A quick check of my ditionary says Wing-tip shoes became part of the American version of the English language in the 1870's. I use the theroy that if folks talked about it, it must be there and somewhat common.
The Sears and Wards catalogues are a good source, but just because they don't list it, don't mean it wasn't there.
As an example, you don't find Stetson's today much at Wal-Mart, but I know they exist.