Posts by bengal-stripe

Kolde in Vienna and Crack in Northampton have quite a good reputation and will take orders for single hides, But of course, there are hundreds of leather merchants throughout Europe and they all should supply mail orders. (Payment might...

You might want to tell us which part of the world you are based, otherwise postage and duty might become prohibitively expensive. Also, do you need leather for uppers, bottom work (soles, welts etc.) or both?

Quote:Originally Posted by dopey It is odd, but they look normal from the side angle. I believe, at least partially, the perceived length of the shoe is a result of a short focal length (wide angle) used by the photographer. See...

Quote:Originally Posted by VRaivio Does Cleverley offer any guarantee as to the material's longevity? Presumably not! - But Cleverley does supply a pot of conditioner. - That's something, isn't it!

Quote:Originally Posted by chogall So in the case of reducing width or adding volume, they would have to relast the shoes and most likely making a new insole? And if bad enough, making a new upper? Or they just going to stretch or...

Quote:Originally Posted by nutcracker  I naturally assume Fukuda's trial method derives from his English training. Are there English makers that still do take home shoes? English bespoke shoes are traditionally fitted "in welt"....

Quote:Originally Posted by VRaivio I don't recall ever reading of another maker with a similar test pair that Fukuda offers. This must be next level dedication. John Lobb...

Quote:Originally Posted by Son Of Saphir this best thred ever make here it very very good. me like it very very much. Hello possum! - Why don't you drop the funny accent?!?

Quote:Originally Posted by add911_11 Hatchgrain is one of the stiffest leather I have ever encountered, be warned. Aren't you confusing the 'hatchgrain' with the 'Metta Katharina' stuff? The Metta Katharina leather is stiff and...

Quote:Originally Posted by Trompe le Monde This hasnt been mentioned but visitors to vienna can stop by the SHOE museum in the 8th districtl Watch out! - The museum is only open one afternoon per month (unless you come as a group...