Posts by ncdobson

Quote: Originally Posted by PipersSon  ^^ Glad to hear the boots are good looking. It's the likely custom duty (for the US) that is making me pause on those boots. IIRC Around 200 pounds shipped (cost of boot plus...

Quote: Originally Posted by bucksfan  PSA for AE shell lovers:   1) AE Bradley shell cordovan split-toe blucher is currently on the AE website for $250....

I ordered AS Eden monks (last 87) in burgundy shell cordovan on Sep. 19, and they just arrived this morning. They're gorgeous and fit perfectly, a minor miracle given my complete lack of experience with English shoe sizes. Here are...

I'm considering buying brogued boots as yard-work/winter wear & would like some help.   1) Do leather soles really work well with a working boot? I imagine them being too slick & subject to soaking.   2) I'm a...

Anyone tried the Holyrood by Cheaney?

I've also admired shoes on the Ben Silver website but would prefer not to pay their markup. What last is the Hampton spectator made on?

My recently purchased 10D wingtips were uncomfortably tight in the toe-box & across the vamp, but clearly were the right size. I took them to my local cobbler for a conservative stretch (I know, shell allegedly doesn't stretch),...

Is there a C&J last comparison chart somewhere comparable to those on the AE and Alfred Sargent websites?

Quote: Originally Posted by ar3nbe  I originally posted this in the Aussie thread, but the guys thought I should come ask the experts here. I'm needing a little help on AE, last 5 sizing. For reference my UK size is a...

I jumped on the recent RL sale & bought my 1st pair of C&J shells. I trusted the website's size guide & went down from my usual US10.5D to 10D. The shoes fit like a glove and are comfortable as long as I don't stand or...