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Bespoke Shoe Damage: WS Foster & Son
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Good timing on this thread - I finally bit the bullet and went into Fosters today to be measured for my first (ever) bespoke shoes. I was really pleased to hear that Terry Moore will probably make my lasts, although I met Micky and I'm sure he'd do a great job too.Originally Posted by Winot
Now I need to think about style and would appreciate the thoughts of those of you who've been through this before:
- I have large feet (size 12 UK) and feel some patterning on the front of th eshoe would be a good idea
- I'm pretty much decided to go for an Oxford for my first pair
- Am wondering about a captoe (perhaps with an Adelaide brogueing) or a wholecut with a toe medallion. My heart says a full brogue but maybe that wouldn't be right for what will be a fairly formal shoe
- I love the chisel toe but Terry is going to advise on whether this makes sense with the shape of my foot
- I have pretty much decided on a deep aubergine leather (almost black). I was also tempted by the antiqued black samples in the shop but worry that they'll require too much upkeep (I keep my shoes at work and get them cleaned by a street polisher in the City).
Edit to add that I am now seriously tempted to copy ET's design!
Anything else to add to the mix?
I would suggest you not go for a wholecut as that would only make your foot appear to be larger.
Here are a few nice designs:
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ET..you are quickly making a spot for yourself in the Shoe Fairy's Hall of Fame.Originally Posted by aportnoy
Exquisitely done!
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the adelaide styled balmorals are quickly becoming my favorites. not too big on that color, but they look like great shoes!
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I would suggest you not go for a wholecut as that would only make your foot appear to be larger.Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley
Good point. And thanks for the tips. Is there a recommended glossy book of shoe pRon?
One thing I forgot to say - Fosters prices have gone up quite a bit since I last checked. Now £1850 for shoes and £250 for trees. Apparently leather prices and transport costs are responsible.
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One thing I forgot to say - Fosters prices have gone up quite a bit since I last checked. Now £1850 for shoes and £250 for trees. Apparently leather prices and transport costs are responsible.Originally Posted by Winot
I was just there in March and was quoted a much lower price.
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Originally Posted by Manton
I was just there in March and was quoted a much lower price.
Wow - its like they trying to compete with JL London on price
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Good point. And thanks for the tips. Is there a recommended glossy book of shoe pRon?Originally Posted by Winot
One thing I forgot to say - Fosters prices have gone up quite a bit since I last checked. Now £1850 for shoes and £250 for trees. Apparently leather prices and transport costs are responsible.
Are you sure that price is excl. VAT? If so, that would represent a whopping 30+% leap from the old price
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Do you like the monogram detail at the heel? I think it might be better on the sole.Originally Posted by LabelKing
I do like it on the leather, as it comes in the form of a medallion - its hard to even tell its a monogram unless you're really close and can make out the letters.
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Are you sure that price is excl. VAT? If so, that would represent a whopping 30+% leap from the old priceOriginally Posted by Eustace Tilley
That will be including VAT. According to the website the price is currently GBP 1575 + 17.5% VAT = GBP 1850.63.
(But on the same website, within the Q&A section, they are still quoting GBP 1400 + VAT.)
Price increase is exactly 12.5%.
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That will be including VAT. According to the website the price is currently GBP 1575 + 17.5% VAT = GBP 1850.63.Originally Posted by bengal-stripe
(But on the same website, within the Q&A section, they are still quoting GBP 1400 + VAT.)
Price increase is exactly 12.5%.
Phew.
That's not too bad.
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That's not too bad.Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley
Spoken like a true SFer.
When you call a $3,000+ pair of shoes reasonable, you have gone native. It's like the cultural acclamation to Manhattan. When you hear yourself congratulate a friend for finding a $3K one-bedroom, and saying "What a deal!" you have been here too long.
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Spoken like a true SFer.Originally Posted by Manton
When you call a $3,000+ pair of shoes reasonable, you have gone native.
Depressing thought, but I guess its true.
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