If you've had the privilege to attend a Thrift Shop with me then you'd know my enjoyment of sifting through tossed articles.
My best representation of this, if you haven't experienced it, is Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's single: Thrift Shop.
Upon a recent visit to the local Value Village (puts Goodwill under the table) yielded one of my most surprising finds to date.
A good leather shoe does nothing but make a man look refined, sleek and manly (of course). I paid $5 for what seemed like a decently constructed, dapper, shoe.
What I didn't know is I picked up a little bit of 70's American Manliness. These are made by The Hanover Shoe co., a now deceased company from Hanover Pennsylvania.
They only appear to be mildly worn, however who knows as they also appear to be as solid as a tank.
Unfortunately they're a bit small on me. I may be able to stretch them a bit to fit my snow shovel feet. However, I'm not sure if they'll yield so easily.
They may end up on Ebay or Craigslist as I see them listed commonly for well over $100. Could be a good perk for other projects and finds in the future.
Who wouldn't want them?? They were made in the 70's, in America from animal hide!
Who wouldn't want them?? They were made in the 70's, in America from animal hide!
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