Michaelshane
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I don't have these in my hands yet,I'm hoping its liquid shoe polish,If it's leather dye then I"ll try acetone.I'll post pictures of the whole process.
Michaelshane said:So here's the shoes.Just as I suspected,dyed black.Acetone treatment called for.I can live with the gray mesh if I have to,but I think I'll try to bleach it out tomorrow.
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cookie said:The answer is mild Acetone. But please refer to Style Forum posting on Ron Rider and antiquing for better instructions.
Michaelshane said:So here's the shoes.Just as I suspected,dyed black.Acetone treatment called for.I can live with the gray mesh if I have to,but I think I'll try to bleach it out tomorrow.
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YETI said:I found these nifty kicks at a local thrift store. The suede is actually darker.
cookie said:A recent late night purchase...anyone want to date them?
Marc Chevalier said:They're from the 1950s. Very handsome! The same style was also made in navy blue.
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cookie said:
Marc Chevalier said:Gene, that type of fancy lacing was popular for "sporty" shoes back then.
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HarpPlayerGene said:As fate would have it, today I scored these at a thrift shop. Very much like cookie's recent purchase but with mesh. They fit me like they were custom-made for my feet. Slightly worn condition, but for $6, I settled.
HarpPlayerGene said:Too many shoes as-is
HarpPlayerGene said:today I scored these
Michaelshane said:No thrift shops around here like that... I hate you Gene.
Tomasso said:The Next Day:
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