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post #16 of 56
11/30/10 at 4:06am
Fantastic looking shoes. If you've already got the other bases covered, it's an interesting option.
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post #17 of 56
11/30/10 at 4:53am
I really honestly tried to like this style of shoe, and considered it for my most recent order from Koji Suzuki. I looked and looked, and finally identified this pair and this pair as being the most appealing. In the end, I realized that I would like them even more if they were actual lace ups, so I didin't pull the trigger. I do like loafers, and hope to have a pair of elegan slipons like the EG Bamford, so my dislike is not due to a general aversion to slip ons.

Bic
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post #18 of 56
11/30/10 at 5:50am
I have ordered a pair like these. It will be medium-brown suede with an elastic only on one side and without brogueing. Should have a fitting at the end of December or beginning of January.
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post #19 of 56
11/30/10 at 8:26am
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Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post

this is a noice pair of shoes. go for it...
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post #20 of 56
11/30/10 at 8:46am
I didn't think I liked this style, but both of those pairs look terrific.
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post #21 of 56
11/30/10 at 9:43am
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Originally Posted by Michael Ay329 View Post
E.T., skip the bespoke process, and get the pictured shoe from LS, presuming they have your size

Its half the price of bespoke, the quality of construction compares favorably to the finest stuff made by G&G, the leather quality is excellent and the fit is fantastic due to the forgiving nature of the side gussetting.

If my latest Clifford Roberts experiment does not meet my expectations, I'm running to LSBH to purchase this shoe in my size.

The shoe looks way nicer in person. The smaller brogueing & punching, coupled with the gorgeous last shape make this the finest RTW shoe every made.

Thanks - its not a bad idea. Though I believe the shoe is available only in black in RTW.
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post #22 of 56
11/30/10 at 9:44am
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Thanks for the comments everyone.
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post #23 of 56
11/30/10 at 10:21am
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Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post
Thanks - its not a bad idea. Though I believe the shoe is available only in black in RTW.

they will be available in bordo' next year i hear thru the grapevine
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post #24 of 56
11/30/10 at 10:23am
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Originally Posted by luk-cha View Post
they will be available in bordo' next year i hear thru the grapevine

i read it on the ls blog.
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post #25 of 56
11/30/10 at 10:43am
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Hmm, interesting - thanks guys
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post #26 of 56
11/30/10 at 2:51pm
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Originally Posted by Arrogant Bastard View Post
It's neither fish nor fowl. It just seems like the lazy man's attempt to pass a slip-on off as a laceup. Sort of like a really expensive, high quality clip-on tie.

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post #27 of 56
11/30/10 at 4:16pm
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Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post
.........elastic-sides but with faux laces. Kinda liking the look.

To quote your avatar, Francis Urquhart: "You might well think that; I couldn't possibly comment"


For American readers, who might not have seen the television series with the late Ian Richardson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Urquhart
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post #28 of 56
11/30/10 at 4:57pm
They are beautiful in person. A unique looking shoe and I love the AC last. I have a pair and always get nice compliments when I wear them. The LS website says the Churchill is coming out in burgundy next year.
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post #29 of 56
11/30/10 at 5:06pm
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Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley View Post
Thinking of ordering a bespoke pair in this configuration - elastic-sides but with faux laces. Kinda liking the look. Any thoughts on this unconventional design?



i'd like more w/out the faux laces.

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Originally Posted by luk-cha View Post
in fact it has a internal skin stiched seam - a monk is, in that style fairly impossible to do totally seamless - but it is a great shoe!

after seeing the 2010 i must say that i liked it better in the photo...i don't like the lack of stitching on the buckles...
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post #30 of 56
11/30/10 at 5:23pm
Can someone explain the appeal of these shoes to me?
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