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post #106 of 839
4/7/09 at 4:13pm
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Originally Posted by AnGeLiCbOrIs View Post
Cliff surprised me with a free pair of shoes in a very original design.
I think they will be great for the summer.
















WOW. This just made me sick as I should have placed my order for those brown caps loooong ago.

Damn.
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post #107 of 839
4/7/09 at 4:17pm
For heaven's sake! I can't help but feel envy.
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post #108 of 839
4/7/09 at 5:28pm
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After seeing the toe on this I think I will commission a full brogue in antique chestnut from Cliff. Perhaps the brown cap toe, too!
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post #109 of 839
4/8/09 at 6:43am
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Would be nice to see a pic of his lasted shoe trees. Does anyone know if he makes them himself or does he farm it out to a company in Northampton which does this?

you can answer it yourself. why should a small operation like his, make trees themselves?

especially after he got a lot of business from here...
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post #110 of 839
4/8/09 at 1:13pm
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Mr. Roberts latest Balmoral shoe is quite elegant and is further kindling my interest in his products

I look forward to seeing his future offerings using a squared last (similar to EG's 888)

Would be nice to see a pic of his lasted shoe trees. Does anyone know if he makes them himself or does he farm it out to a company in Northampton which does this?

The lasted trees are in the first pics in the thread. He charges his cost - 35 GBP.
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post #111 of 839
4/8/09 at 1:19pm
Are there pics of finished boots?
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post #112 of 839
4/8/09 at 1:23pm
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Are there pics of finished boots?

http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...8&postcount=80
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post #113 of 839
4/10/09 at 10:50am
This pretty much inspired me to join the forum, so thanks. Once I get some cash together I'm going to go and pay a visit to Cliff to get some fine Balmorals.
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post #114 of 839
4/10/09 at 10:53am
Any updated pictures of those brogues yet?
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post #115 of 839
4/10/09 at 11:09am
This dude is set for life...he owns you a free pair every year Amnon
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post #116 of 839
4/11/09 at 11:19am
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Lots of balmoral boot threads cropping up lately. I like the look

How many here would wear this boot with chino/jeans?

I understand that the blutcher variation of such a boot would be considered more informal. But I do prefer the cleaner lines of the model shown. Reminds me of the sleekness of my RMW chelsea boots.

So, wearable with chino/jeans?

Lear
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post #117 of 839
4/11/09 at 11:28am
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Lots of balmoral boot threads cropping up lately. I like the look

How many here would wear this boot with chino/jeans?

I understand that the blutcher variation of such a boot would be considered more informal. But I do prefer the cleaner lines of the model shown. Reminds me of the sleekness of my RMW chelsea boots.

So, wearable with chino/jeans?

Lear

I wear my balmorals at every opportunity. It's the weather (I don't like to get them wet) rather than my choice of trousers that dictates if they get worn or not! If you'd wear oxford shoes with jeans or chinos there's not a lot of difference in wearing the boot.
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post #118 of 839
4/11/09 at 1:47pm
Fritzl....(Ay329 puts his head down....) you are right, he likely farms out the lasted shoe trees. Dean Girling mentioned to me there is one company that virtually everyone uses in the Northampton area

FYI everyone, I put my deposit down for my special balmoral boot via Cliff...ETA 10-12 weeks

Now I'm considering a monk strap and a balmoral semi-brogue

If this works out...its nice to have a more affordable alternative to G&G and EG...presuming the quality of his work is comparable
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post #119 of 839
4/12/09 at 5:38am
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These are turning out fantastic! I'll post larger pictures of these and the boots when I receive them.

The nail pattern looks oddly familiar

I can't wait to see the chisel toe last.









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post #120 of 839
4/12/09 at 8:13am
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I wear my balmorals at every opportunity. It's the weather (I don't like to get them wet) rather than my choice of trousers that dictates if they get worn or not! If you'd wear oxford shoes with jeans or chinos there's not a lot of difference in wearing the boot.

I'm thinking along the same lines Tangfastic. Thanks.

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These are turning out fantastic! I'll post larger pictures of these and the boots when I receive them.

The nail pattern looks oddly familiar

I can't wait to see the chisel toe last.

AnGeLiCbOrIs, any idea as to whether a customer can visit him to get measured? I could get to Northamton in a jiffy.

Lear
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