M-43 SERVICE BOOT UPDATE

I waxed my Lofgren M-43 WWII Service Boots over 5 1/2 years ago and they've held up pretty good under moderate wear. I might dust them off and go through the process again. 

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PRE-1955 CHIPPEWA ENGINEER BOOTS

Brand: Chippewa
Circa: 1950s
Color: Black
Size: 10.5E
Measurements:
Length: 11 1/2"
Width: 4 1/2"
Soles: Factory Biltrite soles, modern replacement heels
Leather: Oil-tanned Cowhide
Hardware: Nickel

Condition: Damaged and repaired top straps, some backstay stitching separation
Sold For: $2,141 / 35 Bids

There hasn't been a pair of pre-1955 label Chippewa Engineer Boots that caught my attention like this offering. The leather is in great shape and in overall excellent vintage condition, but I'm a bit surprised at the somewhat steep ending price. This is one of the nicer pairs that has surfaced in quite some time, so I'm sure that contributed to the price. 

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SALE: VINTAGE ENGINEER BOOTS

For those looking for larger sized Vintage Engineer Boots, do I have a deal for you!  Click on photos for details and more photos or click here for my boot sale page. 
*I'll be posting more boots in the near future, so be sure to keep an eye out. 
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Measures 4 1/16 x 11 3/4

Marked size 10 1/2

Sold

MISTER FREEDOM® MIDNIGHT DENIM CAMPUS JACKET

I know there a lot of folks out there who have the opportunity to only wear their leather Campus Jacket during parts of the year due to hot weather. I was able to wear my leather pieces year 'round living in the coastal area of SoCal, but this isn't feasible when I'm in the High Desert. 

The answer? Mister Freedom's upcoming Campus Jacket in midnight indigo denim!!! 

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Joe Green

HAPPY VETERANS DAY 2022

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1940s / 1950s Champion for Harley Davidson and Indian

I've always had a soft spot for these vintage tops, but I've never been compelled to spend the money being asked of them (I get my custom jerseys from Hometown Jersey). 

It's interesting to see they've never really dropped in value. 

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Brand: Champion for Harley Davidson

Circa: 1940s/1950s 

Color: Burgundy/White

 Size: Medium 36-38 

Measurements: 20" Chest

Sold For: Best offer from $600

Brand: Champion for Harley Davidson and Indian

Circa: 1940s/1950s 

Color: Black/White, Red/White

 Size: Both Large 42-44

Sold For: $1,850 (August 17, 2022)

*This Indian Motorcycle t-shirt sold for $1,300 (info below) and then for $1,850 as a lot with this killer HD jersey.

Brand: Champion for Harley Davidson

Circa: 1940s/1950s 

Color: Black/White

 Size: Large 42-44 

Measurements: 20" Chest

Sold For: $1,300

Brand: Champion for Indian

Circa: 1940s/1950s 

Color: Red/White

 Size: Large 42-44 / 19 1/2" Chest 

Sold For: $1,300 (July 17,2022)

THIS JUST IN ...

One design I'll never get tired of making is my long trucker wallet. This one is made with Horween leather and antique brass hardware. For more details or to purchase, visit www.VEBLeather.com.
I have nickel hardware versions available at both VEB Leather locations inside Mojave Flea Palm Springs and Mojave Flea Yucca Valley along with other handcrafted and curated goods.
email: info@VEBLeather.com
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Mister Freedom® Bronco Champ II

This jacket needs no introduction. A revisited pattern from their 2009 Bronco Champ, this 1960s-stsyle cafe racer jacket returns in a 2-3 ounce Vegetable Tanned Cowhide with brown core or "Tea Core" exclusive to Mister Freedom and made in Los Angeles, Calif. This one is going to age beautifully! 
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Christophe in size 38

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Here's my original Bronco Champ.

I'm wearing a size 36. 

1950s ENGINEER BOOTS

Brand: Unknown
Circa: 1950's
Color: Black
Size: 7 1/2
Measurements:
Length: 11 1/4"
Soles / Heels: O'Sullivan Half Sole and Heels
Leather: Oil-Tanned Cowhide (Sorry to burst your bubble, folks -- 99% of vintage boots were NOT Horsehide) Unless boots are clearly marked with the word "Horsehide" be careful when descriptions read:
- "I'm not sure, but these could be Horsehide."

- "Made with Horsehide"
- "They feel like Horsehide" Really??
- "I'm positive these are Horsehide"
- "The original owner said they were Horsehide"
- "Steerhide"
- "Horsehide"
Hardware: Brass
Sold For: $125 Buy it Now

It's clear these aren't in the best condition, but at $125 plus repair costs (resole, patching) they're worth the time. Don't fall for overpriced repair costs -- There are plenty of talented folks out there charging the  appropriate amount. When all is said and done, they should end up costing Way under four bills. 

*These could absolutely be worn as is. 

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Early 1960s Chippewa Engineer Boots

Brand: Chippewa
Circa: 1960s
Color: Black
Size: 10
Measurements:
Length: 11"

Width: 4 1/4"

Soles: Full Composition 
Leather: Cowhide
Hardware: Nickel
Sold For: $850 / 2 Bids

Since the vintage (online) market has been absent of anything really worth mentioning, it's easy to understand why someone would be willing to pay so much for these. Aside from the the flattened toe box, there's truly nothing to write home about. And it's worth noting that unless these are a half size larger than  the buyer's foot size, the toe box will more than likely lose its profile making them just an expensive pair of 1960's Vintage Engineer Boots. 

I'd sooner drop some hard-earned scratch on a pair of modern heritage boots. Congrats to the seller. 

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