{"product_id":"1940s-british-cc41-derby-by-george-webb","title":"1940s British CC41 Derby by George Webb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pair of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate 1940s British CC41 leather brogues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, produced in England by George Webb under the wartime Utility Clothing Scheme. The surviving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Authentic Masculines”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e advertising from November 1949 shows closely related full-leather brogues from the same line, made during a period when civilian footwear was expected to be economical, durable and built for years of service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from richly textured brown leather, the shoes feature full wingtip broguing, heavy perforation, welted edges and substantial leather soles stamped \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Inside, the original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSavile Row “Masculines” by George Webb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e branding and CC41 markings remain clearly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pair survives in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent overall condition for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining a strong shape and remarkably well-preserved leather. There are light scuffs, natural creasing and expected wear to the soles. Only a short length of the original leather laces remains, having worn down over time. The shoes have not been heavily cleaned: traces of old dust remain within the perforations, seams and welt, preserving the quiet evidence of their former life rather than presenting them as newly restored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease do not expect the item to be new or in perfect condition; there may be minor defects (used item).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIZE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately EU 43–44 \/ UK 9–9.5 \/ US 10–10.5. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to the structured vintage construction and relatively narrow shape, the shoes should fit best on a foot measuring approximately 27–27.5 cm. Please compare the measurement with a similar pair that fits you comfortably.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• INSOLE LENGTH – 28.5 cm \/ 11.2 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thepuregarb","offers":[{"title":"43","offer_id":67844110614662,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/6604\/8646\/files\/DSCF5987.jpg?v=1793556293","url":"https:\/\/thepuregarb.com\/products\/1940s-british-cc41-derby-by-george-webb","provider":"thepuregarb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}