Reynolds in England will make yopu a pair of traditional leather cycling shoes, with leather soles (but with rubber top heel and sole for grip/wear/ease of repair). IMO, the quality is excellent, and they're good value for money, around USD135-140 (you'd need to check), especially since they're made to order. I bought two pairs earlier this year, one black, and one brown (for my 1930's machines). Although they don't list brown, they were willing to make a pair for me, and charge me the same as for their normal black ones. They liked them so much, that they told me they're thinking of listing them!
They're basically a touring shoe, so the soles are thicker and more robust than that of a racing shoe.
If you're interested, the address is:
5 Selbourne Avenue Bletchley Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK3 5BX
Their phone number is 01908 647170 (Idon't know the UK code from the USA). They're good people to deal with.
Neil Foddering Weymouth England
>From: Steve Leitgen <sleitgen@charter.net>
>To: "Classicrendezvous@Bikelist.Org" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Subject: [CR]Another newbie question
>Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:47:17 -0500
>
>First I want to thank all who answered my freewheel question. I now have
>some options.
>
>So now I have my (hypothetical) steed back on the road. I've scavenged the
>basement and bought a freewheel. Clipless pedals started in the mid to late
>80s. toe clips are what goes on my bike.
>
>What do I do for shoes? (More importantly a size 45-46 wide) It would be a
>shame to ride a hot 70's racing machine tubulars and all with running
>shoes. Does anyone carry old style riding shoes?
>
>
>Steve Leitgen
>La Crosse, WI