Shoe Dating Help

[Josephine]

Please? I acquired these shoes today, they were made by the Freeman Shoe company (went out of business in 1992), and I was hoping someone would be able to aid me in dating them/getting more information as I would like to put them up on eBay. The woven part has no backing in the inside. The insole says "It's a Freeman Shoe" with "Master Fitter" underneath it. The only bit I can read on the inside quarter is "COMB 324 C3". They have been reheeled (Cat's Paw heels).

These spreaders came in them.

Thanks so much for your help.

 

[Tony McNally]

Hi
These look fantastic. Just going by the visuals i would say they are definitely 1940's to early 50s. The weave is unusual, like a wicker weave. You usually see them with a fine netted weave. The wicker weave will make them interesting to the collector or wearer as it is seldom seen. Brilliant shoes a great find. Cheers, Tony

 

[Josephine]

Hi
These look fantastic. Just going by the visuals i would say they are definitely 1940's to early 50s. The weave is unusual, like a wicker weave. You usually see them with a fine netted weave. The wicker weave will make them interesting to the collector or wearer as it is seldom seen. Brilliant shoes a great find. Cheers, Tony

Tony, thanks! I do appreciate it.