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post #16 of 284
10/2/11 at 7:22pm
Carmina.

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post #17 of 284
10/3/11 at 6:13am
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Originally Posted by MalfordOfLondon View Post

Loving the Vass double monks in shell.
I purchased these dark brown wingtips from eBay a few days back. I think they're by the same makers that are responsible for the Gieves & Hawkes shell shoes.
Should have some better photos when they actually arrive.
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Carmina.
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Malford - they look like teddie's Carmina's - very nice, gents.
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post #18 of 284
10/3/11 at 6:14am
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Adam - looking good!

Darltons I guess.

What are the boots?
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post #19 of 284
10/3/11 at 6:37am
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Adam - looking good!
Darltons I guess.
What are the boots?

Looks like the C&J for Brooks Brothers boot.
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post #20 of 284
10/3/11 at 8:30am
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Looks like the C&J for Brooks Brothers boot.

Yep.
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post #21 of 284
10/3/11 at 9:13am
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Originally Posted by jhcam8 View Post

Darltons I guess.

what makes them so desirable. i really want to know?
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post #22 of 284
10/3/11 at 9:16am
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what makes them so desirable. i really want to know?

The wingtips are made on 325 last which fits me very well and cordovan needs very little maintenance so they are good beater shoes,for me at least.
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post #23 of 284
10/3/11 at 9:32am
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what makes them so desirable. i really want to know?

They're shell, which either appeals to you or not. If not, then nothing would make them desirable to you. If you're a fan of shell, then these are shell shoes that aren't made by Alden - which appeals to me due to their higher than shitty build quality. Also, the last fits my foot well.
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post #24 of 284
10/3/11 at 9:39am
The RL Wingtip Darlton are the most versatile shoes in my wardrobe. It's the perfect last / design for shell in my opinion.
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post #25 of 284
10/3/11 at 9:40am
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They're shell, which either appeals to you or not. If not, then nothing would make them desirable to you. If you're a fan of shell, then these are shell shoes that aren't made by Alden - which appeals to me due to their higher than shitty build quality. Also, the last fits my foot well.

you're welcome, joe. shell appeals to me.

i just wanted to get behind the hype. iirc, they are made by c&j, which is a mid tier producer under the aspect of construction and quality. agreed, better than alden.

they are rather expensive for what they are. the last is uninspiring and the heel is a massive block. in other words. the balance, what makes a shoe, is not really given.

if they fit you well. this is all what matters.
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post #26 of 284
10/3/11 at 9:41am
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Originally Posted by fritzl View Post

you're welcome, joe. shell appeals to me.
i just wanted to get behind the hype. iirc, they are made by c&j, which is a mid tier producer under the aspect of construction and quality. agreed, better than alden.
they are rather expensive for what they are. the last is uninspiring and the heel is a massive block. in other words. the balance, what makes a shoe, is not really given.
if they fit you well. this is all what matters.

At their full price of $800 I wouldn't consider them for a second. I'd get something like Vass. At the $397.5 I paid for my pair, they seem like good value for money.
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post #27 of 284
10/3/11 at 9:46am
And now for something slightly different...
Vintage E.T. Wright mahogany shell cordovan wingtips.

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post #28 of 284
10/3/11 at 10:06am
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And now for something slightly different...
Vintage E.T. Wright mahogany shell cordovan wingtips.

Those are friggin bad-ass.
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post #29 of 284
10/3/11 at 10:14am
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they are rather expensive for what they are. the last is uninspiring and the heel is a massive block. in other words. the balance, what makes a shoe, is not really given.

I suppose this is really subjective. Many would say the same about the shoes made in the Austro-Hungarian tradition that you so covet.
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post #30 of 284
10/3/11 at 10:29am
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At their full price of $800 I wouldn't consider them for a second. I'd get something like Vass. At the $397.5 I paid for my pair, they seem like good value for money.

thanks
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