Posts by bengal-stripe

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...

Quote:Originally Posted by HRoi I am liking this world where I can trade blackberries for shooz What kind of blackberry do you want to swap - the fruity or the electronic variety?

Quote:Originally Posted by alloy13 What's the difference between shoes with high instep and shoes with great volume under the vamp? Or are these the same? Not necessarily the same! - You don't want to have too much empty...

Quote:Originally Posted by Ilovelobbs How do you do these Spoiler Warnings?Highlight the text/picture you want to "spoil", then click "spoiler" icon (all black) on top. [[SPOILER]]

Quote:Originally Posted by Pembers Also: I'm not sure about this, but does the script on the insole mean that they are Top Drawer?Quote:Originally Posted by PhiloVance ^^^Nope, just means they're old Here is a Japanese guide...