Amazing!! Leather VTG Nestor Johnson's Ice Skates Handmade in Chicago Size 10

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These are amazing. Two-tone brown and black leather vintage Johnson's ice skates. Look like they have barely been worn. Lace up with really intricate leather stitching throughout. Leather insoles. The blades are taped to keep folks from cutting themselves. I would rate these a 9 out of 10 in terms of condition.
For decades, this company was one of Chicago’s “Big Three” names in the skate making biz, alongside Nestor’s own inner-family nemesis, the Alfred Johnson Skate Co. All three rivals were located in the northwest of the city, and all three were ultimately done in less by each other, and more by cheaper imports.
Nestor Johnson, the company founder and namesake, was born Nestor Georg Johansen in Oslo, Norway in 1867. Uniquely gifted as both a mechanic and sportsman, he came to America at the age of 20, and quickly set out to combine his two passions into a singular life’s pursuit. The way he figured, being the fastest ice-skater in his new homeland wasn’t just dependent on physical fitness, but quality of equipment—and as a certified bicycle repairman, he had an inside track on the latter. Soon, Nestor’s new take on all-in-one racing skates would make him a local cult hero on the ice, while also forming the basis for a highly profitable business . . . and an intense sibling rivalry.
Amazing!! Leather Vintage Johnson's Ice Skates Nestor Made in Chicago Size 10. Condition is "Pre-owned". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.