Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II - Page 1032

Originally Posted by atia2 

I must say the most spectacular items in N&L today were the Poulsen Skone apron-stitched chukka boots in beige grain

Originally Posted by meister 

crante means knotched. So the rubber sole is attached to the leather by knotching? I suspect it means the rubber is sewn (knotched) onto the leather inner sole rather than just being glued on. Just my surmise.
This - along with that swan neck detailing around the vamp also favoured by EG. Masterpiece is regarded as slightly superior to EG quality so far ahead of C&J = the normal Poulsen sub-out maker.

In fact they look just like a Masterpiece pair I had from Paul Stuart some years ago.

Originally Posted by usctrojans31 

SHS - Manfield is worse than Cole Haan. I'm not sure if you like the brand, the fit, or whatever, but I've been floored by how bad it is when I was looking at them.

Originally Posted by mimo 

Also, the link doesn't specify how they're made, it just says "stitched".  But that doesn't really mean anything - what looks like a welt might be fake stitching for decoration with a glued sole - something I've seen a lot with "fashion" brands.  

Originally Posted by usctrojans31 

Mimo, thanks. I didn't even click the link.

Originally Posted by meister 

Masterpiece is regarded as slightly superior to EG quality.

Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon 

G&G Grosvenor

Originally Posted by Hampton 

NO SPOIL. People look at them again.

Awesome

Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson 

Carmina jumper boots in shell:



More pics here.

Originally Posted by Crat 

I'm making a Shoe Pictorial Index by shoe type on my native forum.
Should anyone want to check it out and PM me feedback regarding models or brands I've missed I'd be grateful. Its still under construction though.

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo 




Edward Green Cadogan for Carroll and Co, in Burgundy Antique (for sale, if interested)

Originally Posted by meister 

Probably one of the nicest if not the nicest pair'o dub monks ever.
I'm gonna say it. Carmina are the masters of shell IMO from what I see coming out of their workshops on these posts and on say Epaulet etc

Originally Posted by Roguls 


Also, the big money makers do exquisite work (GG, EG, St. Crispin's, etc.).

Originally Posted by jerrybrowne 

+1. EG shell is the best in the business. The finishing and consistency is unparalleled IMO.

Originally Posted by ThinkDerm 

examples to back this up?

Carmina used to be shell masters, I think their quality has gone downhill (from the photos I've seen)

Originally Posted by jerrybrowne 

Okay. You're putting me to work. What do you want to see?

I can post images of Vass, Alden, St.C and EG shell. Remember that I am lazy though.