[mamelukesabre]

Where do you find wingtips these days? I own a pair. Mine are florshiems imperials. Amber in color. I’ve resoled them 3 times I think. Leather soles, rubber heels. I’ve had them since 1991. I got them from a guy that died and so he didn’t need them anymore. I’ve no idea how old they are, but they do not wear out.

My dad is in his 70s and has an old black pair with steel toes that he’s had since the early sixties. He doesn’t wear them much anymore though. He needs softer shoes in his old age.

They are infinitely repairable provided you have a good cobbler. They are hard to find nowdays though. The cobbler that is. The shoes are too for that matter.

[Mike-o-Matic]

This is just off the cuff, but since you mentioned Florsheims, here's their website:
http://www.florsheim.com/shop-fl/index.ep

Looks like you can order right online there.