Randomguy Posted June 16, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Longjohn ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 16, 2019 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Randomguy said: I had Steve restore my Dad’s Florsheim Imperials. The guy is a master. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 16, 2019 6 hours ago, AirwickWithCheese said: Kirby Allison is nothing but a shine boy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted June 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, wilbur said: Kirby Allison is nothing but a shine boy. Cheese will be fuming! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted June 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Longjohn said: I liked this for the ingenuity, but didn't really watch due to my distaste for sandals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 16, 2019 Watch bedo’s video’s and it will change your thoughts on what you think are quality shoes. Compressed paper heel blocks and mid soles on $500 shoes.. You have to buy Italian to get stacked leather nowadays. Speaking of which, I am off to buy some shoes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Randomguy Posted June 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Share #9 Posted June 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, wilbur said: I had Steve restore my Dad’s Florsheim Imperials. The guy is a master. The Florsheim “Imperial” – America’s Greatest Shoe Written by Sevan Minasian on January 16, 2018. Posted in Articles The Florsheims shown in these pages, both the Imperials and the others, are the products of the 100-plus year old firm, founded by a cobbler’s son, Milton Florsheim, in 1892 and, arguably, the most important shoemaker in American history. In recent decades the firm changed hands several times and ended in bankruptcy in 2002. By the late 1980, offshore production had already replaced the superlative American-made upon which Florsheim’s reputation was fonded. Florsheim’s “Imperial” line of the mid-century cannot be improved upon by any modern shoe at any price. Even the ordinary Florshiems (non-Imperials) of the 80’s and earlier, are an excellent single-soled shoe, similar in quality to Allen Edmonds, but it is the Imperials Full Brogues, a massive, **armoured heel, double-sole Budapester with storm welt, (technically, a “split-reverse-welt”), and the Florsheim Imperial Plain Front “Wholecut” Derby (Blucher) built on the same indestructible frame that are the standard-setters of the industry, and the subject of this article. The price of these shoes is entirely theoretical; it is difficult to find a modern shoe of this quality for ANY price to which we can compare them. These are better made than any ready made shoe today and many bespoke (custom made) shoes as well; I include all the famous names, Green, Lobb, Church, Crockett, Alden and so forth. These, in the best cases, may approach the Imperials, but never do they exceed them in build or material quality. John Lobb ready-mades at $1400 in 2009 are flimsy by comparison? At Euro 450 or less, the Imperials are a great bargain, the best in the world of shoes. I have clients who have collected a pair of the *original Imperials in every colour and leather, both the Full Brogues and Plain Toe Derbys, in Scotchgrain Calfskin and Shell Cordovan. My clients say that no shoe is more supportive or comfortable, a godsend for a big or heavy man or any gentleman on his feet all day. Florsheims also run very true to size and I use them as a standard by which to measure other brands. Florsheim provided shoes in every width, extra narrow to extra wide; ask me to check my 1000 shoe inventory for your exact size and width. The light coloured Florsheim Imperials are lovely and take polish wonderfully. More than their darker cousins, they develop a patina of extraordinary beauty, something akin to an old fruitwood piece of furniture. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted June 16, 2019 1 minute ago, wilbur said: Speaking of which, I am off the buy some shoes. Dammit, now I am all jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 16, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 16, 2019 I went down the shoe video rabbit hole about a year ago, it's amazing what 4 - 7 thousand dollars will get you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, wilbur said: Kirby Allison is nothing but a shine boy. he seems a bit of a dandy. However I had never heard of the Parisian method of tying my shoes. I liked the Beddo guy better. Plus...he whistles while he works 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share #13 Posted June 16, 2019 39 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I went down the shoe video rabbit hole about a year ago, it's amazing what 4 - 7 thousand dollars will get you. Did you buy anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 16, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, Randomguy said: Did you buy anything? Macy's on sale for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #15 Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Randomguy said: Did you buy anything? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 16, 2019 Share #16 Posted June 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Square Wheels said: Macy's on sale for me. ... BMW Motorsport Drift Cat 5 Ultra Shoes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 16, 2019 Share #17 Posted June 16, 2019 20 minutes ago, wilbur said: ...I have to ask. Are you absolutely certain you're straight ? Ask your wife...they always know. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 16, 2019 Share #18 Posted June 16, 2019 9 hours ago, AirwickWithCheese said: I was getting flashbacks of spit shining my boots watching this. We used much of the same techniques to get a Old Guard Shine on our jump boots. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 16, 2019 Share #19 Posted June 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Randomguy said: Dammit, now I am all jealous! The Surprising Health Benefits Of Going Barefoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #20 Posted June 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...I have to ask. Are you absolutely certain you're straight ? Ask your wife...they always know. Looking gay costs money! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilbur ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Popular Post Share #21 Posted June 16, 2019 These should further enhance my light in the loafers look. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted June 16, 2019 Share #22 Posted June 16, 2019 Back in the 70s, I had a tax appraisal job that had me walking all day. I wore wingtips for a while, but eventually switched over to sneaks for the cush and arch support. There is a lot to be said for those old shoes. The ones made in the classic British style lasted a lifetime. They were expensive, but they'd see you out. I climbed a cliff in leather soled wingtips once. That was really dumb. Sneaks are better for that, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #23 Posted June 16, 2019 This is a nice restoration.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 16, 2019 Share #24 Posted June 16, 2019 The threads first video shoes such beautiful wingtips, nice and wide in the toes! I'm jealous, even though I wear dress shoes so seldom - I even wore semi-dress-looking black sneakers while teaching in the 2000s. I have a pair of cheap black dress shoes I bought around 2000 at Thom McAn, when a former grad of our high school surprisingly gave me her 25% discount, saying, "I won't charge an Old Mill High teacher full price!" I think I paid $25. I used to be partial to wingtips and you got me looking. Amazon has a lot of wingtips for under $35 but I doubt comfort and durability are in them. I normally wear black because it goes with everything and I normally only own one dress pair but there's a very-nice looking brown ("cognac") pair of a style of today's Florsheim wingtips on Amazon for $89.99. It's surely not up to former standards, but I may buy a brown pair since I wear a lot of khaki and gray pants they would go well with. If so I'll probably wait for Amazon's Prime Day (around July 16) to see if they are half price before I pay full price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 16, 2019 Share #25 Posted June 16, 2019 When I first got into Management in the early 90’s and had to wear suits daily I swore I’d never wear wing tips nor paisley. To this day I haven’t worn either. I learned early on to forego fashion for comfort & performance. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share #26 Posted June 17, 2019 7 hours ago, wilbur said: This is a nice restoration.. I love what he did with the soles on this pair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted June 17, 2019 Share #27 Posted June 17, 2019 13 hours ago, wilbur said: Kirby Allison is nothing but a shine boy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Further Posted June 17, 2019 Share #28 Posted June 17, 2019 I own a lot of shoes, but only 2 pair shine, 1 is black and the other brownish... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 17, 2019 Share #29 Posted June 17, 2019 ...I be barefootin' a lot here this time of year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #30 Posted June 17, 2019 2 hours ago, AirwickWithCheese said: If only he had a man to wear them/// 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share #31 Posted June 17, 2019 2 hours ago, AirwickWithCheese said: He is giving some hardcore financial ruination advice, I think. Who when they turn thirty should be buying bespoke shoes every year? Presumably you aren't rich at this point, and you probably knocked somebody up, and I am imaging that hell, you can't get bespoke shoes without a bespoke suit and shirts and such, too. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted June 17, 2019 Share #32 Posted June 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, Randomguy said: He is giving some hardcore financial ruination advice, I think. Who when they turn thirty should be buying bespoke shoes every year? Presumably you aren't rich at this point, and you probably knocked somebody up, and I am imaging that hell, you can't get bespoke shoes without a bespoke suit and shirts and such, too. Dress for the job you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted June 17, 2019 Share #33 Posted June 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, AirwickWithCheese said: Dress for the job you want. ...bespoke like a guy who wears a uniform at work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirwickWithCheese Posted June 17, 2019 Share #34 Posted June 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, Page Turner said: ...bespoke like a guy who wears a uniform at work. In my defense, I usually use my lunch hour to sit in the cabriolet, strip down to my boxers, and watch asmr haircut videos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #35 Posted June 17, 2019 3 hours ago, AirwickWithCheese said: In my defense, I usually use my lunch hour to sit in the cabriolet, strip down to my boxers, and watch asmr haircut videos. And some people have the chutzpah to say your weird! :D 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted June 17, 2019 Share #36 Posted June 17, 2019 6 hours ago, AirwickWithCheese said: In my defense, I usually use my lunch hour to sit in the cabriolet, strip down to my boxers, and watch asmr haircut videos. I don't get ASMR. At all. This, OTOH, I get. Quiet it's not: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #37 Posted June 17, 2019 10 hours ago, Further said: I own a lot of shoes, but only 2 pair shine, 1 is black and the other brownish... Shit! I am on the road for 12 days and have 4 pairs of dress shoes with me! Maybe I should ask my wife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted June 17, 2019 Share #38 Posted June 17, 2019 YOU NEED THESE: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted June 17, 2019 Share #39 Posted June 17, 2019 11 minutes ago, BuffJim said: YOU NEED THESE: I thought this thread was about men's shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 17, 2019 Share #40 Posted June 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, BuffJim said: YOU NEED THESE: Put them on eBay. Not my style but they are in style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share #41 Posted June 17, 2019 8 hours ago, AirwickWithCheese said: Dress for the job you want. Lottery winner? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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