Gaziano & Girling

stilmacher · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by grimslade

Stilmacher has made his views known in some long threads on the subject. Don't make him rehash them here. search is good.

Thanks for saving ******.

In fact I just looked at them again last week at Leffot (my new favourite shoes shop, by the way). I was unimpressed again but would have purchased a pair to get a better opinion through wear. Unfortunatley he had none abailable in my size (same old story!).

grimslade · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by stilmacher

Thanks for saving ******.

In fact I just looked at them again last week at Leffot (my new favourite shoes shop, by the way). I was unimpressed again but would have purchased a pair to get a better opinion through wear. Unfortunatley he had none abailable in my size (same old story!).

Are you living in NY now?

Kuro · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by stilmacher

Yes, they are overrated.

There was a time when I agreed with this, but that time has passed. I recall the issue was their waist treatment, however it is now superb (and actually superior to Corthay's IMO).

stilmacher · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by grimslade

Are you living in NY now?

No, but I do travel...

aportnoy · Jul 1, 2008

I think the finisihng on G&G is about the best it gets for RTW shoes, unfortunately it's the designs and last shapes that leave me cold.

teddieriley · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by aportnoy

I think the finisihng on G&G is about the best it gets for RTW shoes, unfortunately it's the designs and last shapes that leave me cold.

This is curious. You certainly have a wide range of shoes in your collection from conservatively styled lasts and designs, to more sleek and chiseled counterparts. Is it because G&G would be redundant to what you have style wise? Or, assuming you didn't have a particular last and model (that is almost unimagineable), you would pick a brand you have over G&G because you think it is more inspired?

IMHO, for example I think the G&G's smart square last is more elegant than the 888 (I have and admire both) because it is less "blunt" or bottle-nose dolphin-esque, and is just elongated enough to be sleeker. That in itself feels more inspired than the 888. Plus the fit is superb.

aportnoy · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by teddieriley

This is curious. You certainly have a wide range of shoes in your collection from conservatively styled lasts and designs, to more sleek and chiseled counterparts. Is it because G&G would be redundant to what you have style wise? Or, assuming you didn't have a particular last and model (that is almost unimagineable), you would pick a brand you have over G&G because you think it is more inspired?

IMHO, for example I think the G&G's smart square last is more elegant than the 888 (I have and admire both) because it is less "blunt" or bottle-nose dolphin-esque, and is just elongated enough to be sleeker. That in itself feels more inspired than the 888. Plus the fit is superb.

I guess it comes down to G&G occupying a space in the middle by offering classic styles on aggressive lasts. I feel that EG does a better job with the classic English models and I feel their range of lasts from 202-888 provides unmatched flexibility. I also feel that Lobb Prestige fills the sleek side of the spectrum a bit better, too. The 8000 and 1105 lasts are, to me, near perfect for sleeker lasts.

sho'nuff · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by aportnoy

I guess it comes down to G&G occupying a space in the middle by offering classic styles on aggressive lasts. I feel that EG does a better job with the classic English models and I feel their range of lasts from 202-888 provides unmatched flexibility. I also feel that Lobb Prestige fills the sleek side of the spectrum a bit better, too. The 8000 and 1105 lasts are, to me, near perfect for sleeker lasts.

i agree with you on the mismatched combo niche G&G tend to fill. i feel the same way about EG and Lobb for those specific points.

but dont you want to obtain one pair of G&G on the basis of their bevelled waist being their trump card beating out all other makers' waists?

teddieriley · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by aportnoy

I guess it comes down to G&G occupying a space in the middle by offering classic styles on aggressive lasts. I feel that EG does a better job with the classic English models and I feel their range of lasts from 202-888 provides unmatched flexibility. I also feel that Lobb Prestige fills the sleek side of the spectrum a bit better, too. The 8000 and 1105 lasts are, to me, near perfect for sleeker lasts.

almost perfectly understood. What do you mean by "unmatched flexibility?" Flexible as to what it is trying to accomplish with the last-style design?

Eustace Tilley · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by aportnoy

I think the finisihng on G&G is about the best it gets for RTW shoes, unfortunately it's the designs and last shapes that leave me cold.

+1. The finishing is quite superb though.

Kuro · Jul 1, 2008

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

+1. The finishing is quite superb though.
+2, I have not purchased any G&G yet, but another Corthay is on my list.

XdryMartini · Jul 1, 2008

The shoes are a very versatile choice...

The_Foxx · Jul 13, 2008

Does anyone own a pair of the plain 'oxford' model captoes by G&G? also, do G&G ready to wear shoes retail for $950 at leather soul hawaii? I'm thinking even with a small discount on a pair of lobbs from NM, I'm still way over the price of a pair of captoes from G&G or EG.

http://www.gazianogirling.com/oxford.html

ziggyosk · Jul 13, 2008

Originally Posted by XdryMartini

The shoes are a very versatile choice...

They look like they have alot of creases. Is that normal?

Harrydog · Jul 13, 2008

Originally Posted by ziggyosk

They look like they have alot of creases. Is that normal?

I have the Hayes in the Vintage Rioja. I have noted they have creased more than a number of other shoes in my collection.

For that reason, I will probably steer clear of wholecut or smooth vamps...opting instead for a captoe or wingtip.

On those models, creasing seems to stand out much less or is less noticeable.

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