Posts by VRaivio

FlyingMonkey, I knew uncle Gianni was one naughty powerhouse, but I had no idea he was such a prick. I must read more. Where is your quote from?

Scott Schuman's identical shell cordovan Aldens: one cared for and shoe tree'd, the other beaten with an ugly stick. I'd like to see our active member mcarthur give some punishment to his pairs one day. Patina is beautiful.

This may be a re-post, but here we go: Koji 'Spigola' Suzuki. I just love the contours and proportions on this model so much I'm calling this a Masterpiece.

Have I got something in my eyes or is Agnelli truly wearing one loafer with one boot? http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_jKzgD4pKhNk/R9nKv99N6II/AAAAAAAAASA/ifdrNCXYnFc/s1600-h/Italian+Ices.jpg

D.W., you have my thanks, as always. The reason I ask is that I may some day have a pair made, likely with someone who's willing to work with the customer's chosen skins.

...I mistyped: what I meant to ask was the price for the skins alone. I know crocs and 'gators are expensive as the beasts must be fed with meat and they grow slowly, but just how expensive, there's the rub.

Thread subscription bump. Some fine boots in this thread.

The skins on those pairs must the finest on the market, the scales are so smooth, tiny and clean. They will age very well indeed. Anyone have info on the pricing of skins of this caliber?

...well, now, here I sit, thinking that I've really seen it all, and then Spigola ups the ante. Gorgeous example of man's victory over leather.

Quote:Originally Posted by jhilla This is actually about as restrained as Santo Barilla gets.  I like to call him "Pitti the clown".  Remember this picture? Must have caught him in between fittings.  In all serious though, I do...