Posts by nutcracker

Patina works by Yusuke Ito Ito worked as a Patineur / colorist, and also as a quality control supervisor for Pierre Corthay, Paris. You may have seen him @ Leffot's NYshow. He now has a career in Japan, doing shows here and...

Quote:Originally Posted by chobochobo Sole of the shoe says "LOBB Hi Chobochobo, Here are some other JLP Bespokes owned by other styleforum members but you're right, JLP Bespokes don't have the JL logo stamped on the soles like...

Quote:Originally Posted by chogall United Arrow's CEO again? I think the owner may have been inspired by Mr. Shigematsu pointy shoes, and may have realized they didn't look so good in person

Quote:Originally Posted by chobochobo Japanese LOBB isn't the same thing as JLP bespoke. ??? Those are JLP Bespoke ordered through JL boutique in Tokyo. They cost the owner roughly ¥800K JPY ($8000 USD)

Trial shoes by Marquess ain't too shabby either.. lazyman trial shoes.... oouuchhhh

X-Post from the JL thread..... A fascinating pair of JLP Bespoke recently showed up on a Japanese auction Phillip II style oxfords with Pointed Toes. In mint condition.... buyers remorse, I suppose.

A fascinating pair of JLP Bespoke recently showed up on a Japanese auction Phillip II style oxfords with Pointed Toes. In mint condition.... buyers remorse, I suppose.

Quote:Originally Posted by bengal-stripe English bespoke shoes are traditionally fitted "in welt". The (proper) upper is made, gets lasted, heel and toe stiffener are in place, and the welt is fully stitched. At this stage a...

Quote:Originally Posted by bengal-stripe John Lobb (Paris) http://coolechicstyletodressitalian.blogspot.co.uk/2008/11/bespoke-shoe-john-lobb-paris.html and a few other French makers (here Anthony Delos) do the same...

Quote:Originally Posted by clee1982 I am not doubting trial shoes, just doubting the need for all the details. Yeah, I see your point now Gotta make it pretty so they're not embarrassing to wear to work... but yeah, they're gonna...