A few months ago, I started compiling a list of Cold War era (1945-1990s), American men’s dress shoe manufacturers and brands. This was a period of consolidation, contraction and eventually collapse for the US shoe industry. I was hoping to add a paragraph about each with a logo or two. It was intended to help … Continue reading Vintage Made in USA Brands
This post has scans from a superb, full color Nunn-Bush 1954 catalog that was intended for dealers and franchise owners. At the time, Nunn-Bush was one of the larger shoe manufacturers in the USA and was based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The catalog has some fanatasic images of vintage shoes from the period. In general, the … Continue reading Nunn Bush 1954 Spring & Summer Catalog
If you read this blog regularly, you will have noticed that I have remained silent on which candidate I will support in the US Presidental general election. Its not that I am without knowledge on the candidates because I do briefly scan a few headlines in the news between my sessions searching shoes on eBay. … Continue reading Florsheim Royal Imperial 97604 Restore
