Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II - Page 979

Originally Posted by bboysdontcryy 

Yes, though it's only moderately different.
So, all skins being equal, the AC is a much superior pair?
Any idea how pig skin shoes wear over time? They have a pig skin option and I'm deliberating between having the pig or the cow (hatch).

Originally Posted by greekgeek 

Really on just one pair, Tan Kiwi on dark brown shoes and I used it very sparingly, looks great.
Never heard of it, will check it out thanks.

Originally Posted by NAMOR 

What are your thoughts on installing plastic toe taps on high end shoes like G&G and st. Crispins. Obviously I would rather have metal toe taps but they are not available where I live. Another option of course is not installing any toe taps at all and wearing down the soles. I could then resole them at either b.nelson or saint Crispins. The latter would cost $300+ and the former would be considerably cheaper but the quality much lower.
I think I'd rather have plastic toe taps on a saint crispin boots for 3+ years instead of 2 years of saint Crispins and 1 ++++++++ years of b Nelson

Originally Posted by mr monty 

1. send the shoes to B. Nelson for metal sunken toe taps
2. when needed, get new soles from B. Nelson. He has high end soles for high end shoes.
3. if you rotate all the shoes you have (and future shoes), you shouldn't need to get anything resoled for the next 10-15 years. I haven't had a pair of shoes resole in over 30 years.

Originally Posted by Gdot 

I wouldn't say that one is superior to the other in terms of construction/quality. They probably are remarkably similar in that regard. Both represent the pinnacle of English RTW construction. It comes down to that which is more suitable for you.
Pigskin is typical softer, more flexible and much less able to hold a shape in the long run than calf leathers. For that particular shoe I personally would stick with a hatch or pin grain if you want a texture. I think of pig skin as being appropriate for less formal styles such as moccasin construction, split toes, etc. etc.

Originally Posted by NAMOR 

What are your thoughts on installing plastic toe taps on high end shoes like G&G and st. Crispins. Obviously I would rather have metal toe taps but they are not available where I live.

Originally Posted by NAMOR 

What are your thoughts on installing plastic toe taps on high end shoes like G&G and st. Crispins. Obviously I would rather have metal toe taps but they are not available where I live. Another option of course is not installing any toe taps at all and wearing down the soles. I could then resole them at either b.nelson or saint Crispins. The latter would cost $300+ and the former would be considerably cheaper but the quality much lower.
I think I'd rather have plastic toe taps on a saint crispin boots for 3+ years instead of 2 years of saint Crispins and 1 ++++++++ years of b Nelson

Originally Posted by add911_11 


Flickr 上 CHA-K 的 DSC03075
Flickr 上 CHA-K 的 DSC03079
Flickr 上 CHA-K 的 DSC03078
Pretty expensive both worth it, also it is not as narrow as I thought.

Originally Posted by mr monty 

1. send the shoes to B. Nelson for metal sunken toe taps
2. when needed, get new soles from B. Nelson. He has high end soles for high end shoes.
3. if you rotate all the shoes you have (and future shoes), you shouldn't need to get anything resoled for the next 10-15 years. I haven't had a pair of shoes resole in over 30 years.

Originally Posted by Gdot 

Namor isn't fooling me. He won't keep a pair of shoes long enough to need a resole. He's the most fickle shoe geek on the fora. After a half dozen wearings he's pretty much guaranteed to be movin' on to greener pastures.

Originally Posted by jerrybrowne 

Good points all. Not sure I would resole a pair of SCs anywhere besides at the factory though. They have a very special finish on their soles and have a pegged waist that might get screwed up somewhere else.

Originally Posted by mr monty 

1. send the shoes to B. Nelson for metal sunken toe taps
2. when needed, get new soles from B. Nelson. He has high end soles for high end shoes.
3. if you rotate all the shoes you have (and future shoes), you shouldn't need to get anything resoled for the next 10-15 years. I haven't had a pair of shoes resole in over 30 years.

Originally Posted by greekgeek 

^ Looking great Mac! Machine stitch apron >> handstitched apron on Indy boots.

Originally Posted by NAMOR 

Swung by the SF barneys. C&J Cranford Black Calf vs Lowndes Navy Suede.