Gaziano & Girling Deco Range 2010 - Page 12

No doubt, they eliminated the problems and produce awesome looking stuff, especially with their bespoke operation. I was just tempted because I have a certain aversion towards that kind of statements.

I'm not sold on this and agree with Son Of Saphir. Personally, I don't like the shape of the last but that's just my opinion. Secondly, of course G&G are going to say it is better, as they have been mentioning this Deco release for sometime now, so they are going to say it is the best on the market. I have seen some G&G bespoke and they are nice but I don't think the Deco is a "better quality" shoe than Anthony Cleverely or JL.

So the Deco will start from 1,250 British Pounds? That is 25% higher than AC shoes. AC is 950 British Pounds and they include lasted shoe trees and a nice box (not sure about it being hand made). How much is JLP?

Under Italian law, a company is only legally obliged to pay you twice a year, as long as they make up your whole salary with those payments.

Well Tony claims the boxes are handmade, doesn't mean it was handmade by him or anyone in England but who knows in reality. The Deco's waist's are all done by hand and I am sure that the finishing details of each shoe are much more precise and closer to that of a bespoke shoe. Not as experienced with JLP's prices so I unfortunately cannot give you any info there. But I have seen the Deco's in person and they look amazing to say the least!

While this would not surprise me then why do they even bother with contracts that are issued and intended to be legally bound by signatures?

Handmade parts of the shoes I can care about. Handmade boxes? I don't care if the boxes are made by hand by faries... the boxes won't sell me the shoe or "tip me over the edge" to buy the shoe. Nice touch, but that's it. The trees, even if fashioed by the elven technology of those cutsey pointed eared ladies in Lord of the Rings, won't even sell me the shoe... I think trees are an overpriced "necessity", but that's just me.

What is the deal maker or deal breaker is... you guessed it, the shoe itself.

As to G&G Deco shoes, the waist looks nice. Looks like lots of attention to detail. I am sure they are really good quality for the money. It wouldn't surprise me if they are better quality, in terms of amount of "handmadeness" than EG TD (about the same price). That said, I like the EG TD stuff and would probably buy it, but I am not feeling this Deco stuff (so far as I can see from the pictures) and don't see myself buying it. They are not working for me in terms of shape of the last and general styling.

Nice waist, fairy-made boxes... they are surely a welcome addition in the world of high end shoes. I am pleasantly surprised that the two Gs didn't just make the Deco as a tricked out version of their normal MTO range. I think in places where people have small feet (Japan) these shoes will sell like the proverbial hot-cakes. I think they look like a nice alternative for many an enthusiast... just not this Jamaican. J

Jon I will let you know whether they appear better than the AC's when I see them next month, I own a pair of AC and will take a look at more of them when I visit Tokyo in 2 weeks time. I think the Deco's will likely be better made and finished (I am sure G&G have had a good inspection of AC's), not necessarily to everyone a better looking shoe. The extreme sleekness is not everyone's cup of tea

1250 Pounds is a bit too rich for my blood. That seems fairly absurd for a RTW shoe, but I guess for those who have it all... Seems like there is a lot of emphasis on the marketing and the 'trappings,' if you will. That is not to say that there are not beautifully constructed; but the hand-made box and extreme waist treatment seem more cosmetic than anything else.

i think this price is VAT included too so minus 20% as of the 1st of Jan

I am keen to see a full picture of that Suede/Calf side gusset

Hope these pics haven't been posted before From Manolo.se

Damn, the waist on that loafer is tighter than a 12 year old's pussy.

lol bot quite PC but lol, there is a slight extension to the sole at the front and not as close cut from what TG tell me, he said basically like how i get my BS shoes cut - looks like i was ahead of my time

or styling q's from Vash