?

come on gents, shoes such as yours deserve more interesting socks !!!

 

[Tomasso]

Personally, I think that socks which are too interesting can detract from the shoes.

 

[Isshinryu101]

how come the socks i see among the shoe aficionados are always so uninspired ?

come on gents, shoes such as yours deserve more interesting socks !!!

has nothing to do with the shoes in this case. look at the PANTS! A very nice window pane style with quite a few different colors. A pair of wild socks would look lousy with them. Those blues pull straight off that thin blue stripe in the pants.

 

[herringbonekid]

who said WILD ? .... just something with a bit of interest. nearly every shoes-up-on-desk photo that has appeared in the shoe threads is sorely lacking in the sock department.

bland socks detract from good shoes just as much as vulgar, over the top socks.

oh, and thinner socks too please. you're not playing football or rugby.

that is all.