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#1 2014-02-12 13:09:49
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Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
I'm looking for a lace up that will go well with boardshirts and jeans. I normally just wear penny loafers in black with my 5ps but that doesnt work with jeans. I fancy something else to work with that greaser ivy look any ideas?
#2 2014-02-12 13:21:23
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
?? - https://www.etsy.com/listing/120828079/vintage-1950s-mens-soft-off-white?ref=favs_view_20
#3 2014-02-12 13:22:44
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
They're not too far off the hush puppies I like but can't seem to find in my size
#4 2014-02-12 13:24:49
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I hear ya, a pair of vintage suede hush puppies would be tops for me but they remain elusive.
#6 2014-02-12 13:43:04
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
Well, as a reformed rockabillist, I would say two tone wingtips or saddlebucks are the ticket in a structured shoe.
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#7 2014-02-12 13:51:50
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
Some substantial plain toe bluchers would probably fit the bill. Something a little beat up perhaps?
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#8 2014-02-12 13:54:12
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
What about suede or nubuck Blucher mocs?
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#9 2014-02-12 13:55:54
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
"MON-VALES - (Cool Kat and His) White Bucks / Carol Ann - PEN JOY 502 - 1958" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doEhoMLbbL0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
#10 2014-02-12 13:56:46
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
The blusher mocs is another thing I wear at the mo makes it very much an outdoors look more than a greaser look.
#11 2014-02-12 13:57:15
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
Bloody phone.. blusher mocs are pretty camp by all accounts.
#12 2014-02-12 14:00:36
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#13 2014-02-12 14:16:56
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
Red Wing 'Postmans' Oxford shoe, wedge sole and now available in a few colours.
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/red-wing-heritage-9108-plain-toe-oxford-shoes-factory-2nds-for-men~p~6766n/?filterString=s~red-wing%2F&colorFamily=01
or
Chppewa Oxford Mocc (identical to the Red Wing but with thicker leather and about $60 cheaper)
http://www.sheplers.com/Chippewa-Black-Whirlwind-Oxford-Shoes/21757.pro?parentCategoryId=447&categoryId=321&subCategoryId=322
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#14 2014-02-12 14:25:01
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
I really don't like that sole on the Red Wings. Not for a "postman" type shoe. Looks kinda orthopedic.
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#15 2014-02-12 14:36:15
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#16 2014-02-12 14:41:55
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White's Boots?
http://www.bakershoe.com/Product/Detail/bakers-oxford-by-whites-boots/
I'm also thinking black Paraboot Michael's for some reason.
#17 2014-02-12 14:50:57
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#18 2014-02-12 14:52:33
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Hide thy infants, hide thy Lady, and hide thy husband, alas they art forcing sexual intercourse upon the entire populace. - Wm Shakespeare
#19 2014-02-12 14:55:13
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
^ yuck!
I'd wear saddle shoes though
https://www.etsy.com/listing/123272268/1950s-caramel-saddle-shoes-10-or-11?ref=favs_view_5
#21 2014-02-12 14:58:00
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
Bop, just get yourself some brown suede bucks/oxfords man.
#22 2014-02-12 15:02:21
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
I've got a pair of those and its not the look I'm after. Or at least it doesn't quite give it. I quite like the postman shoes but black is not going to work with blue jeans. Well not for me any how. I'll keep looking but thanks for all the input
#23 2014-02-12 15:13:28
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#24 2014-02-12 15:19:31
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
I'm a big advocate of the oxford/board shirt/jeans look. It's a real laid-back look so I just avoid leather altogether. Maybe try a pair of sperry CVOs or vans authentics? Beefroll-less weejuns work pretty well too
#25 2014-02-12 15:29:08
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Re: Rockabilly/Ivy footwear
Hell, even Converse All-Stars or PF Flyers. They're a little more "greaser" than CVOs or vans.
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