Posts by SimonC

Length is 12.75" from the very back of the heel to the tip of the toe. Width appears to be 4.4" across the widest part of the shoe, measured with the ruler at right angles to the shoe.

One pair of black calf Crockett & Jones Connaught captoe, UK size 10.5 'F' width fitting (normal width). Worn four times, but they're just a little wide for me, so I'm going to have to buy the E width. Polished after each wear,...

Quote: They've been pushing to upscale their image (and prices). Seems to be working, at least in certain demographics. I find this interesting - I used to own a couple of Coach pieces in good quality leather -...

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This is interesting. I started out on AAAC, and buying on eBay. I'd check the AA sales forum occasionally, but there wasn't sufficient volume there to make it something worth checking more frequently. I then joined SF after reading...

Photos in a moment - measurements as follows: Top of collar to bottom of tails - 31.5" Top of shoulder seam to top of other shoulder seam - 18.5" Top of shoulder seam to end of sleeve - 24" (non-functioning cuffs,...

Lucked out today - found a Brioni jacket - it was 4 years ago I last found a Brioni piece at a thriftstore. I brought it on the spot, but it's a little too large for me (and probably a little mature for my style) so I've put it on the...

Brioni 'Roman Style' sportcoat - midnight blue / silver & grey houndstooth plaid with a very subtle bronze and light blue overcheck. 48% Wool, 52% Silk. Two-button single breasted with silver Brioni buttons. Tagged as a 40R, and...

Quite a frustrating trip today - lots of nice stuff that didn't fit: Beautiful Brioni loafers - like Tods, very flexible. £19.99 Pair of Church's brown suede bluchers. £34.99 Pair of bespoke riding boots - no makers label, but...

T K Maxx appear to have taken delivery of a load of Daks suits. As always, there is a mix of styles and qualities, but I got a very fine summer-weight wool model, full canvassed with mother of pearl buttons and functioning cuffs for 150...