Those look fine. I'd suggest having the local cobbler fit a small heel to protect the shoe for light walking about. I'd take it one step further and also have the cobbler (or Harvey Sachs if he's in the neighborhood) fit the TA leather touring ref 40 "modele turino" cleats. As I recall, you are a woodworker, so this would be very straight forward for you, you'll simply need to clinch nail them on yourself You can see them at Joel Metz' wonderful TA pages:
http://www.blackbirdsf.org/
http://www.blackbirdsf.org/
Best to ride the shoes for a spell to establish the best line for the cleat positioning as the rear of the quill pedal cage leaves an indent. While I haven't tried it yet, these cleats would not be difficult for a cobbler to duplicate. They consist of a thin piece of steel with two leather wedges glued down.
I'm a bit lazy; anyone have one or two pairs of factory-made TA cleats to sell? I've several shoes that could use them. Harv, why don't you fab me a prototype or two?
Charlie Young Honey Brook, PA
p.s. You could always just wear a pair of think soled wingtips, that has a style all its own... Yo, Pergolizzi, what's your call?
P. Lynn Miller asked:
> I found these - eBay - Item number: 7230533313 - Anyone know anything
\r?\n> about these or have used this shoe? They may be a bit too vintage. But I
\r?\n> am looking for shoes with laces. No velcro or ratchets.
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\r?\n> Thanks,
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\r?\n> P. Lynn Miller
\r?\n> Sydney, Australia