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Vintage Spectator Shoes

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AlanC said:
I found these vintage British Walkers thrifting this week. They'd only been one a couple of times. I've already put more wear on them after two wearings than they had when I found them. Look at those all leather soles. Anybody have any idea of their vintage? I figured 1960s probably, maybe '50s.

A few British Walkers have been hitting the 'Bay since anselmo brought them to our attention.

Here is a nice pair of spectators that brought a good price due to their size.

 

Dinerman

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My beater vintage shoes.


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Marc Chevalier

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Michaelshane said:
Is there any way to remove the dye and return them to brown?

Nope. [Actually, yup. Sorry about my error.]

Back in the day, some shoe manufacturers would dye their overstock brown or burgundy shoes black. [This is true.]

Unfortunately, there's no way to undo their handiwork. [Wrong. Mea culpa.]

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I hate to contradict Marc (whom I hold in the highest regard), but I must. :eek:


A competent cobbler can remove any color from shoe leather and re-dye to any other color.


Here's a joint in my old neighborhood in Paris which is famous for doing such.

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I'm walking on eggshells with you, Buddy. I don't want you taking another sabbatical.
 

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It's always good to start the day with good news.I thought I was stuck with black shoes.I very seldom wear black.The mesh part is nylon,I wonder what acetone will do to that?
 

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