Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy

dddrees · Feb 27, 2014

smoothie1 said:
Dare I ask why so many prefer a two tone/contrast Galway? In all seriousness, I am genuinely curious about why so many prefer this to a single material?
The Galway makeup has been popular for ages, but this contrast desire seems so fashionable recently. Would someone care to explain? Thank you.

I agree a cordovan Galway could be very cool in any iteration, particularly if not in some outlandish color. Cheers.

Although I have one in the works that is all one leather, this is more of a true gentleman country boot. It's a Veldtschoen in Rosewood Country Calf. However the other two I have are in two different leathers. For me the stitching on the side of the shaft is a perfect place to use two different types of leather or material. The two different colors and or textures just adds more character to an already great looking boot.

smoothie1 · Feb 27, 2014

gusvs said:
I completely agree: stick to simple choices for classic shoes - will make them last even longer imo.

I'm probably in but only if it will be single tone.

For the record, I was not saying I dislike the two tone/contrast Galways; some of them look quite smart. However, my favorite Galway makeups tend to be a single material and tone.

tifosi · Feb 27, 2014

@dddrees I really dig that rosewood country calf makeup. If I was in the market for a $1000+ pair of boots to beat up on I definitely would have participated in that.

dddrees · Feb 27, 2014

tifosi said:
@dddrees I really dig that rosewood country calf makeup. If I was in the market for a $1000+ pair of boots to beat up on I definitely would have participated in that.

I'd been thinking about getting a pair of Galways in the tougher wearing configuration for a bit. Thank goodness Skoak came along with this makeup, that's all it took to make me pull the trigger.

dddrees · Feb 27, 2014

Second thoughts and Galways.

The only second thoughts I've ever had is whether I should have gotten more. LOL

smoothie1 · Feb 27, 2014

dddrees said:
I'd been thinking about getting a pair of Galways in the tougher wearing configuration for a bit. Thank goodness Skoak came along with this makeup, that's all it took to make me pull the trigger.

I completely understand this sentiment. I don't know whether to order this, or whether to wait for a possible, and perhaps unlikely, Heather Gorse restock. Decisions, decisions....

gusvs · Feb 27, 2014

smoothie1 said:
For the record, I was not saying I dislike the two tone/contrast Galways; some of them look quite smart. However, my favorite Galway makeups tend to be a single material and tone.

Well, not saying all of them look bad, I just think sometimes people tend to go too far with contrast/two tone combinations. I guess I'm a "less is more" kind of guy.

rydenfan · Feb 27, 2014

The all Rosewood boot is awesome but I would love to see that boot done up in something lighter like Almond Country calf

dddrees · Feb 27, 2014

smoothie1 said:
I completely understand this sentiment. I don't know whether to order this, or whether to wait for a possible, and perhaps unlikely, Heather Gorse restock. Decisions, decisions....

At least the Pre-Order for Skoak is open until March 31st so you still have a month to think about getting in with them. I understand your conundrum, however look on the bright side. The very worst thing would be that you would end up with 2 pairs of one of the most fabulous boots you could possibly own. Besides, I'm sure for a minimal loss you could probably sell one pair.

archetypal_yuppie · Feb 27, 2014

Reading the last two pages is just.... weird.

dddrees · Feb 27, 2014

archetypal_yuppie said:
Reading the last two pages is just.... weird.

Yeah, but we sure did miss you.

smoothie1 · Feb 27, 2014

dddrees said:
At least the Pre-Order for Skoak is open until March 31st so you still have a month to think about getting in with them. I understand your conundrum, however look on the bright side. The very worst thing would be that you would end up with 2 pairs of one of the most fabulous boots you could possibly own. Besides, I'm sure for a minimal loss you could probably sell one pair.

You are right that I have a bit more time to decide. I am also reconsidering whether I actually want the shearling lining after all. This is all somewhat laughable, as I suggested Leaves consider the Rosewood makeup in the nascent stages of determining his MTO/pre-order Fall lineup. Thus, I will probably get on board.

dddrees · Feb 27, 2014

smoothie1 said:
You are right that I have a bit more time to decide. I am also reconsidering whether I actually want the shearling lining after all. This is all somewhat laughable, as I suggested Leaves consider the Rosewood makeup in the nascent stages of determining his MTO/pre-order Fall lineup. Thus, I will probably get on board.

If I were slight hesitant about it I don't think I would get it. I only try to get those things I'm pretty sure I will like.

Good luck with your decision.

RogerP · Feb 27, 2014

Love the Rosewood boot but can't deal with the shearling lining, so at least I managed to dodge that bullet of temptation. Leaves has one heck of an ammo box, though.

Leaves · Feb 27, 2014

gusvs said:
Well, not saying all of them look bad, I just think sometimes people tend to go too far with contrast/two tone combinations. I guess I'm a "less is more" kind of guy.

Less is more, you mean that 35 oz Cashmere coat from Liverano? I hear you brother!

No but seriously, I understand what you're saying and I can agree, but some of the combos we've seen over the years for Galway have been sublime. That said, I'm also an advocate of subtle footwear. If it came to a vote I'd go for a Galway in crup only.

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