Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy - Page 27

Originally Posted by mrbrioni 



I was there on Thurday - those were the most common sizes that I found while there.

For my wallets sake im a 10.5:satisfied:

Originally Posted by NAMOR 

i tried checking out and shipping was something crazy like 140 Euro. Free ship to france though!

Originally Posted by LeJouvre 

The 888 was a last designed by one of the masters, Tony Gaziano, who was an integral part of Edward Green's bespoke division during the good old days when EG was a prestigious shoe maker. Bespoke shoes, and their lasts, are designed for elegance, particularly elegance with fine suits.

 

The Galway, being a rough boot, looks particularly good in a 888 last, at least I think it does, and to use it as an elegant shoe with a "bespoke" look to it makes it accessible to use with a fine suit. Basically, moving to the 888 last turns the Galway from its "rough look" into a "dress boot".

 

When you wear a fine suit you would typically want to wear fine socks and you would not want the inside of your boot to show an unrefined course leather or suede. The lining is also smooth and prevents rubbing on socks etc. When you wear a suit you want your shoes to be properly lined like a "dress boot".

 

Double leather sole has only minor advantages over the HAF. The "HAF" sole is a double leather welted sole which narrows to single leather at the waist.

 

The M64 is the original last of the Galway Boot and it has a distinctly "paratrooper" or "pit boot" shape to it. it is very roomy in the toe box and the heel, which i use in winter when I can use really thick socks to take up the extra room in the boot.

 

Here is a pic of a M64 in rosewood calf, my favorite "all purpose" boots, next to a second favorite, which happens to be another Galway:-

 

These are both on Ridegeway soles

 

And the 82 last

 

 

These are both HAF soles.

 

I hope you can tell I am an enthusiast, BUT if it were not for the Galway I would be going like "errrm Edward Who?"

Originally Posted by LeJouvre 

Here is a pic of a M64 in rosewood calf, my favorite "all purpose" boots, next to a second favorite, which happens to be another Galway:-


These are both on Ridegeway soles

And the 82 last




These are both HAF soles.

Originally Posted by PhiloVance 

The 33 was a supposedly a square-toed version of the rounder 32 last, upon which the 202 was based. The 606, which I dont think I've ever seen, is supposedly a square-toed version of the 202, so it sounds like the 33 and 606 would look somewhat similar. I'd love to see a pic of the 606 if anyone has one.
You can see the 32, 33, and 202 here:
http://uptowndandy.blogspot.com/2012/03/evolution-of-last-edward-green-from-to.html
EG re-tweeted this blog post - they did not point out any factual/historical errors or omissions, so I would hope its relatively accurate in its description of the evolution of the lasts.

Originally Posted by PhiloVance 

The 33 was a supposedly a square-toed version of the rounder 32 last, upon which the 202 was based. The 606, which I dont think I've ever seen, is supposedly a square-toed version of the 202, so it sounds like the 33 and 606 would look somewhat similar. I'd love to see a pic of the 606 if anyone has one.
You can see the 32, 33, and 202 here:
http://uptowndandy.blogspot.com/2012/03/evolution-of-last-edward-green-from-to.html
EG re-tweeted this blog post - they did not point out any factual/historical errors or omissions, so I would hope its relatively accurate in its description of the evolution of the lasts.

Originally Posted by PhiloVance 

The 33 was a supposedly a square-toed version of the rounder 32 last, upon which the 202 was based. The 606, which I dont think I've ever seen, is supposedly a square-toed version of the 202, so it sounds like the 33 and 606 would look somewhat similar. I'd love to see a pic of the 606 if anyone has one.
You can see the 32, 33, and 202 here:
http://uptowndandy.blogspot.com/2012/03/evolution-of-last-edward-green-from-to.html
EG re-tweeted this blog post - they did not point out any factual/historical errors or omissions, so I would hope its relatively accurate in its description of the evolution of the lasts.

Originally Posted by dsmivtr 

Thanks for the direction and it was an excellent read. I have heard various opinions about it but would like to know yours, My shoes are marked 7D; am I correct to assume theyu are 6.5/7D or 6.5/7E?

Originally Posted by NORE 

I'm sure you've seen the 606. Every time I think of the 606 I think of Ich_Dien's shoes here http://www.styleforum.net/t/174924/ic-edward-green-shoes-10-10-5-uk-only/0_100#post_3119326
I even had his pic as my avatar for a while.