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SPAD XVI of Billy Mitchell Low Top Canvas Shoes
This design is based upon the SPAD XVI flown by William “Billy” Mitchell during World War 1. Billy Mitchell (December 29, 1879 - February 19, 1936) was a significant figure in the United States military, often revered as the father of the United States Air Force. During World War I, Mitchell served in France and eventually assumed command over all American air combat units in the country by the war's conclusion. Post-war, as deputy director of the Air Service, he passionately advocated for increased investment in air power, foreseeing its pivotal role in future conflicts. Mitchell strongly emphasized the potential of bombers to sink battleships, substantiating his claims through a series of bombing runs on stationary ships.
However, Mitchell's fervent convictions and criticism clashed with many Army administrative leaders, leading to tension and eventually his demotion from temporary brigadier general to his permanent rank of colonel due to insubordination. Further exacerbating this rift, he was court-martialled in 1925 for accusing Army and Navy leaders of negligent defense administration. He resigned from the service shortly thereafter.
In spite of the adversities he faced, Mitchell's contributions were recognized posthumously through various honors, including the Congressional Gold Medal. Notably, he is the namesake of the North American B-25 Mitchell, marking the first person for whom an American military aircraft design was dedicated. Additionally, Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Wisconsin is named in his honor.
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Distinguished Service Medal, the World War I Victory Medal with eight campaign clasps, and several foreign decorations.
Step into history with our warbird themed canvas shoes! Each pair of shoes are made to order, featuring designs inspired by history’s most remarkable military aircraft and aviators. So, whether you are a warbird buff, air show fanatic or simply a lover of aviation, you can be certain our designs will bring a touch of style and history to your everyday wardrobe.
✈ Made to order.
✈ Classic lace-up closure to achieve the perfect fit.
✈ Brushed metal eyelets for that timeless style.
✈ Soft inner lining and insole for absolute comfort.
✈ Iconic rounded rubber toe cap.
Please allow 7-10 days from the date of order for your order to ship. Estimated delivery time 18-23 days after the date of order (inclusive of production time). These times can increase during high-volume periods such as sales, weekends or public holidays.
This product is made to order, with production beginning once your order has been received. We are, therefore, not able to cancel or amend an order once it has been placed. This includes changes to the shipping address, size, design, or any other specifications. Please review your order details carefully before finalising your purchase. By producing items on demand rather than in large quantities, we actively contribute to minimising overproduction and waste. We genuinely appreciate your mindful purchasing choices, which support this more sustainable approach. Thank you for your understanding and support!
Please note there can be subtle variations in colour and minor movement of the product during production that may cause a design element not to be the exact same colour or in the exact position as it appears onscreen. More details can be found on our FAQ page.
This product is manufactured in, and shipped from China.
Please note that due to recent policy changes implemented by the U.S. Government, additional taxes and duties may apply to customers shipping products from outside of the U.S., to a U.S. address. Further details can be found on our FAQ page under “General > Are import duties included in the price?”
We understand that buying shoes online can be a nerve-racking process, given shoe sizes vary across brands. So here at I Love A Hangar, we want you to be confident that you will get the perfect fit when you order our shoes. That’s why we have a “Shoe Size Guarantee”. In the rare event that you are unhappy with the fit of your shoe, we will process a one-time free exchange. You will not be required to return the original shoe to receive a free exchange under this policy. To prevent abuse of this policy, there are some conditions that apply, namely:
✈ Free exchanges are confined to the same shoe style and design as originally ordered. For example, a black-toe high-top men’s can only be replaced with a black-toe high-top men’s of the same design.
✈ Size exchange requests that differ by more than 2 sizes from the original size ordered will be considered a customer input error and will not be eligible for exchange. We highly recommend customers always refer to the sizing charts provided, particularly for larger and smaller sizes, as we are not able to exchange a shoe for a size we do not produce.
✈ Requests to replace must be received within 30 days of the original item being delivered to the customer.
✈ Refunds will not be issued for sizing disputes; only exchanges are allowed. However, if the largest size we stock is too small for your foot and we cannot offer an exchange, a refund will be processed.
If you require a free size replacement under this policy, please contact our Customer Support team and provide the following details:
1. Your 5-digit order number for the shoes you have received. Please quote your 5-digit order number in your email subject line. (You can locate your 5-digit order number in the Order Confirmation email sent at the time of purchase).
2. The size received and if too big or too small.
3. The size requested. (Please refer to our size guides for available sizes and shoe dimensions).
Replacements Due To Shoe Size:
Please refer to our "Shoe Size Guarantee" above or here.
Damaged or Misprinted Products:
Products that are damaged or shipped with a misprint will be replaced at no
additional cost. However, we are not responsible for items damaged in shipping.
Please contact Customer Support team and provide photographic evidence of the damaged item with any replacement requests. Please ensure you also quote your 5-digit order number in the email subject line with any replacement requests.
Requests to replace must be received within 30 days of the original item being delivered.
Wrong Product Shipped:
If the wrong product has been shipped to you, please email our Customer Support team to request a replacement for your order. Please provide your 5-digit order number and photos of the entire product, clearly showing how the product
differs from what was ordered.
Requests must be received within 30 days of the original item being delivered.
60-Day Delivery Time Guarantee:
If an order does not show as “delivered” by the carrier’s tracking, and it has
been more than 60 days since the order was placed, you may request a refund or
have a replacement sent. At the sole discretion of I Love A Hangar, the “60-Day
Delivery Time Guarantee” may be nullified or extended due to random events such
as adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, political unrest,
or postal worker labour disputes that may impact various delivery locations.
The “60-Day Delivery Time Guarantee” is also nullified in the following
instances:
✈ Incorrect or incomplete address information provided by customers.
✈ Deliveries that are uncollected by customers from designated collection points.
✈ Missed or failed delivery attempts due to the recipient not being available.
✈ Missed or failed delivery attempts due to the business being closed or unavailable during the carrier's operating hours where the shipping address provided is a business.
✈ Orders that show as delivered by the carrier to the address provided by the customer.
✈ Orders marked as “returned to sender” by the carrier.
Notification for EU Customers:
For products being shipped into the European Union, Article 16(c) and (e) of
the Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25
October 2011 on consumer rights, the right to cancel or return an order within
14 days is not provided for:
1. the supply of goods that are made to the consumer's specifications or are clearly personalised;
2. sealed goods which were unsealed after delivery and thus aren't suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons.
As all our products are made to order according to the customer's selected specifications such as colour, size or other custom markings, I Love a Hangar reserves the right to refuse returns at its sole discretion.
Sale items (if applicable):
Only regular priced items may be refunded. Unfortunately, sale items cannot be
refunded.
Refunds (if applicable):
Any request for a refund will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. I Love a Hangar reserves the right to refuse a request for a refund at its sole discretion.
If a Refund has been approved, we will send you an email to notify you that we have approved your refund and you will be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your refund, please contact our Customer Support team.
Returns:
Please note, as all our products are made to order according to the customer's
selected specifications such as colour, size or other custom markings, we do
not accept returns, process refunds or provide exchanges or replacements for
wrongly ordered products, designs, colours, styles, sizes (outside of our
"Shoe Size Guarantee"), buyer remorse or a change of mind. Customers are reminded to review their orders carefully prior to placing an order.
Exchanges:
As we manufacture all our products on demand, we only produce what has been
ordered according to the customer's selected specifications, such as colour,
size or other custom markings. We, therefore, do not accept returns or process
exchanges for wrongly ordered products, designs, colours, styles, sizes
(outside of our "Shoe Size Guarantee"), buyer remorse or a change of mind. We make everything on demand, so requesting an exchange for a different product means producing an entirely new product.
Many thanks for my wonderful sneakers! I shall wear them with pride to remember my 25th mission with Bill DeSanders.
I was a bit dubious in ordering these, but I was very pleasantly surprised. They are excellent and well thought out. You just need to be patient regarding delivery. Well worth the wait. I'll be getting more.
Wonderful customer service. My error in 1st order they were good to their word and replaced at no charge. New order fits perfectly. Love the shoes.
Great quality nice comfortable and look so cool.
Brilliant shoes, comfortable and good soles. Customer service was excellent as well as my delivery went somewhere else but they helped me locate it.
I ordered a pair of the Avro Arrow shoes, and was totally impressed. What great quality, and super comfortable. I will be getting more for sure, thanks for a great shoe and supporting all of these great institutions, great job folks.