Shoes that look better with age...

[Broark]

Does anyone have experience with Nick's oxfords?

Just curious on how they stack up to the White's above. Both seem very nice! Not sure which route I'd go.

But I like the rough out on Max's pair, while Nick's seems to have a few nice options too.

[Wörn75]

 

Thought I'd take a quick pic of my humble collection.

All of em get regular cleaning and conditioning with Pecard's Leather Dressing. *(even the suede...I like how it darkens and smoothes it out)

All 5 pairs took a few years to collect but each is aging nicely with some great patina. 

Edited July 13, 2015 by Wörn75

[mpukas]

 

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Thought I'd take a quick pic of my humble collection.

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Can you list the makers/models? Looks great! 

[Max Power]

Man those are amazing Max. Always like having a rough out pair of sneakers, but those kill my rough out gazelles by a long shot. I remember you saying you got these through Bakers, was it a ready made pair or custom?

I wanted this configuration but was lucky enough to get this as a stock pair. Maybe you're lucky too. Even if the leather is the most unforgiving I've encountered they're a dream to walk in and are perfectly balanced between feeling like a boot & sneaker.

[Segovia]

I wanted to take some pictures of some new Vibergs I got and ended up taking shots of the whole collection. Here are a few.

 

The new Viberg/3sixteen Chromepak:

 

Viberg/3Sixteen Stealths:

 

 

Viberg/Iron Heart Engineers

 

 

Iron Heart/Wesco Foot Patrol (These were 2nd's directly from Wesco actually. There's a tiny scuff on the lining on one boot.)

 

 

Iron Heart/Wesco 1930's Engineer:

 

White's Semi Dress:

 

I'll just do group shots of the Red Wings since there's a few of them. Gotta support the local MN company!

 

 

Last, two pairs of Allen Edmond Strands:

 

 

[mpukas]

@Segovia - nice collection! 

[Wörn75]

Wow Segovia! 

 

What great photos and what an incredible collection you have! Looks like you've got a nice investment going $$ 

 

Puts mine to shame. 

 

Thanks for posting. I'm really enjoying looking at the photos.

Edited July 12, 2015 by Wörn75

[Segovia]

Thanks guys. There are a few more pictures here: http://imgur.com/a/6szmv. I didn't wanna drop all of them directly in the thread!

 

I'm definitely planning on holding off on any more boots for a while. I love how some of them are looking with some wear...need to give all of them some serious time on my feet before I even think about adding any more.

[ShootThePier]

Nice. If you could only keep one pair, which would it be?

[akuma no uta]

Holy shit those viberg/iron hearts are sexy. So close to what I have been designing in my head to email viberg about requesting a custom order.

[Segovia]

Nice. If you could only keep one pair, which would it be?

 

So hard to choose one. Right now probably the Wesco Foot Patrol or the Viberg Chromepaks. I think Wesco's brown domain is my favorite leather at the moment (both of the IH/Wesco boots are brown domain). The Chromepaks are still only a week or so old, but I think that leather is going to age wonderfully.

 

I also have a soft spot for Red Wings since I live about an hour from their factory. I've had most of the Red Wings the longest, and a few of them were purchased from their annual tent sale every fall.

[Squirt]

Those look much closer to a Jack Purcell than a PF flyer.  Not meant as an insult, look good...i'm always looking for a canvas shoe that holds up to wear.  The cheap stuff always comes unglued at the ball.

 

The Jack Purcell sneaker was originally designed for B.F.Goodrich, the first company to use the 'PF' technology, this was in the mid 30's. In '37 the technology proved so popular that it formed it's own brand, PF Flyers. Jack Purcell sneakers were being produced by PF Flyers from here on. 

It was not until the 70's when Converse bought PF Flyers that they acquired the Jack Purcell production rights. The companies had to demerge due to an unfair market share but with this Converse kept the Purcell licensing, hence why we now see Converse producing sneakers with the signature Purcell smiley and autograph.

 

The reason those PF Flyers look like a Jack Purcell is because they're meant to. 

Edited July 14, 2015 by Squirt

[Broark]

Speaking of PF Flyers, anyone have thoughts on the made in the USA ones?

I noticed my trusty 70's Converse are finally starting to go a bit, might be time for a new black hightop shoe.

The only thing I don't really like is the outward facing logo, I'm used to the inside ones on Converse.

[jake431]

Speaking of PF Flyers, anyone have thoughts on the made in the USA ones?

I noticed my trusty 70's Converse are finally starting to go a bit, might be time for a new black hightop shoe.

The only thing I don't really like is the outward facing logo, I'm used to the inside ones on Converse.

 

I've got both, and I prefer the PF Flyers hands down, but your mileage may very. They have pigskin leather lining, and a leather toe cap as well. And a New Balance-y insole which is very comfortable.

 

I've been fighting the urge to grab a second pair, but I probably will eventually.

 

However they are little less streamlined and possibly beefier but still quite a low profile shoe.

 

-Jake

[bradl]

The Jack Purcell sneaker was originally designed for B.F.Goodrich, the first company to use the 'PF' technology, this was in the mid 30's. In '37 the technology proved so popular that it formed it's own brand, PF Flyers. Jack Purcell sneakers were being produced by PF Flyers from here on.

It was not until the 70's when Converse bought PF Flyers that they acquired the Jack Purcell production rights. The companies had to demerge due to an unfair market share but with this Converse kept the Purcell licensing, hence why we now see Converse producing sneakers with the signature Purcell smiley and autograph.

The reason those PF Flyers look like a Jack Purcell is because they're meant to.

Woah, excellent thanks for this post didn't know any of this

[shredwin_206]

Picked these guys up today Red Wing Heritage 8119 Iron Ranger in Oxblood with Vibram 430 Sole.

 

[Aries]

Aldens needed a polish

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[kameidaclub]

I prefer sneakers to boots in summer, and these are my favourite, buckweat.

They are already out of production for 10 or more years but I really like them.

made in usa (later made in korea I think), vulcanized sole, low and sharp toe, old sneaker look, etc...

I also have white and brown in colour with slightly different spec. I will take photos later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[kameidaclub]

some more pics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I am curious about what sneakers you wear in summer.

 

thank you,

[Wörn75]

Man I dig those @Kameidaclub!

 

But they are insanely rare! I couldn't find anything on web. No images, nothing under "vintage Buckwheat shoes", nothing under "Buckwheat Rubber Company", nothing, nada, zip, zero! 

 

And your pair is definitely "New old stock" an/or "Dead stock". Where on earth did you find them? 

 

I already wanted a pair just looking at your great photos. But now that I know they're ultra-rare and "vintage" I've just gotta' have a pair!

*(my vintage t-shirt collection here)

 

I'm dying to know where you got them! Did you have them chillin' in a box at the back of your closet for the last ten years or was this a recent score? 

 

The jealous face --> 

Edited July 17, 2015 by Wörn75

[Broark]

Yuketen sneakermocs came in the mail today, and I'm very pleased!

The profile is pretty interesting, I feel like the name pretty much sums up what they were going for.

These feel very substantial and they have a nice bit of arch support which is great with my flat feet.

Went with an 11.5, could've probably gone with a 12 but should form to my feet a good bit.

Only thing that's kinda weird is how long the shoestrings are, might cut them off at some point.
Also they came with the coolest shoe bags I've ever seen. I want a rug or blanket made from this fabric.

[Iron Horse]

Congrats, they look perfect. Where did you find them?

[Broark]

Got them from the Unionmade sale, they still might have some sizes available.

[kameidaclub]

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Hi,

Yes they are very rare or otherwise the company itself is already gone.

What I know for sure is that they are established around 2000 in usa and later moved to korea, and they offer the reproduction of keds speedarch model (both hi-cut and lo-cut).

And I have no doubt about the quality and durability!

I have worn the same pair and pf flyers center hi (probably made in china) at the same time for comparison.

Though the sole of pf flyers was broken and I threw them away few years ago, buckweat are still soft and elastic.

So I decided to stock some for the future. I pick them up when I find through yahoo auction or rakuten. currently looking for lo-cut model.

 

 

 

 

only difference I found was the stitch on the foxing tape. black has the stitch, but not for brown and white. 

 

There are also many repro of vintage sneakers offered by variety of companies. hope you find your favourite pairs.

 

btw, I like your T-shirt blog

Edited July 18, 2015 by kameidaclub

[unders]

Worn, apologies for going off topic but that 1985 WASP tee in your blog is all kinds of good. They're always a band I've got time for. Lawless's vocals are still amazing after all these years.

[Wörn75]

 

 

That's kinda like me with vintage leather jackets. Over the years any time I would come across a really nice fitting vintage leather jacket I would buy it and and it to my collection. It's pretty nice to have 5-6 options to choice from on leather jackets when I open my closet. It's all about the fit and the cut. Plenty of old jackets out there but not too many that fit really well and have a cut that works in 2015.

 

Thanks for all the info on the Buckwheat sneakers. I'm gonna keep my eye out for a pair in black. Really dig em!

[Wörn75]

Worn, apologies for going off topic but that 1985 WASP tee in your blog is all kinds of good. They're always a band I've got time for. Lawless's vocals are still amazing after all these years.

Thanks Unders! 

 

I agree! Blackie kicked ass back in the day. Glad you enjoyed the blog.

 

I guess we'll have to get back on topic now or we're liable to get neg repped 

[Aries]

Got some cordovan Vibergs.

[ShootThePier]

Nice Aries. Where'd you find those bad boys?

[Aries]

Thanks mate. Chap on Styleforum was selling.