Shoes are in good preowned condition
Nicely preserved and stored vintage shoe.
Number inside is 1315
In the vintage Imperial catalog system, digit 1 indicates a custom-tier release or a highly limited production run reserved for premium exotic skins like genuine Pacific sharkskin.
These are sharkskin
The number 3- color code for color which is black
15 - unique sequence number mapping this specific full-brogue wingtip oxford pattern within the sharkskin collection.
The date made is May 1974 since it has the code ED. E=May and D =4.
I do believe these are within the Kenmoor line as well.
Condition
Shoes are in good condition
Shows creasing at the top of the shoe
Not seeing any noticeable marks in the skin
Stitching all looks good.
Insoles are original and show normal wear.
Heel backs look good.
Lace holes all good
Soles show normal wear.
Beautiful vintage shoe in a skin that is rare.