Creepers from Shelly's in London.
Winkle Picker Brothel creepers
Found at Mad World Costumiers
In Shoreditch London.
Teddy Boys Wearing
Oxfords and Chukkas.
Tuesday 24 August 2010
The Origin of The Brothel Creeper
The Brothel Creeper/Beetle Crusher is a thick crepe soled wedge shoe with leather or suede uppers and traditionally two metal ringed eyelets. These are a stereotypical Teddy Boy shoe, although they were popular in the 50's, they really kicked off again in the 70's along with the 50's revival in general.
In The 50's Teds also wore Oxford shoes, Winkle Pickers, and Chukka boots.
Brothel Creepers and Chukka boots originated during WWII, were, in the North African deserts, soldiers wore suede and crepe boots. George Cox is said to be the originator of both these shoe styles, which were then adopted by Teddy Boys.
Later in the 70' as the Teddy Boy style became more exaggerated so did their footwear.
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Rember them well , bought a pair in fleetwood at Melroses a mens outfitters who supplied the Teddy Boy fishermen with there Ted Gear .
ReplyDeleteMe too, back in the 70's.
DeleteHello all,
ReplyDeleteThe brothel creepers are a type of shoes most associated with rock and roll music. The brothel creeper has a two inch rubber sole and usually lace through D-rings to tie them. Thanks a lot!
Brothel Creepers or Beetle Crushers are footwear of the Great British Teddyboy,been a Ted since the 1970`s,like many others i still wear my Drape and Creepers,today its a lifestyle choice,there are still many Teds out there,and can be found around the country in pubs listening to live bands.
ReplyDeleteLong Live The Teds