Bespoke England - Fine Shoes and Accessories; Official Affiliate Thread - Page 11

The 1 MTO is because I wanted a Monk style boot instead of the lace up, so had a Arran modified.

I wanted a slip-on that may pass casual inspection as dress shoes. So had a medallion-less Chester made.

Unfortunately I do not know all the various elements I can change on a MTO, since I went to the process with just those criteria. I am sure Nick will be more than happen to tell you all the things you can change in an MTO though. He is really a pleasure to purchase from.

Nick was having some trouble with his spam filter and customer emails were going into junk. I just got an apologetic reply from him about six weeks after my initial email. Overall, Nick has been very helpful.

many thanks

Shipping is no longer included in the price?

What about if someone doesn't opt for the shoe trees?

Hi Nick,

I ordered a pair of shoes and specified that metal flushed toe taps be installed.

Can you confirm that it will be done?

Hi Nick,

 

I just read about the spam filter issues.  I wanted to follow up on our email correspondence?  Please PM when you have the time.

 

Thanks.

 

Arthur
 

I have bought over a dozen pairs from Nick. Always the best service. Started with some MTO and now I am on my 5th Deco. Much better than EG IMHO.

Trees are optional, however, it is foolish to spend the money on a nice pair of MTO shoes and not get the appropriate lasted shoe trees to go with them. They will save the shoes and extend their life by years. after market trees are OK, but they will never keep the original shape of the last.
Edited by Saratorial_Splender - 9/2/12 at 5:23pm

I could not agree more, they help maintain the integrity of the shoe and last while mitigating creases. Also necessary for travel.

nycxandy, G&G's lasts have such strong curves that no regular shoe trees will do them any good. More likely they will only stretch the sculpted figure to creases. When the pair finally gives up after a decade or two, you will still have the G&G shoe trees which can be spared or sold with a hefty price.

I've actually had quite a good luck pairing my skinny G&G shoes with La Cordonnerie Anglaise's slim profile EM500 shoe trees. Slim and curvy, solid beech construction, it fits quite well (no overstretching). I don't keep shoe trees for more than a few days though...

Where can you buy these shoe trees?