Church。Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, vintage pair of Church’s Custom Grade \"Melos\" step-in loafers in a rich burgundy/bordeaux colorway. Handcrafted in Northampton, England, during the highly coveted Pre-Prada era, these represent the absolute pinnacle of traditional English bench-made luxury. ​An incredible find for vintage menswear purists, the Melos model features a clean apron toe accented by a distinctive twisted/braided leather strap across the instep. This pair is built on Church\'s legendary, discontinued Last 79 (handwritten lining mark \"75 D 79\"), celebrated for its sleek, sophisticated, slightly tapered profile. ​BONUS: Includes the original, factory-branded vintage Church\'s wooden shoe trees shown in the photos to maintain the perfect archival shape! ​Brand: Church’s Custom Grade ​Model: Melos Loafer ​Last: 79 (Collectible Vintage Last) ​Color: Burgundy / Bordeaux ​Size: UK 7.5 D (Fits like a US Men’s 8.5 Narrow / Slim standard width) ​Condition Details (See Photos): ​Uppers: Great pre-owned vintage condition. The premium leather retains an incredible luster with light, natural vamp creasing. Very clean around the collars and seams. ​Insoles: Original leather footbeds with clear gold-foil block branding intact. ​Outsoles: High-quality original leather soles and stacked heels show normal, honest walking wear. Goodyear welt stitching is completely intact with plenty of life left. ​100% Authentic vintage luxury. Shipped safely and fast. Reasonable offers welcome!