Posts by nutcracker

Quote:Originally Posted by Makoto Chan There's a shoe shop in Osaka called "Old Hat" that offers MTM shoes and boots for a similar price, about 40000 yen, or $400. I thought the shoes looked very good in person. I don't recall the...

Quote:Originally Posted by Makoto Chan There's a shoe shop in Osaka called "Old Hat" that offers MTM shoes and boots for a similar price, about 40000 yen, or $400. I thought the shoes looked very good in person. I don't recall the...

Quote:Originally Posted by add911_11 I think 'stigma' is something the western world created for the asian market. WIth my studying experience oversea, I believe everywhere has their own custom, so for Japan, their custom of...

Quote:Originally Posted by clee1982 Are we complain about Alden quality in a Japanese shoe tread now ? Made in China can be good as long as you are willing to pay for it... (and know what you're getting in the first place) yes I...

These shoes are what I believe are some of the efforts trying to crack the Alden code MIYAGI KOGYO`s version of the Modified Last, aka the MD last. At least they openly credit Alden as an inspiration. The fit is actually less edgy than...

Quote:Originally Posted by Makoto Chan Pretty boggled by this claim (which I'm not pinning on you, of course). Sounds like meaningless patter in the form of a humble-brag. sure, there is always gonna be some kind of generalisation...

Quote:Originally Posted by dieworkwear Does MITI do proxies? I highly doubt that there is a state-backed proxy service Unfortunately, I think chances are quite slim for someone to order a bespoke or MTO casework from Japan via...

Quote:Originally Posted by mimo I'm not sure, but I am tickled by your idea that American culture is represented by flaws and mistakes, and the Japanese by unwavering perfection.  I definitely did not want to imply that is the case...

I`m kind of interested in the human aspect of shoe making, so maybe I should reframe the issue of where the shoes are made. I often hear that Alden can only be made in USA. Great fitting and cosmetic flaws are all part of the charm that...

Quote:Originally Posted by Ilovelobbs Thank you Nutcracker - maybe the one on the left is 20....  Anyway, some home truth about Rom: The average salary in Romania might be some $400, but the truth is that most people do not earn...