Gaziano & Girling Appreciation & Shoe Appreciation Thread (including reviews, purchases, pictures)

[bboysdontcryy]

Here are clearer pictures of my Girling shoes with a somewhat racy lining.

Nick of Bespoke England is a real gentleman who updated me periodically on the status of my order, provided advice on how different leather colours will match, and is shockingly prompt in his e-mail replies. Seems really passionate about what he's doing.

I realized that one probably has to size down on the lazy man shoes though. I orderd my usual Girling size but realized I should have sized down by 1/2. Nothing insoles won't help resolve however.

Pictures from Bespoke England -- http://bespoke-england.tumblr.com/

 

[add911_11]



Here are clearer pictures of my Girling shoes with a somewhat racy lining.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Nick of Bespoke England is a real gentleman who updated me periodically on the status of my order, provided advice on how different leather colours will match, and is shockingly prompt in his e-mail replies. Seems really passionate about what he's doing.

I realized that one probably has to size down on the lazy man shoes though. I order my usual Girling size but realized I should have sized down by 1/2. Nothing insoles won't help resolve however.

Pictures from Bespoke England -- http://bespoke-england.tumblr.com/

Cool to know that you size down on G&G sizes, I often need to size up for G&G in relation to other usual British suspects.

I have reasonably worn in my hatchgrain as well, you shall see it in the flesh very soon

 

[Hampton]

Spoo I found your shoes:

 

[bboysdontcryy]

I size up too. But for the Lazy man, it's different. I think because of the elastic gussets. You went to Uppingham to visit Bespoke England? How was the place? A lot of Girlings there?

 

[claes500]

Cross from shoe damage thread

Before wear

After wear

Decos (Bowlly in the first pic and Holden in last)

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

^ How is the vamp creasing holding up?

 

[add911_11]



I size up too. But for the Lazy man, it's different. I think because of the elastic gussets. You went to Uppingham to visit Bespoke England? How was the place? A lot of Girlings there?

The shop is actually very small, even smaller than the Cleverley store in the UK. he does not have a big selection of shoes, but some decent models exists. I must say Nick is a very passionate person on his trade. It was a nice time when I went to the shop and the small town.

For those into bargain hunting, you are lucky if you wear UK8 in G&G, most of the stock sample is made in his size (UK8).

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

p.s. some of his true gem are not on his website.

 

[bboysdontcryy]

I actually think that, viewed from the soles, the Decos are significantly more elegant. That spade-like sole is amazing and to-die-for.

However, IMO, viewed from the top, the Decos seem to be only a marginal improvement (in terms of aesthetics) over the already sleek shoes made by Girling (and other brands).

The shop is actually very small, even smaller than the Cleverley store in the UK. he does not have a big selection of shoes, but some decent models exists. I must say Nick is a very passionate person on his trade. It was a nice time when I went to the shop and the small town.

For those into bargain hunting, you are lucky if you wear UK8 in G&G, most of the stock sample is made in his size (UK8).

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

p.s. some of his true gem are not on his website.

Looks like a trip to Uppingham to visit Nick's shop is in order

 

[Frank the sheep]



The shop is actually very small, even smaller than the Cleverley store in the UK. he does not have a big selection of shoes, but some decent models exists. I must say Nick is a very passionate person on his trade. It was a nice time when I went to the shop and the small town.

For those into bargain hunting, you are lucky if you wear UK8 in G&G, most of the stock sample is made in his size (UK8).

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

p.s. some of his true gem are not on his website.

I'm a UK8...really need to visit him when i'm in London later this summer

 

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I'm a UK8...really need to visit him when i'm in London later this summer

Plan the trip, Uppingham is a relatively remote quiet town outside Leicester. Plenty of driving from London.

 

[in stitches]



Nick of Bespoke England is a real gentleman who updated me periodically on the status of my order, provided advice on how different leather colours will match, and is shockingly prompt in his e-mail replies. Seems really passionate about what he's doing.

i try not to play favorites, but nick might be my favorite e-tailer of all time. hober is right up there too.

 

[nutcracker]



Plan the trip, Uppingham is a relatively remote quiet town outside Leicester. Plenty of driving from London.

Any word on the actual G&G boutique in London? I thought it was supposed to open late last year.

 

[add911_11]



Any word on the actual G&G boutique in London? I thought it was supposed to open late last year.

I am not aware that there is one. Their is another show room in Morgan Savile Row, but I don't think the shop has any stocks. Further I don't want to bother Joe or Michael about shoes.

 

[bboysdontcryy]



i try not to play favorites, but nick might be my favorite e-tailer of all time. hober is right up there too.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[Saratorial_Splender]



i try not to play favorites, but nick might be my favorite e-tailer of all time. hober is right up there too.

+1

Nick is a rare treasure these days. Keep supporting him and Bespoke England.