Vintage shoes & boots
Vintage footwear is sized from the stamp inside the shoe or on the tongue, not from the outsole, because outsoles are shared across several sizes. Each listing shows the stamp, the outsole wear, the heels, the insoles and any creasing or cracking in the leather.
Represent Suede Lace-Up Boots, Beige, Crepe Sole, Portugal, EU 42 / US 9EU 42 / US 9 · $98.99
Vintage Red Wing Moc Toe Boots, Men's 11, Brown Leather, Worn SolesMen's 11 · $89.99
2012 mita x adidas Campus 80s, Black Suede, Metallic Silver, Q21640, Men's 9.5Men's 9.5 · $80.99
Y2K Diesel Expoiak Denim High Top Sneakers, Men's 9.5, DistressedMen's 9.5 / EU 42.5 · $80.99
1999 Ro-Search US Military Combat Boots, 8R, Black Leather, Panama Sole, UnissuedMen's 8 Regular · $71.99Older leather and rubber can harden with age. Where soles or glue look tired, the listing says whether the pair is ready to wear or better suited to a cobbler first.
Questions
How are vintage shoes sized?
From the size stamp inside the shoe. If the stamp is unreadable, the listing gives the insole length in inches and centimetres instead of a size.
Will older soles hold up?
The listing notes sole and glue condition. Pairs that need a resole or re-glue are described that way and priced for it.