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post #2116 of 3302
1/14/13 at 12:38am
I feel there is a difference in the last but very slightly, It also depends on the type of socks I wear. My Galway boots on the 202 last I have a 8F but can only wear them with slightly thick boot socks otherwise my feet will be swimming! the Westminster I have in a 8.5 888 F last and they are fine with dress socks but the Galway boots I have in the 82 E last are fine with dress socks. I find that more then the shape of the last the fitting if it is an E or F makes a lot of difference for my feet but this may not be the same for everyone.

Not sure what has happened but over the years my feet have shrunk slightly from a 9 E to a 8 or 8.5 depending on the width if it is an E or F fitting!
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post #2117 of 3302
1/14/13 at 1:08am
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According to EG the 888, 82 & 202 are all basically the same save the toe shape. I have shoes in all three lasts and can tell you that they all pretty much fit the same fit-wise. Where the difference, IMHO, comes in is how the different toe shapes behave when walking. Since the 888 is more squared at the toe it will bend in a more uniform manner whereas the rounded toe shapes will react slightly differently, add to that the way you walk. This can be illustrated by the vamp creases on all three of my shoes (will not post a pic).

Also, remember that SFers may deem the 888 as more narrow because the most offered discounted pairs came via US retailers and were made in D widths. For instance, My 202 & 82 lasted shoes are 12/12.5E whereas my 888 lasted pairs are 12.5/13D. YMMV

Pretty much agree though 202 is the most comfortable.
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post #2118 of 3302
1/18/13 at 1:03pm

Noooooo :(

 

My notification on ebay for 'edward green 7 shoes' said I had a new hit, but again its a 7.5. These look fantastic

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Edward-Green-GALWAY-SHEARLING-LINED-Leather-Cap-Toe-Lace-Up-Boot-UK-7-5-E-RARE-/360568131426?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

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post #2119 of 3302
1/18/13 at 7:20pm

Love the look of Last 64.... a masculine. lets- go-out-and-get-fucked-up Last. Unlike the prissy Galway on 82. If I ever got a Galway, these would be it, sans shearling. Hell, I even love the medway sole.

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post #2120 of 3302
1/19/13 at 11:24am
It was snowing in London today luckily I had these on!



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post #2121 of 3302
1/19/13 at 11:30am
Finally saw a pair of Galways with the half-lined shafts... now I know why everyone wants them full-lined.
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post #2122 of 3302
1/19/13 at 11:35am
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Love the look of Last 64.... a masculine. lets- go-out-and-get-fucked-up Last. Unlike the prissy Galway on 82. If I ever got a Galway, these would be it, sans shearling. Hell, I even love the medway sole.

How do this last fit compare to other brands like G&G (GG06) and C&J (236 seams quite like)?
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post #2123 of 3302
1/19/13 at 12:22pm
The 64 last is very comfortable and really looks very nice on , I do not own any C&J or G&G so cannot comment on the fit but all I know is that you cannot go wrong with a pair of Galway boots!
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post #2124 of 3302
1/19/13 at 12:43pm
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Finally saw a pair of Galways with the half-lined shafts... now I know why everyone wants them full-lined.

Why is that? On our MTO Galways through Leaves I requested a fully lined shaft and EG refused.
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post #2125 of 3302
1/19/13 at 12:47pm
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Why is that? On our MTO Galways through Leaves I requested a fully lined shaft and EG refused.

That's what I heard (EG declining to fully line the shaft) but initially I never really thought it a major issue until I went to Citi Shoes and saw their Galway on display. The shaft lining was just a leather strip on the top and although it kept that section sturdy, the ankle area looked like it needed more support. I understand without the lining it would make the boot more comfortable but I guess my preference is a boot with a full lining.
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post #2126 of 3302
1/19/13 at 12:49pm
Hmmm, interesting. That makes sense. Hopefully they still look good whenever they arrive.
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post #2127 of 3302
1/19/13 at 1:11pm
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Hmmm, interesting. That makes sense. Hopefully they still look good whenever they arrive.

It's EG, I'm sure it'll be awesome! icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #2128 of 3302
1/19/13 at 1:26pm
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Why is that? On our MTO Galways through Leaves I requested a fully lined shaft and EG refused.

 

Not sure why they won't do it these days, but historically most veldtschoen boots are unlined in the leg, possibly because they've traditionally been built with thick, waxy leather and lining the boot leg would be overkill.

 

The original Galway was made of zug grain, which is one of the hardiest leathers you'll ever find. I've a pair of WW2 Lotus veldt boots made of zug that are still entirely fit for purpose and have been getting a lot of wear over the past few days! EG sometimes refer to it as 'heather gorse'.

 

C&J's Snowdon veldt boot also has an unlined leg. The only examples I can think of that have lined legs are Sargent's Selkirk (and Kelso variant) and Cheaney's Pennine boot, both of which are pretty bulletproof and couldn't even masquerade as a vaguely dressy boot..

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post #2129 of 3302
1/19/13 at 1:39pm
^ Interesting historical info!
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post #2130 of 3302
1/20/13 at 12:10am
First day with my Green Green DOVER! icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

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