DEADSTOCK S&P LACEBACK CARHARTT PANTS

Brand: Carhartt
Circa: 1940's
Color: Salt & Pepper
Size: 34x30
Measurements:
Waist: 16"
Inseam: 32
Leg Opening: 10 1/2"
Condition: Deadstock
Original Price: $7.50 ($95.82 CPI)
Sold For: $1,550.00 / 6 Bids

Bravo Zulu to the seller for offloading these gems at a nifty price. The odd thing is that after a few+ attempts, m9c9h9 couldn't sell this almost exact pair (size, lot and all) for $1,100 or $1,210 buy it now.

Here are a couple more Carhartt lacebacks I've archived over the years: $348 and $422.

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MOTO MONDAY

Yeager, an improvised explosive device detection dog, lies in front of a battlefield cross as Marines observe a moment of silence in honor of his handler, Lance Corporal Abraham Tarwoe. LCpl Tarwoe was killed in action during a dismounted patrol in support of combat operations in Afghanistan.

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MINI BIKER WALLET

Started up on a scaled-down version of my favorite wallet this weekend.
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WWII WESCO BOOTS

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READER MAIL

This one comes to us from the UK

Hi there.  I'm a big fan of your blog and i look at it every day, it's inspired me to finally but a pair of engineer boots - I picked up a rather old and battered pair of Chippewa boots from a vintage store here in London.  I  don't like the scuffed and dirty look, so i was hoping you could pass on some tips about getting a shine back on these old boots - do you recommend boot polish, a cream or just a good old "spit-shine"? many thanks and keep up the great work!! - Gordon

Hi Gordon,

Congrats on the Engineer Boots. Depending on how battered they are, you'll need the following:

* Fine grit sandpaper to even out any gouges
* Black Kiwi Parade Gloss shoe polish
* Boot brush with dauber
* Soft bristle toothbrush
* Cotton t-shirt
* Elbow grease

First, grab the boot brush and thoroughly brush away the dirt, etc. If there are any gouges, you can carefully use the sandpaper - brush away any dust at this point. Apply simple hand soap to the toothbrush and clean the welt - dry with the t-shirt or paper towel. Then, using either using a dauber or cotton t-shirt, wrap a double layer of the shirt around your index and middle finger ensuring the material is flat at the pads of the fingers.

Using a circular motion, apply the polish onto the dauber/shirt. Next, thoroughly apply the polish to the boot using a circular motion (apply more polish in any uneven/gouged areas), covering the vamp (the leather that wraps around the top of the foot) and heel counter.

Grab the boot brush and buff both areas with a back and forth motion (left and right) and moderate pressure, keeping your boot brush arm stationary and moving the boot around. The intent is to create friction causing the polish to melt - gradually lighten the back and forth brushing pressure once the polish is evened out and a shine starts to appear.

You may have to have to go over the polished area quite a bit and reapply more polish, as necessary.

Repeat the above steps for the boot shaft until you've achieved the desired shine.

At this point you can apply a high gloss spit shine.

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JOHNSON MOTORS INC. STUDDED BELTS

Looks like Johnson Motors Inc. is stepping up their game.  They are now offering studded and jeweled belts.  Now I wish they'd bring back their racing sweaters.

-Available Colors: Black Brown
-Leather : 100% American Cowhide
-Hardware: Antiqued Brass Studs
-Made in Los Angeles, USA
-$98.00 (Not Bad!)

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RANDOM ENGINEER BOOTS

This pair of Mister Freedom® Road Champ Engineer Boots belongs to my buddy, Steve C., with wear coming from his 1946 U Model 74ci Flathead.

If you think the $949.95 price tag is out of reach, then think about how much you'd have to pay for a similar looking vintage pair.   The choice is obvious - Don't settle for that mediocre vintage pair, but rather exercise financial discipline and get the right pair.

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WIN A GRETSCH RANCHER

Obviously with a modernt twist, this is a model made popular by Paul Peek of Gene Vincent’s Blue Caps in the classic 1956 film The Girl Can’t Help It. Gene can also be seen strumming away at it on album covers.

Click on photo to register at gretschguitars.com

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BOOTS WORTH BUYING

If you're lookin' for a pair of Vintage Engineer Boots worth buying, you may want to consider these. Not much time left in the auctions, though.

This 1950's non-steel toe pair is said to have been resoled/heeled, but look to be very consistent with bottoms indigenous to NOS pairs I've run across.  Either way, this is a tough pair of boots worth buying...for the right price.

The patina, profile and plenty long instep straps are characteristics sought after by collectors.

Size 10 (12" x 4 1/2")

Click on 1st pic for auction link

This pair was purchased back in 1983 and obviously well admired by its owner.  The overall patina is incredible and if these can be had for under...well, I'll keep that to myself until after the auction.

Not too old, but the brand and wear are enough for you budget-conscious, Vintage Engineer Boot admirers looking for an entry level pair to kick around.

Said to be a size 10.5, but at 11 1/2" x 4 1/4", I say these are in the 8.5 to 9 range.

Click on 1st pic for auction link

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VIVA LAS VEGAS 16

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WEST COAST COPPERS

1909

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TABLATURE TUESDAY: HOWLIN' WOLF - KILLING FLOOR

Ah yes...the Killing Floor!!  Classic Howlin' Wolf!

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MOTO MONDAY

Git Some!!!

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JOHNSON MOTORS INC. HALF-DUFFLE

Here's a great piece worth pickin' up from Johnson Motors.

-Available Colors: Olive Drab, Khaki
-Hand crafted classic P.E. style half-duffle bag stenciled with traditional Winged Wheel logo on the front
-Material: Soft double duck cotton canvas with cotton gabardine lining
-Hardware: Steel grommets with nautical rope drawstring shoulder straps
-Made in Los Angeles, USA
-$60.00

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ENGINEER BOOT LEXICON PART XII

"Baldwin" Brand Vintage Engineer Boots

Circa: 1940's
Color: Black
Size: Appear to be 7 1/2
Measurements:
Length: 10 3/4"
Width: 4 1/4"
Soles: Leather
Leather: Cowhide
Hardware: Nickel
Sold For: $431.00 / 24 Bids

Not a bad price on these vintage shorties.  This style is often imitated, but nothing beats a nice pair of originals.  I've always liked how the heel counter overhangs the heels on some Vintage Engineer Boots.  This usually occurs when the boots are too small for the individual.  Sometimes, though, the boots are manufactured in this manner.  Either way, it's a classic look.

I'd have been happy to bring 'em home for this price.

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THE BADDEST PAIR OF VINTAGE ENGINEER BOOTS

...to appear on eBay in a very, very long time.

Brand: Sears Roebuck and Co.
Model: Wearmaster Western Made
Circa: 1940's
Color: Brown
Size: "8 - 8 1/2"
Measurements:
Length: 11 7/8"
Width: 4 3/8"
Soles: Panco Half Sole
Leather: Horsehide
Hardware: Brass

Needless to say these didn't last long on the auction block.  The starting bid was $299, but was ended early.    If party-store accepted anything less than $1,000 for these, then they've been had.

These boots were made to last!  Based on the model these were workwear boots intended for use on the ranch, so the Woodsman heels and the tight and low toe profile make good sense.  The dramatic curve of the upper vamp are unlike anything seen on your typical Vintage Engineer Boots and the almost horizontal instep straps are akin to vintage Knapp Engineer Boots.

Not much more I can say about these amazing Horsehide Engineer Boots that the pictures haven't already screamed.  These are the boots one expects to see in vintage photos and old flicks.

They were used, but well preserved and should easily bring in, in my minds eye, $1,400-$1,500...much more in the overseas market.

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DONATE FOR A RARE 1930'S STYLE GLORY SALES RACING SWEATER

Here's another item I am offering in reference to the below post in support of the 2012 Walk for Animals on behalf of Jillian Villanueva.

This is a Glory Sales/Utility sweater I purchased many years ago (early 2000's?).  If you're familiar with them, they were one of the first companies out there to reproduce vintage-style racing sweaters prior to the "big boom" and are no longer produced.  I think they were available for close to $300 +/- and Glory Japan offers them for close to $1,000.  
*This sweater can be yours for a donation of $130(free shipping).  If you are interested, I ask that you e-mail me at villanuevado@gmail.com prior to donating so I can update the sweater as "sold."  This is to avoid potential issues with multiple interested parties
**Same guidelines apply as the post below.
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Made in the USA

Donation: $130

Size: Small

Color: Halloween Orange

Condition:  Excellent used, has light pilling

Material: 100% Acrylic

Details:  Long ribbed waist, cuffs and collar like the originals, chain stitched rear lettering, chenille/chain stitched front winged wheel