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Originally Posted by laufer
IMHO for those prices I am better off visiting Austro-Hungarians and getting fully bespoke shoes.

exactly
 

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Originally Posted by mrmax
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Carmina midnight cordovan monks MTO.


Sweet.
 

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Originally Posted by kal249
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I've just ordered a MTO Dover and the charge was £860 (the prices have just gone up)
top drawer must be at least £1300 now


Thanks.

I'm sure they'll be great shoes, but IMHO those prices are excessive to say the least.
 

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Originally Posted by oranjes
My second MTO shoes. These are Vass styled monkstraps, made in Vietnam.


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Much appreciate you guys' criticisms and comments.


Very nice especially the steampunkish buckle.
 

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Originally Posted by Groover
Yeah good question, the stock dover comes with a double leather sole all the way through (not HAF) so I guess the waist is relatively flat.

Assuming you went for a double leather sole the options on the waist would be somewhat limited. I would expect EG to encourage a HAF sole if you wanted something doing, IE nails, bevelling etc.

I'm down in London in a couple of weeks, If I get chance I'll try and pop in to see what they suggest.


yes do so as it would be an interesting project

i am not keen on how EG do HAF i would rather have the plain double but if they could finish it similar to this Delos pair then i would really consider it

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Originally Posted by Groover
The distance between the brogue line and the start of the medallion looks similar, which leads me to conclude the size of the shoe is having an affect on how much space is left between the end of the medallion and the front of the shoe.
Yes, this is the main reason for medallions to look like they're of different proportions on similar shoes. And this is also why they look a bit smaller and further back on NORE's shoes. IIRC, he wears size 11 or 12 shoes. The other example is probably smaller.
 

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Originally Posted by laufer
Is this with or without VAT. If it is without VAT then the price for us Americans is £732. This is still steep for the pair of shoes I must admit that the EG prices are slowly turning me away from their offerings. IMHO for those prices I am better off visiting Austro-Hungarians and getting fully bespoke shoes.

Hi

Yes the prices include VAT. I must say that specials (such as the Halifax) are being quoted at well over £900). I think bespoke is really only an option if you have really mis-shapen feet or always have trouble getting shoes to fit etc. You must remember that top notch bespoke costs well over £3000 for one pair!! I'm sure that those prices are also on the rise. I've always thought that EG are the best RTW maker by a long way but you're right its getting mighty pricey!!
 

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Originally Posted by kal249
I think bespoke is really only an option if you have really mis-shapen feet or always have trouble getting shoes to fit etc.

not true

Originally Posted by kal249
You must remember that top notch bespoke costs well over £3000 for one pair!!

you can have it for less...
 

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Originally Posted by fritzl
not true



you can have it for less...


So why else would you have bespoke other than really having to have it because of some physical problems with your feet?? Unless you just had more money than sense!
 

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Originally Posted by kal249
Hi

Yes the prices include VAT. I must say that specials (such as the Halifax) are being quoted at well over £900). I think bespoke is really only an option if you have really mis-shapen feet or always have trouble getting shoes to fit etc. You must remember that top notch bespoke costs well over £3000 for one pair!! I'm sure that those prices are also on the rise. I've always thought that EG are the best RTW maker by a long way but you're right its getting mighty pricey!!



There is no argument that EG makes exceptional shoes. I really like Falkrik. I think it is unique and beautiful shoe. I have been thinking about buying it but the ever increasing price is huge turn off. For time being I am sticking with bespoke from Herr Maftei Granted Maftei shoes are not going to win Style Forum beauty contest against EG but IMHO comfort and fit should come first.

The reason I like bespoke shoes is comfort. There is no break in period they fit perfectly straight from the box.
 

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Originally Posted by SpooPoker
Two greenies on one page! Who's sellin?
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Luk, those look like the Lobb Ashley.


these puppies are Delos Beespoke
 

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