Posts by wilhelm

Gentlemen, It's been a few years since my previous overland trip in Asia, but in November this year I'll try finding my way through Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Although my wardrobe covers business and city vacations well, it is...

There's only a few shops worth visiting. Some suggestions: Skomaker Dagestad (Josefines gate 2) - Norway's only proper shoe shop. Small, but good. Closes early, though. Royal Menswear (Holbergs gate 30) - Mostly a MTM shop, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by medtech_expat Thanks, Wilhelm. Did you go with the lasted shoe trees as well? What was the damage? I wanted to wait until I had checked if the shoes actually fit before ordering...

Quote: Originally Posted by medtech_expat 1) how many times did you visit Springline? Was it just for the initial measurements, or also when the lasts were finished? I make it to London a few times a year, but not sure...

Here are mine, from S&H:

Quote: Originally Posted by guster Wilhelm: What are those suede shoes. I like them They are made to order by Cliff Roberts of Northampton on a bespoke last from Spring Line.

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Ay329 Curious, did you try a mock sample shoe with Cliff in order to test the last? No. Quote: Originally Posted by Slewfoot Very nice color on the...

Yes, I visited Spring Line in person, which was a nice experience. The last maker easily spotted the cause of why most shoes don't fit me particularly well, and suggested ways to avoid those problems. He also helped me choose a nice last...

I received my suede shoes from Cliff today, and love them: They are made on a bespoke last from Spring Line of Northampton and fit my oddly shaped feet better than any other shoe I've worn. Cliff got all my requested details...