Posts by Roger

Those are from a high-end line of SM (close to $1K retail), and, thus, are a helluva deal for $300. Congratulations! I think that the same shoe is currently selling on STP for $600. Some don't like the "ghost,"...

I think that this was a good question, Jumbie, and I have two responses: 1. Could you get the seller to measure the shoulders carefully using the A. Harris method? It seems to me that your request could be worded in such a way that...

Quote: Originally Posted by grimslade Dark grey. +10

Quote: Originally Posted by jcusey As do JL Paris and just about every English and Italian factory maker that I know about [use thermoplastic toe puffs]. The makers will say that synthetic toe puffs are better able to...

Quote: Originally Posted by sebastophoros wood is the traditional material for rtw shanks. metal is used in low-cost shoes. metallic shanks break easier than wooden ones, but are cheaper. bespoke shoemakers make...

Quote: Originally Posted by Golgotha As it was commented on the dpec forum earlier today, we are of the opinion that while the craftsmanship is excellent, some of the underlying materials are unworthy of a traditional...

Quote: Originally Posted by sebastophoros my technical english is a bit poor, but here's my summarised translation : As the tested shoe is a sub, the team did not mention the stains and irregularities of the upper...

Quote: Originally Posted by Geoff Gander If the price is closer to $336 (is that really what you paid??) then it's a no brainer and I'll be contacting Shyam straight away. They're listed as 1099 Malaysian...

An interesting post, if for nothing other than the pictures. Geoff Gander, you do, of course, know of P Lal. There, you can buy this shoe for $336 US. You would be hard pressed to do any better price-wise. You might scout eBay for...

On my MTM shirts, the shirtmaker gets it right, but on many RTW shirts, the shoulder seam is a little too far out for me. I quite like mafoofan's and Matt's sleeve/shoulder treatment and wonder whether a good RTW shirt can have the...