FLORSHEIM IMPERIAL WINGTIPS WITH V-CLEAT

Today I'd like to highlight my pride and joy in footwear. My vintage Florsheim Imperial Wingtips. Complete with the coveted metal V-Cleat heel.

These are probably from the late 50's or early 60's. Fantastic pebble-grain leather with leather soles and heel, nailed and they have the 5 nails in the arch! (the sign of the best shoes of the era)

Florsheim's don't have a much of a reputation today, but 50 years ago... they were the best American shoes equal with Nettleton's.

One thing about having the V-Cleat is, they are very slippery on smooth surfaces like marble or cement, so walk easy.

The Shoes are very comfortable and my feet are not tired after a long day. You can sometimes find later models still unworn on the bay but they go for a hefty sum.

So if you can, pick up a pair of wingtips as they go with everything from your finest suit to your pair of vintage denim... You'll be glad you did!