[roelly83]

See link and please give your opinion. Are they worth getting and having fully reconditioned?

 

[SG_67]

In general, I don’t care for it.

Specifically with these shoes, absolutely not! They’re trashed.

 

[R.M.B]

I think the indent that they have at the creasing area is too much. I would pass.

 

[roelly83]

yes I quickly did a forum search for a similar topic and maybe should have done that before posting a new thread. Thank you gentlemen. Learning so much about this area of fashion that I never really care about not long ago. =)

 

[215339]

In general, I don't care for it.

Specifically with these shoes, absolutely not! They're trashed.

Not trashed.

This thread shows a lot of great examples of shoe restoration

https://www.styleforum.net/threads/2018-shoe-revival-challenge-submit-entries-here.635085/

 

[smmrfld]

Wearing used shoes unless circumstances leave no other choice is gross, IMO.

 

[Woofa]

I believe that second hand shoes, like used clothing can be a good deal. However, it takes knowledge, experience and some luck. My shoe collection is filled with second hand shoes, edward green, vass and Gaziano and Girling with a few others thrown in. Be patient, be particular and be willing to take some chances. Don't expect something for nothing very often. Better to pay more for a better shoe in better condition of you can. My suggestion is to start slow with quality older shoes made in America before 1980. These can oftentimes be had for cheap. This way your collection and knowledge will grow and mistakes will not be too costly.
As I no longer buy them I will give you (and everyone else) one hidden gem that I found to be diamonds for pennies.
Grenson Masterpiece for Paul Stuart's Choice.
Good luck.

 

[drlivingston]

My bank account and retirement fund are extremely thankful that many people like to wear second-hand shoes.

 

[eagle2250]

Many folks are very happy with recycled shoes and I try to contribute to the process by regularly donating pairs of my spur of the moment purchasing decisions that have not been worn over extended periods of time to the Goodwill Store and various Thrift stores. However the pair featured in the OP are, as observed by SG 67, truly trashed. The vamps are not only deeply creased, but the leather on the one shoe is clearly cracked/torn. That seems a deal breaker to me!

 

[SG_67]

Not trashed.

This thread shows a lot of great examples of shoe restoration

https://www.styleforum.net/threads/2018-shoe-revival-challenge-submit-entries-here.635085/

He may be able to recondition the uppers to a degree but there is a tear in the leather.

Also, the shoes needs to be reconstructed.

Shipping is ~$30. The shoes ~$43. Recrafting ~$100-120.

That should be enough to dissuade anyone from buying them, unless someone is interested in a DIY experiment.

 

[drlivingston]

The only shoes that I ever have re-crafted are shell cordovan models. They are the only ones that, after all of the fees, I can still turn a decent profit.

 

[MNJ83]

See link and please give your opinion. Are they worth getting and having fully reconditioned?

No. Take the entire investment, and apply it towards a new pair of quality shoes you like.

 

[JBierly]

Gently worn shoes in the original box are one thing and can be bought at a considerable discount from new. Old shoes are just that. I would only recraft a pair of my own shoes. They do "learn" to conform to your feet a bit over time.

 

[215339]

He may be able to recondition the uppers to a degree but there is a tear in the leather.

Also, the shoes needs to be reconstructed.

Shipping is ~$30. The shoes ~$43. Recrafting ~$100-120.

That should be enough to dissuade anyone from buying them, unless someone is interested in a DIY experiment.

Oops, didn't notice the tear initially.

Yeah that's a hard pass.

 

[Mr. B. Scott Robinson]

I am going to give a few lightly worn pair a try. There’s a pair of Church’s and a pair of Ferragamo’s I can pick up sub $30. If they don’t work out, I will give them to my local staff.

Cheers,

BSR

 

[Kyle76]

I pass on wearing others' shoes, but many don't have a problem with it. To each his own.

 

[Mr. B. Scott Robinson]

I take very literally the suggestion to "Walk a mile in another man's shoes".

Cheers,

BSR

 

[OldMetairie]

Have picked up a few thrifting recently and a few of the better ones have just needed a good cleaning and have come out superbly.

 

[SplurgeFrugal1]

As someone who can wear down the sturdiest pair of leather-soled soles in a month (I walk a lot and do not consider gym shoes acceptable streetwear), I buy all of my shoes second-hand. I highly recommend it!

 

[JBierly]

He may be able to recondition the uppers to a degree but there is a tear in the leather.

Also, the shoes needs to be reconstructed.

Shipping is ~$30. The shoes ~$43. Recrafting ~$100-120.

That should be enough to dissuade anyone from buying them, unless someone is interested in a DIY experiment.

Black Friday sales and you can find new shoes (Barkers) for less than 200 dollars. It just doesn't make sense to pay for old worn out shoes. Show me a pair of lightly worn Lobbs or similar (soles a bit scuffed from wear a half dozen times) at under half price and I am more interested.