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#27 2022-02-24 10:54:25
- Tworussellstreet
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Re: The great Florsheim gunboat imitators
Walkover ! Might just be the best of the lot. Nothing fancy, none of your silly horse leather, but a great silhouette, and very robust.
I have a rough and ready pair of American Gentlemen too in black grain.
The Ivy Shop used to sell French Shriner, with the horn logo, and these were my first ever USA wingtips back in the 80s. Sob.
#28 2022-02-24 11:29:38
- RobbieB
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Re: The great Florsheim gunboat imitators
+1for Walkover. Indeed a great silhouette.
Alfred Sargent Shoreditch/Stepney made in Northampton England. Pretty good longwings
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#29 2022-02-24 14:46:01
- Runninggeez
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Re: The great Florsheim gunboat imitators
The Ivy Shop used to sell French Shriner, with the horn logo, and these were my first ever USA wingtips back in the 80s. Sob.
John Lally tried to flog me a pair of French Shriner loafers early 80's, but I wasn't keen on the shape. With regards to the French Shriner logo TRS, I think Ian Strachan used a bit of artistic licence as the Ivy Shop Windsor signage and bags carried that logo.
Also can't beat Walkover wingtips, got two pairs love 'em.
#30 2022-02-24 15:06:42
- woofboxer
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Re: The great Florsheim gunboat imitators
Had a couple of pairs of Hanover shoes pass through my hands and they were okay..
'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'.
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