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Sadly, there are no longer any Canadian manufacturers of high-end men’s shoes in business. Gone are John McHale, Hartt, Dack’s and a handful of lesser makers. And the USA has only two such survivors: Allen Edmonds and Alden. Available now is this lovely pair of Allen Edmonds "Westchester" model in Black Calf. They’re a classic Penny-loafer design, with full leather linings and a Goodyear-welted oak leather sole. A rubber Topy has been professionally applied to the sole to help protect the sole and add more traction in our wet and slippery city! The shoes are in excellent condition with slight damage – salt? – to the toe of the right shoe. The flaw is barely visible thanks to the black colour. These shoes sold for US$345 (C$457.72). Put ‘em on your feet for under 20% of new! Shoe trees NOT included. The price is firm and if you see this ad, the shoes are still available...

For Sale a 2003 Yamaha VStar Custom motorcycle, equipped with saddle bags, windshield, lots of chrome, custom mirrors, 20,000 klm. Please call 764 5500 or 709 834 5448.

IF YOU SEE THIS AD, THE ITEM IS AVAILABLE AND THE PRICE IS FIRM. Dack’s was THE brand of men’s shoes in Canada for many decades. Founded in York, Ontario in 1834 months before the city changed its name to Toronto, they offered both Canadian-made shoes of the highest quality, along with Church or Cheaney shoes from England. One of the other great names in Canadian shoemaking was Hartt, of Fredericton, New Brunswick. The Hartt Boot and Shoe Company Ltd. was founded in 1898 and was eventually acquired by Dack’s in 1957. Dack’s soon made the decision to move all production for both brands to the Hartt factory, so all Canadian Dack’s or Hartt shoes were produced in that same factory. Sadly, as in so many other industries, Canadian production stopped altogether in 1999. The company offered very nice English-made shoes until 2009 when, after 175 years, the business was closed. In 2012, the Dack’s name was re-launched as Matthew Dack, but all sales are online and all production in England. Meanwhile, the Hartt label is also back – with current production in Spain - but the companies are no longer connected. On offer is this wonderful pair of Dack's Black Water Bison Derbies in size 9F. They were hand-crafted in the Hartt factory in Fredericton and are from the "Custom Grade" line - one of the highest-quality lines that Dack's offered. These shoes would have sold for $400 or more. They feature imported Water Bison, a half-leather lining, leather insoles, leather outsoles, and nailed rubber heels. They are constructed using the Goodyear-welt process (the way a quality shoe is made) that permits repairs. If you buy these, not only will you have a handmade pair of bench-crafted shoes of bespoke quality, you will literally be wearing Canadian history. If you take good care of them, you can wear these shoes for the rest of your life and will them to your son. OR you could take your $100, go to the mall and pay more for a crappy pair of Chinese shoes. Shoe trees are NOT included!

30 ft Lexington motorhome features include: aircondioning, 3500 watt generator, 2 way fridge(propane, electric), TV in living area and in bedroom, sleeps 2 adults and 2 children, V-10 gas engine, excellent on gas, we traveled from St John's to Prince Edward Island including ferry for 1200.00 return. Very clean. We would ask for a $500 deposit. (Dates available now are from August 14th to 30th and from September 10th on.)

The life and expedition diary of the famous Mina Hubbard. Pristine copy of this lovely book by Buchanan, Hart and Greene.