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Post by kate on Aug 15, 2015 16:45:29 GMT
Yes - does that make me old?
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Post by VanC on Aug 15, 2015 16:59:57 GMT
I always remember them as being ladies Spats which is the male version. I had a red and white pair and a brown and cream pair with super cool stitching.
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Post by leannec on Aug 15, 2015 17:03:54 GMT
I know what they are but I've never owned a pair ... you have to have the right outfit for them and I never have
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Post by winniegirl on Aug 15, 2015 17:05:06 GMT
Absolutely! My first pair of heels were spectator pumps (I'm 64)
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Post by moodyblue on Aug 15, 2015 17:08:26 GMT
Yes! They look very classy and classic worn with the right outfit.
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Post by suzastampin on Aug 15, 2015 17:09:59 GMT
Yes. My mom had a pair.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 15, 2015 17:18:50 GMT
I was stumped for a minute then I remembered having some black and white and blue and white. I also wore Bass wejums, saddle shoes and fake earth shoes. I am also older than dirt. I'm guessing you're referring to Weejuns.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Aug 15, 2015 17:25:25 GMT
I had Bass Weejuns in the obligatory cordovan color.
I also had multiple pairs of Tretorns -- you had to match the little colored "vee" to your various outfits.
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 15, 2015 17:32:56 GMT
I had Bass Weejuns in the obligatory cordovan color. I also had multiple pairs of Tretorns -- you had to match the little colored "vee" to your various outfits. I had the Bass Weejuns in a brown, and a pair of Aigner penny loafers in cordovan. I thought I was hot stuff. OMG-I found them!! I loved these silly shoes. aigner penny loafers
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 15, 2015 19:41:45 GMT
After only reading the OP..... Nope, I have no idea. Never heard of them.
Off to read.....
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Post by peasapie on Aug 15, 2015 19:42:52 GMT
Yes I do. I had a pair in 1975.
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Post by tania7424 on Aug 15, 2015 19:43:16 GMT
Yes! I had a pair that were white leather and black patent. Loved them.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 19:44:23 GMT
No idea. I googled and didn't realize there was a specific name for pumps that look like oxfords.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2015 19:47:03 GMT
Certainly. It's a classic shoe. I posted about them on a recent thread about oxfords. I thought I was having a case of deja vu! I thought I should know what they were because I could have sworn there was a recent thread.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Aug 15, 2015 19:47:25 GMT
Okay, just finished reading the thread and seeing the pic.
Okay, I've seen them before, but didn't know the name for them.
I've never worn them.
Can anyone post what kind of outfit would look good with them, or is appropriate with them?
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Post by JoP on Aug 15, 2015 20:01:07 GMT
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Post by jackie on Aug 15, 2015 22:24:23 GMT
When I read the thread title I was pretty sure I knew what they were. Then I saw the picture and I was right. But, I would never call them that and have never heard anyone use that term IRL. I must have Rea it somewhere. They are classic and cute though.
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Post by lbp on Aug 15, 2015 22:55:10 GMT
I didn't know what they were called but I owned a pair in the 80's! Mine were red and white and I loved them! I wore them with my red linen suit and white pantie hose. Yeah... I was awesome!
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Post by cadoodlebug on Aug 15, 2015 23:03:10 GMT
Okay, just finished reading the thread and seeing the pic. Okay, I've seen them before, but didn't know the name for them. I've never worn them. Can anyone post what kind of outfit would look good with them, or is appropriate with them?Mine were navy blue and white and I wore them with a linen dress that was navy and white with a red cummerbund. I thought I was the cat's meow.
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Post by Why on Aug 15, 2015 23:04:23 GMT
Yes. They have been around forever
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Post by Mystie on Aug 16, 2015 5:43:33 GMT
I knew what they are...I'm 45. I always thought they were so classy-looking, but I never owned any.
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Post by mirabelleswalker on Aug 16, 2015 6:43:38 GMT
Yes.
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Post by chaosisapony on Aug 16, 2015 6:59:15 GMT
Nope. Before reading the posts about shoes I was guessing a "spectator pump" was some sort of irrigation equipment.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2015 12:28:34 GMT
No, of course not!
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Post by anniebygaslight on Aug 16, 2015 12:56:29 GMT
They seem to be what my mother would have called 'Court Shoes'.
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Post by Scrapbrat on Aug 16, 2015 12:57:59 GMT
Of course.
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 16, 2015 13:24:28 GMT
Yes! I even had a monochromatic version, brown on tan.
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Post by sues on Aug 16, 2015 13:42:16 GMT
of course!
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Post by mommaho on Aug 16, 2015 13:53:12 GMT
I am 57 and had no idea what they were until I saw the picture! Saddles, yes I had a pair and also a fake earth shoe in navy blue suede with a red plaid lining.
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Post by coffeetalk on Aug 16, 2015 13:53:19 GMT
Yes, I know what they are and look like, but have no idea why they are called that, so off to google I go.
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