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post #76 of 134

11/26/11 at 7:35pm

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post #77 of 134

11/28/11 at 3:50pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince of Paisley

Double monks - you still can't go past the JL William IMO:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/102093/edward-green-westminster-vs-john-lobb-wiliiam/15#post_1737147

They remind me of the shoes my mother used to make me wear when I was 8 and I swore that I'd never wear this crap when I grew up. And I haven't for 50 years.

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11/28/11 at 4:01pm

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They remind me of the shoes my mother used to make me wear when I was 8 and I swore that I'd never wear this crap when I grew up. And I haven't for 50 years.

Is this you?

Well, you showed her.

post #79 of 134

11/28/11 at 4:14pm

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^^^^^^^^ Sprout, I had no idea your taste was so conservative ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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11/28/11 at 4:18pm

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Originally Posted by Aqualung

They remind me of the shoes my mother used to make me wear when I was 8 and I swore that I'd never wear this crap when I grew up. And I haven't for 50 years.

The construction and the quality of the leather is no doubt the finest. But it's just too round for my taste and my foot.

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11/28/11 at 5:11pm

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Originally Posted by Aqualung

They remind me of the shoes my mother used to make me wear when I was 8 and I swore that I'd never wear this crap when I grew up. And I haven't for 50 years.

Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view.

Give my regards to the other gastropods.

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11/28/11 at 6:15pm

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Originally Posted by Gdot

^^^^^^^^ Sprout, I had no idea your taste was so conservative ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Boring is as boring does.

The JLs are good. Haters probably just haven't handled them in person.

post #83 of 134

11/28/11 at 6:23pm

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I have handled the JLs. As I said I can appreciate the quality of them. But the shape just isn't my cuppa.

But then again, I'm the guy with red G&Gs so obviously I have a different aesthetic.

In any case, it's all good. That's what makes life interesting. If we were all alike and dressed alike it would be pretty hard to bear.

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11/28/11 at 6:48pm

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Originally Posted by Gdot

I have handled the JLs. As I said I can appreciate the quality of them. But the shape just isn't my cuppa.
But then again, I'm the guy with red G&Gs so obviously I have a different aesthetic.
In any case, it's all good. That's what makes life interesting. If we were all alike and dressed alike it would be pretty hard to bear.

Of course, there are all tools for different jobs and for creating harmonious proportions. Depending on the diameter of the trouser and level of break, a large, blobbier shoe may be totally uncalled for. Sometimes you need needlenose pliers and sometimes a wrench.

That said, we have a special VIP seating for owners of red G&G shoes, if you'll just step over here...

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Just kidding...

post #85 of 134

11/28/11 at 7:02pm

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11/28/11 at 8:46pm

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I think the JL Williams are the best all around, long-term double monks that you can buy.

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11/28/11 at 8:54pm

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Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I think the JL Williams are the best all around, long-term double monks that you can buy.

+1

-LR

post #88 of 134

11/28/11 at 8:56pm

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Originally Posted by Aqualung

They remind me of the shoes my mother used to make me wear when I was 8 and I swore that I'd never wear this crap when I grew up. And I haven't for 50 years.

Clearly, your mom has better style than you. Even after 50 years.

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11/28/11 at 9:10pm

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Anyone tried the Holyrood by Cheaney?

post #90 of 134

3/9/12 at 2:18am

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A little bump; Seems like Loake has joined the double monk world: Loake Cannon. For a low budget monk I think they look absolutely stunning, and since they are in the 1880-line, the quality should be acceptable. What are peoples opinion on these? Have the fab blown over?