Vintage Early 1960s 60s Sixties Midcentury Nettleton Brown Calf Leather Apron Toe Derby Shoes | Men’s Size 10 A | Narrow | A. E. Nettleton Co. | Made in Syracuse, New York, USA | Shoes of Worth
Details:
* Make / brand: Nettleton
* Manufacturer: A. E. Nettleton Company, 313 East Willow Street, Syracuse, New York (Established 1879 — dissolved 1984; Willow Street factory constructed in 1882 [converted into condos in late 1980s])
* Country of manufacture: United States of America
* Decade: 1960s, 60s, Sixties, Nineteen-Sixties
* Shoe type: Apron toe derby
* Style / look: Smart, Continental, Italian, Syracusan, Mad Men, Midcentury
* Size: Men’s 10 A US / 43.5 EU / Women’s 11.5 US (size imprinted on shoe interior, but please see actual measurements below)
* Upper material: Calf leather
* Color: Brown with dark brown piping
* Outsole material: High quality bovine soling leather
* Insole: Flexible leather
* Lining: Kidskin
* Heel type: Stacked leather with rubber top-lift
* Welt: Goodyear
* Laces: Brown round braided cotton
* Eyelets: Hidden punched
* Edge finishing: Flat with piping along topline and upper edges of quarters
* Branding:
— Shoemaker pictorial mark, underlined “Nettleton” wordmark, and “MADE IN U.S.A.” printed in gold foil on inner heel liner of both shoes (see Photo 3)
— Underlined “Nettleton” wordmark debossed on leather outsole in waist area (see Photo 10)
* Markings inside shoe (in heel area):
— Line 1: 10 A 28456 3
— Line 2: L9 HEEL AAA 893X
* Classic, understated design
* Impeccable Nettleton craftsmanship
* Unmistakable air of smartness
* 100% authentic vintage 1960s apron toe derbies made to the highest standards at the Nettleton factory in Syracuse, New York (and acquired by the seller many years ago in the Salt City)
* Not the fake Nettleton reboots manufactured overseas — these are the real McCoy
* NOT REPRO
* NOT NEW
Measurements:
* Insole width: 4”
* Insole length: 11 ½”
* Outsole width: 4 1/8”
* Outsole length: 12”
* Outsole thickness: 9 mm
* Heel height measured from chest: 5/8”
* Heel height measured from upper edge: 2 ¼”
* Waist: 2 ¾”
Note on fit: This pair of Nettletons would tend to suit a human who normally wears a shoe in the 9 ½-10 range but has a narrower foot. If your preferred width is greater than C, then these are likely to be slightly uncomfortable. Please be guided by the measurements listed above, as well as all photos provided, to ensure a proper fit. No returns will be granted based on fit unless the measurements are shown to be vastly inaccurate — a highly unlikely eventuality.
Condition:
* In magnificent shape for sexagenarian footwear
* Appear to have been worn four or five times at most
* Some light scuffing
* Structurally solid
* Calfskin still supple
* Outsoles and heels show only minimal wear
* Typical light creasing of vamp leather in MTP joint area
* Inner heel liners, featuring gold foil “Nettleton” wordmark and shoemaker pictorial mark, in near mint condition
* Linings perfect
* Laces as new
* Rare to find vintage Nettletons in such lovely condition
Please closely review all photos provided.
Inquiries and offers welcome.
Price: $175
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