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Hey Guys,
Wanted to post my new acquisition before I wore them. These are deadstock, made in US, moc toe work oxfords that Carolina no longer produces. I have been jonesing for a pair of the Thorogood moc toe oxford (no longer in production either) or the Redwing (8100 series) but I got lucky and found these at a local shoe store for $50.00, which beats the $130.00 price for the Thorogoods (assuming I could find a pair in my size) and the $230.00 price for the Redwings! The saleslady was funny when she said “That box is really old looking… Do you want a newer box?” She didn’t seem to appreciate that I actually wanted the older shoes and their box! Oh well…
I don’t know what the actual date of manufacture is but they are in excellent shape just like they had been made yesterday! The leather has a bit of wax reside, but that’s nothing a good brushing won’t take care of! And I’m hoping that the waxiness is a sign that quality leather was used for the build! I was a bit concerned about the soles at first since they are older and could have deteriorated a bit since new, but they seem to be in excellent shape as well, so all is good! Now, time to put some miles on these bad boys!
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nice combo you got there Giles.
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#145 Brogue Toe, Icy Mocha Chromexcel, Vibram 4014 Christy Soles
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They will pair up great with the 6634 after a hem, wish Leffot had any in my size left when the sale was announced …
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no idea on footwear for the mega-foot-covered-in-leather-&-other-fabrics-thingy. i need to go through my boots/shoes/cloggs to decide.
might put up a poll to entertain if i find the time . . . .
those cords pair well with everything FurattoHeaddo, meant to thank the guy that pushed them on to me :D. to remain off track i swear i could wear them in a smaller size, no problems at all with the fit ::)
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Viberg (cameo by 816):
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My shoe / boots rotation these days .
L-R : Henry Baxter , RM Williams Comfort Craftsman , Mr.B's Adamis brogues
cheers,
Scott
