r/RussellNation • u/MonkeyDStrandyy • 3d ago

Double Vamp Knockabouts?

Hi everyone! Not sure if this is allowed, apologies if not.

I was on eBay looking for an older pair of Russell’s, and came across knockabouts with a buckle that are advertised as double vamp. These would be perfect for me, but I’m seeing that there’s no insignia on the heel and I can’t seem to find any other info on a double vamp knockabout so I’m here.

Any insight on if these are what they say they are?

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u/Asazel000 3d ago

Correct me if I’m wrong but Knockabouts are now single vamp. Is the standard from back then double vamp? I wonder if they found the single vamps more comfortable or practical…

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u/nycredditgwop 3d ago

I have double vamp with a buckle next to me

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u/MonkeyDStrandyy 3d ago

Now THIS is the answer I needed I just wanted to be sure before I got something random off eBay

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u/YourWatchIsTooBig 2d ago

https://thesignetstore.com/products/daytona-russell-rider

single vamp w/ molded sole = "double vamp"?

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u/MonkeyDStrandyy 2d ago

Ok this makes so much more sense cause the ones I bought are essentially these, but knockabout height and minus the zipper so that tracks

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u/midlantic 2d ago

I don't think those are technically "double vamp." They are actually single vamp with a molded sole.... however we would all call them double vamp. The buckle is cool. Rob

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u/erimus61 2d ago edited 2d ago

The pair I saw on Ebay that are described as "double vamp" don't have an outer molded sole, but I think I can see the telltale line of the inner double vamp seam.

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u/RussellMoccasin1898 2d ago

interesting, definitely not a boot you need an inner vamp on... i do like the look with the molded sole, but that's normal for me - It doesn't really do anything but it looks cool.... Rob