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An exceptional unworn survivor from 1997, this pair of Bostonian Iron Age men's wingtip Oxfords combines the polished appearance of a traditional American dress shoe with certified industrial safety-toe construction. Made in the USA in rich burgundy/oxblood leather, Style 931 features classic full-brogue wingtip detailing, leather soles and Goodyear oil-proof heels. Unlike most vintage work footwear that reaches the secondary market after years of use, this pair has remained unworn for nearly three decades and survives with its original Bostonian box and an unusually complete group of original Iron Age documentation.The provenance is particularly noteworthy. Original Iron Age paperwork dated January 25, 1997 identifies Monsanto as the purchasing company/employer and documents this exact Style 931 safety-toe shoe in men's size 10½ W. The paperwork further records certification at the time to ANSI Z41 Class 75 impact and compression standards and shows an original 1997 unit price of $83.00. Together, the shoes, box and dated corporate purchase documentation create a remarkably well-preserved snapshot of American-made occupational footwear from the 1990s.With their high-shine oxblood leather, traditional wingtip silhouette and extensive brogue detailing, these could easily be mistaken for conventional Bostonian dress Oxfords until their industrial specifications are examined. That unusual crossover between classic menswear and genuine workplace safety footwear—combined with their unworn condition and documented history—makes this an especially distinctive vintage Bostonian find.
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Tagged men's US size 10½ W.
Approximate international conversions: UK 9½ / EU 44–44.5 / AU 9½ / JP 28.5 cm. International sizing is approximate; please use the marked US size as the primary sizing reference.
Original Bostonian box included.
Original Iron Age purchase/return paperwork and customer notice included.
Original paperwork dated January 25, 1997.
Original paperwork identifies Monsanto as the purchasing company/employer.
Paperwork identifies Style 931 and documents the shoes as safety-toe footwear certified at the time to ANSI Z41 Class 75 impact and compression standards.
Original paperwork records an $83.00 unit price in 1997.
Because these are vintage safety shoes manufactured and sold under standards in effect in 1997, no representation is made that they satisfy current workplace or occupational safety requirements. Buyer should independently determine suitability for any present-day safety application.Condition
New old stock/unworn vintage condition. The soles show no evidence of normal outdoor wear, and the leather uppers retain a beautiful original gloss and finish. Minor surface and storage marks may be present from approximately three decades of storage; please review all photographs closely for exact cosmetic condition. The original Bostonian box is included and shows substantial age and storage wear including edge wear, scuffing, tape and attached shipping/retail labels. The original paperwork also shows expected age-related handling and storage wear. The condition of the packaging does not reflect the exceptionally well-preserved condition of the shoes themselves.Every effort has been made to photograph this item as true to color as possible using natural lighting. Please be aware that colors may appear slightly different due to lighting conditions and individual screen or monitor settings.Save 10% when you buy two or more items across all clothing, shoes, and accessories in my store—discount automatically applied in cart! Plus, enjoy additional savings with combined shipping when you bundle multiple items in the same order.
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