Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

the.chikor · Nov 25, 2010

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Bengal and I have discussed this at length and I have come around to his way of thinking. I might not like the shoes that maker "X" produces but to beat on that drum only serves to cause potential harm to their commercial interests and serves no meaningful benefit for me.

I relaize that this is a forum where we discuss our opinions, but just as we can create a frenzy of favorable attention we can likewise dissuade and damage.

Additionally, to do so is just plain rude and uncouth.

luk-cha · Nov 25, 2010

Originally Posted by jjl5000

But i'll have to run them all around the block first so they look worn

haha chop chop!

Omega Man · Nov 25, 2010

Wow jjl5000, I think I just had a shoe-orgasm! The blue "Roys" are nice too.

Wes Bourne · Nov 25, 2010

Originally Posted by Roy

Thank you, it's my 3rd pair with Riccardo Bestetti. I have a pair on the way now that will be a bit more classic.

Yes those are initials, actually just the initial of my first name. 'R'

Pretty damn cool. Thanks for the photo essay.

Originally Posted by jjl5000

I always liked G&G's finishing with the fancy soles etc. but preferred EG's classic proportions (think lower facing and shorter toe caps). It would appear AS is arguably the best of both worlds.

That seems like a pretty accurate assessment. I think your pics showed off these aspects quite well.

Originally Posted by jjl5000

Starting at approx. 12 o'clock and working clockwise...

G&G Hughes (modified) in Rosewood - MH71
G&G Hughes (modified) in Vintage Rioja - MH71
EG Walcot in Midnight - 888
EG Canterbury in black - 888
EG Lichfield in black - 82
AS HG Moore in Burnished Chestnut - 19
EG Pelham (modified) in Bauxite - 606
EG Telford (modified) in Chestnut - 888
AS HG Moore in Vintage Cherry - 48

Roy · Nov 25, 2010

Originally Posted by jjl5000

Looking forward to seeing the pics Roy.

Here is my first pair of shoes:
They are purple. But it's difficult to photograph.

Here's my second pair. A chelsea boot based on the Corthay Wilfrid:

fritzl · Nov 25, 2010

Originally Posted by Roy

Riccardo

how did you discover him?

btw, nothing beats a wood pegged shoe...

fritzl · Nov 25, 2010

Originally Posted by the.chikor

Additionally, to do so is just plain rude and uncouth.

you're welcome, mate

i have to say, i met you and you're the kind of guy. thank you

fritzl · Nov 25, 2010

Originally Posted by the.chikor

Additionally, to do so is just plain rude and uncouth.

tc, please take my appologize to criticize your choÃces(styles)

it's pretty much unpopular to talk about personal encounters...

we met a few moons ago, you had your lovely fiance with you.

for me, you're the man... ...who took the risk to try a handful of makers...

it was a pleasure for me to see you in vienna.

ps: i wish you all the best with your louvely woman.

SpooPoker · Nov 25, 2010

Holy **** Roy. Thats amazing. What size are you?

bengal-stripe · Nov 26, 2010

Originally Posted by fritzl

how did you discover him?

I presume through Roy's fellow countryman (and Fritzl's favourite poster) T4phage, who has been using Bestetti for years.

Originally Posted by fritzl

btw, nothing beats a wood pegged shoe...

Even if those 'straight' pegs are corrupted in the service of a 'fancy' waist?
(Fritzl's bÃªte noire, well, one of many.)

fritzl · Nov 26, 2010

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

...

wo ist denn dein humor so plÃ¶tzlich hin verschwunden???

meister · Nov 26, 2010

Originally Posted by jjl5000

The AS are really very impressive and appear every bit as good as the current crop of G&G's. I'd say G&G still has the contemporary edge when it comes to their lasts and proportions. I'll let you decide whether that is positive or negative as it is clearly a matter of personal preference.

Just looking at the comparative shots of the G&Gs and AS handgrade shoes above - there is a common aesthetic - but I think you comment sums the issue up to a T.

Roy · Nov 26, 2010

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Holy **** Roy. Thats amazing. What size are you?
Usually about a 8,5/9 but these are bespoke.

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

I presume through Roy's fellow countryman (and Fritzl's favourite poster) T4phage, who has been using Bestetti for years.
You are right. T4 introduced me to Riccardo about a year ago. We've been to Riccardo's workshop for the last time in August. The nice thing about T4 is that he likes to help a beginner in bespoke like myself to find artisans and help make some choices.

clausc · Nov 26, 2010

I've posted this in the B&S thread, but got no comments.

Yay or nay on these Lidfort shoes?

Special offer at 130 USD from threedifferent.com (they've had the Boglioli offer recently). I like the brand (bought 3 pairs from Yoox), but not necessarily this selection, some models are a bit fashion-forward, but they are well made in Italy shoes.

clintonf · Nov 26, 2010

Originally Posted by jjl5000

Starting at approx. 12 o'clock and working clockwise...

G&G Hughes (modified) in Rosewood - MH71
G&G Hughes (modified) in Vintage Rioja - MH71
EG Walcot in Midnight - 888
EG Canterbury in black - 888
EG Lichfield in black - 82
AS HG Moore in Burnished Chestnut - 19
EG Pelham (modified) in Bauxite - 606
EG Telford (modified) in Chestnut - 888
AS HG Moore in Vintage Cherry - 48

Sorry to be "late to the show". I thought about keeping quiet as you already have many admirers of the shoes.

However, I have to comment upon your tastes. Very nice.

I would love to see if you could fit all of your shoes into a single camera shot

I hope that you get to wear them before the horrible winter sets in.

Enjoy (I'm not jealous, much -

)

Clint

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