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I remember being desperate for a pair of these de rigeur shoes back in the 70s! They were quite a fashion statement at the time - for boys and girls - and a favourite with sensible parents. They were brown, leather lace-ups and had a strange ridged sole that made it feel like you could do absolutely anything in them. Of course, they were not at all feminine, but were popular, nevertheless. Much like Doc Martens in a way...

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  • Anonymous user
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    I had them at college in Glasgow late 70s. They weren’t cheap but you had to have them. So comfortable but early ones had a propensity to crack right across the ball of the foot.
  • Anonymous user
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    Had two pairs in the 70s, best shoes I ever had, still try to source them now
    • Anonymous user
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      Clarks are still selling them!! All different colours now and leather/suede!! They’re not round toed anymore like the original 70’s ones but just as nice. I’ve four pairs…worn mainly for dancing at the northern soul dayers/nighters. Quality just as impeccable as ever !!
  • Anonymous user
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    I remember these. My best friend had a pair in the 70's, l really liked them because they went with anything. Sadly my mum couldn't afford a pair for me. Yes they were popular in Liverpool but only for those who could afford them.
  • Anonymous user
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    Aww, I used to love my Polyvelts. They were in light tan and the leather smelled gorgeous. I thought they were feminine, especially choosing the very light tan colour, more pale yellow. I wish I could wear them now. They were so trendy when they were new. My mum bought me a few pairs..over the years I have really missed them. Only I wore them in our household, my younger sister wore the dark brown pastie shoes!!!
    • Anonymous user
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      I was at secondary school, between 1975 and 1980. I think it was mid-70's when I had mine. "Bring them back" xx
  • Anonymous user
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    I Remember these well I was going to Wigan Casino about 1977 everyone wore them they were the Best dancing shoes I ever owned sadly I pulled them out of the Attic about 30 years later and the sole's fell to pieces.
    • Anonymous user
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      Yes. I used to go to Wigan. I loved my polyvelts. Worn with my baggies and Fred Perry.
  • Anonymous user
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    I was only saying few months ago to my little brother, do you remember our polyvelts? I thought it was just a Liverpool fashion statement cos noone over in Lincolnshire remember them!! Thank goodness someone else in the world does!! I would love a new pair...I was 8 maybe when I got my brown pair. I think my brother had grey ones. Happy Memories!! Bunty xx

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