Quote:Originally Posted by Stebbin Got the notice that these badboys I ordered from Shanghai Tianzi Shoes has shipped and I should receive them next week. Full goodyear welt, dark brown calf leather for around $230. I'll post pics...
Quote:Originally Posted by AdamWill meister: we were actually talking about panamas at that point (hence the 'weave'). but I'm sure the pointer will be useful for someone. I've never seen an Akubra myself...they don't seem to make...
Quote:Originally Posted by AdamWill manofkent: hey, good point - I neglected to mention that the very fine weaves are actually more fragile, so even if you're loaded, it's not necessarily a good idea to go for the ultra-premium...
Quote:Originally Posted by mxgreen I remember Rebel posting a few years ago that he had determined (I believe, after speaking with C&J) that the RL Bentons are rebadged Belgraves. That is, that they are handgrade.
Thanks for that...