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post #31 of 40
1/15/12 at 12:19pm
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Originally Posted by cptjeff View Post

Perhaps not. I'm thinking of the inserts many shoemakers put in on top of the leather insole. Which AE does not include.

so you walk on the raw insole? amazing.

would like to see a picture. honestly, it's hard to imagine.
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post #32 of 40
1/15/12 at 1:05pm
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Originally Posted by ManCrush View Post

If you have them redone by AE, then you will have to deal with the more substantive issue of them being 1/2 size too big. 



I don't understand why people give up on shoes 1/2 too big.  Most factory recrafting services can re-last the shoes by 1/2 size bigger or smaller without any problems...

 

And in the case of a bad foot, a simple shoe insert or orthotics will easily solve the problem.

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post #33 of 40
1/15/12 at 1:15pm
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Originally Posted by chogall View Post



I don't understand why people give up on shoes 1/2 too big.  Most factory recrafting services can re-last the shoes by 1/2 size bigger or smaller without any problems...

And in the case of a bad foot, a simple shoe insert or orthotics will easily solve the problem.

I picked up a pair of NOS Alfred Sargents off SF a while back that were clearly a half size or so too big. It was such a hassle with an orthotic shoe insert I gave up within a few wearings. I dont understand how people use them. I can deal with a shoe not fitting perfect, but too big doesn't work for me.

I think the reason the OP is getting so much backlash is that he's going to invest over $100 in a pair of beat-to-shit Allen Edmonds (that dont fit, mind you) that retail at no more than $300 and that he could find NEW for $200 or less with any luck.
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post #34 of 40
1/15/12 at 1:34pm
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Originally Posted by chogall View Post



I don't understand why people give up on shoes 1/2 too big. 

me too. it can be all or nothing, it depends. in almost every case, it can be compensated with said insoles respectively a good cobble can take care of this with inserts. imo, re lasting is last exit. too many unknown factors.
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post #35 of 40
1/15/12 at 2:07pm
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Originally Posted by chogall View Post



I don't understand why people give up on shoes 1/2 too big.  Most factory recrafting services can re-last the shoes by 1/2 size bigger or smaller without any problems...

And in the case of a bad foot, a simple shoe insert or orthotics will easily solve the problem.

What company can relast up or down in lenght? My understanding is that it's not possible. Alden for instance will relast to a different width, but not length.
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post #36 of 40
1/15/12 at 2:15pm
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Originally Posted by Joenobody0 View Post

What company can relast up or down in lenght? My understanding is that it's not possible. Alden for instance will relast to a different width, but not length.

Agreed. I've only heard width. I don't think length is possible
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post #37 of 40
1/15/12 at 2:17pm
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Originally Posted by Joenobody0 View Post

What company can relast up or down in lenght? My understanding is that it's not possible. Alden for instance will relast to a different width, but not length.

true but half a size is just three milimeters. that doesn't matter, imo.
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post #38 of 40
1/15/12 at 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by fritzl View Post

true but half a size is just three milimeters. that doesn't matter, imo.

Not in absolute lenght, but where the waist of the shoe falls has an incredible impact on comfort for me.
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post #39 of 40
1/15/12 at 4:09pm
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Originally Posted by Joenobody0 View Post

Not in absolute lenght, but where the waist of the shoe falls has an incredible impact on comfort for me.

hmmh, honestly i never thought about this due that almost all of my shoes have been made for me and the rest has been professionally fitted.

so maybe, my opinion is not relevant in the particular case of op's shoes.
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post #40 of 40
1/15/12 at 6:48pm
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Originally Posted by chogall View Post



I don't understand why people give up on shoes 1/2 too big.  Most factory recrafting services can re-last the shoes by 1/2 size bigger or smaller without any problems...

And in the case of a bad foot, a simple shoe insert or orthotics will easily solve the problem.

Yeah? Name the companies that re-last sizes. Just one....
AE does not use a sock liner. They use a full leather insole. AE will not re-craft this particular pair because it was previously 1/2 soled. Half soles are detrimental to the original structure/integrity of the shoe. The shape of the insole is more involved than discussed.
Yes, I agree, the cork foot-bed eventually takes the shape of the bottom of your foot. Much like when you step in damp sand. It takes some time though.
On the other hand. The melding of the cork foot-bed Worth the insole varies. The cork foot-bed can BR restored, the leather insole can be flattened out but limited tough.
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