RARE 1940'S / 1950'S ENGINEER SHORTY BOOTS

They're not your typical Engineer Boot and, at first glance, they don't appear too classic. On the contrary. They are super vintage and pretty rare. I've only run across a few these over years and they've both been a western-style boot. Through some research, I can say production of this style was made as early as the 1940's. I imagine they were meant to be worn with Denim Jeans - the boot shafts are just much too wide to be worn with trousers.

This original 1940's pair is currently being offered through a Japanese store for ¥49,000 or $558.17.  Notice the sheepskin lining.

Here is a reproduction pair I currently own that were made by the now defunked Jubilee Company. I imagine the original pair above was the model for this one.

 

A pair of really beat up Jubilees that sold on a Japanese auction a couple of years back.  Looks like the owner used black paint on the leather.

I purchased this western-style pair for under $200  They sat in my closet for a LONG time and I just decided to sell them to someone who would hopefully put them to use. I held on to them for as long as I could until I realized that I had way too many vintage Engineer Boots and had to prioritize. They were let go for just under $500.

This great two-tone western-style pair were sold on eBay some years ago.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
From a 1957 Aldens Catalog.  There are striking similarities with the tiered double welt on my Jubilee's above

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
From a 1950's Red Wing Shoe/Boot Catalog.  What in the world is a "Pistol Chain"?!?  I want that!!!!  Whatever it is I want it!!!