Speaking of shoes, here is a pair that are about as old as they get while still being useable. Seller claims they are from the '50s. They have heels! Look new. Size 39 (US mens 6). Worth looking at, even if you don't have tiny feet.
Steve Barner, Bolton, Vermont
> Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 23:04:53 +0000
\r?\n> From: "Mick Butler" <pariscyclesuk@hotmail.com>
\r?\n> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
\r?\n> Subject: [CR] Hetchins Cycling shoes on Ebay
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\r?\n> There are an unusual pair of Hetchins cycling shoes on ebay item No.
\r?\n> 2219967471. Surprised that the toes don't curl up like Turkish slipper's!
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\r?\n> Best wishes and be lucky. Michael Butler Huntingdon UK.