0332-Vintage 1940s Snow Ski Boots Norway Dovre Brodahl Start Price USD 19.99 Current Price USD 19.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, December 03, 2008 End Time Monday, December 08, 2008 Location Visalia, California See more about '0332-Vintage 1940s Snow Ski Boots Norway Dovre Brodahl' Description IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you rate a seller 4- out of 5-stars, i.e., accurate description, satisfied with communication, quick shipping, and reasonable S&H charges, eBay will stop that seller from selling on eBay due to having less than 4.1 stars in any category. View the eBay policy. Since eBay's star system is actually pass/fail, with anything under 5 being fail, we really do need you to leave 5-stars in all categories if you hope to see further items from these estates.Shipping: The eBay calculator above automatically includes handling and insurance for the current price of this item, which will be $15.50 plus insurance which starts at $1.70. To double check, use the US Postal Service shipping estimator. This opens in a new window. Enter these values: (large flat-rate Priority Mail package, 5 lbs 14 oz) will display $12.50 ($12.50 + $3 handling = $15.50). DETAILS: These original vintage ski boots are part of a ski set that belonged to my late MIL. She used these in the late 1940s. The set consisted of a pair of wooden skis with bindings, a pair of ski poles, this pair of ski boots and the pair of boot stays. The skis & poles are being sold in a separate auction. The boots are leather. (I don't know the size of these, but my MIL wore a women's size 7½ in regular shoes.) They weigh 2 lbs 12 oz each. The soles measure 11¼" long, 4" wide at the ball, over ½" thick and show little wear. There are two metal clips screwed onto each sole at the ball and toe on both sides, four in all per boot. I'm not sure of the metal. The soles may be newer than the boots, i.e., the boots may have been resoled. There is a metal belt roller on each side of the heel and a leather belt threaded through them that is about ¾" wide and 23" long. The belts are in decent shape. The heels lace up, the laces are in good condition. The tongue is a triple flip-over type providing triple layer coverage under the front laces, one layer of rubber covered by overlapping oppositely sewn leather tongues. The inside back of the heel has a wool section. The sizing of the boots are preserved by a pair of wooden stays which appear to be made of maple or another light-colored hard wood. The square toes are scuffed from use. The fronts lace up using open eyelets, the leather laces are in good condition. The toe cavity is about 1¼", the rise from the heel atop the sole is about 5". The rest of this set is on auction now. Original Vintage Ski Boots Late 1940s Boots & Stays SPECIAL NOTES: Genuine 1940s leather ski boots Include straps, buckles, & stays Excellent condition (imo) Great for decorating Great for antique lovers OTHER NOTES: See the original skis & poles also on auction now Boots: 11¼" L x 4" W (dimensions approximate) If I've left anything out, please ask me. CONDITION NOTES: Condition is my lay opinion. I am not an expert & your opinion may differ. [ ]new   [X]used [ ]poor   [ ]fair   [ ]good   [ ]very good   [X]excellent   [ ]mint COMBINED WINS: Domestic & International Shipping: Eligible wins will be combined if it can be done safely Domestic Handling: $3 per-auction, not per shipment International Handling: The first auction in one box is $10 USD, each additional auction in the same box is $3 USD RETURNS: I guarantee 100% that what you see in this auction is what you will get, so look the photos over carefully. If your item arrives damaged, I will help you file a claim with the carrier. 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