Size 8.5 Reptile Shoes - 1950s 60s Casual Tan Brown Patchwork NOS Deadstock

Description

Late 1950s caramel brown shoes with rich golden tan hues in criss-cross patchwork reptile leather, unworn from deadstock. These casual vintage shoes have a tapered rounded toe and painted wooden heels (1 1/4 inches high). Nice quality in a hard-to-find size from the 50s to early 60s!
Size
Marked 8.5 B
Measurements
Ball of Foot Width 3, Toe to Heel Length 10 1/8 Inches
Era
1960s
Label
" Gadabouts / GENUINE REPTILE " stamped to insole
Materials
Caramel brown, tan, and toasted brown reptile leather with zig-zag patchwork stitching; bone synthetic insoles and rayon faille lining; neutral painted wooden heels; neutral synthetic soles with top stitching
Condition
Excellent
Condition Detail
Unworn, has flattening to the uppers around the toebox and just in front of the heel area, the insoles have been re-glued back into place
Washing Instructions
Clean leather with saddle soap
Please Note: Shoe measurements are taken along the insole, and do not have any ease subtracted. To compare for fit, please measure a pair of shoes that fit you well (and are the same heel height). The numbers should match for best fit.
Shoe soles may need to be scored before use.
Additional photos are often available.
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