Below is the content of a vintage Hanover catalog from the beginning of the decade of malaise. As far as shoe catalogs content goes, this is the best one I have seen. Instead of just listing shoe models, this catalog has a number of interesting shoe related articles that provide details on how the shoes … Continue reading Hanover 1970 Catalog
Brooks Brothers recently held their semi-annual sale. I was hounded by email every day encouraging me to make purchases. Usually I buy a few of their OCBD style dress shirts during the sale. They know that. What I like about Brooks Brothers shirts is that they offer a wide range of fits, sizes and collar … Continue reading Hanover 4184 Saddle Shoe Restore
Hanover Shoe Company was founded in Hanover Pennsylvania in 1899 and produced quality, goodyear welted shoes from its factories until 1996. Twenty years after Hanover ended the production of shoes in the USA, Hanover shoes are still sought after by men’s shoe enthusiasts. Hanover was one of the top shoe manufacturers in the USA and … Continue reading Hanover Shell Cordovan Models
Let me tell you why you’re here. You’re here because you know something. What you know you can’t explain, but you feel it. You’ve felt it much of your adult life, that there’s something wrong with modern shoes. That there must be another way. That maybe vintage is the way to go. Did you get … Continue reading Hanover LB Sheppard Black Shell Cordovan PTB 3168
It was a cool, cloudy day here in Seattle. So why not take a few pictures of black longwings? Yes. The pairs in the photo above are (left to right): French Shriner (1960s); Florsheim Kenmoor 92604 (1980s); Florsheim Varsity 20686 (1960s); Allen Edmonds MacNeil 9157 (1970s); and Hanover LB Sheppard (1980s). Okay, no one needs … Continue reading Five Vintage Black Longwings
