Balmoral formal boots RTW!

tlmusic · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by greekonomist

Where's Sator? You might have better luck finding black chelsea boots. These could be an appropriate substitute.

He's probably asleep, since it's about 4 a.m. in Australia. But yes, he is the expert.

lordofpi · Jul 21, 2008

Thanks to all for the help. I found this thread showing your beautfiul EGs, Manton. At post #12, Harrydog shows his John Lobb Brooklands. I called John Lobb in NY (I'm in NJ), and they actually still have a few of these. They are sending me the only black left in my size down to me. It was definitely more than I felt like spending today, especially on a RTW, but I really like the look, and I hope it can fit my need. Will post when they arrive (should be tomorrow or Wedsnesday).

lordofpi · Jul 21, 2008

Haha, whoops, guess I was a few minutes too late; you all beat me to the punch, lol.

greekonomist · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by tlmusic

He's probably asleep, since it's about 4 a.m. in Australia. But yes, he is the expert.

Lazy Aussies! I forgot where he was.

aportnoy · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by lordofpi

Thanks to all for the help. I found this thread showing your beautfiul EGs, Manton. At post #12, Harrydog shows his John Lobb Brooklands. I called John Lobb in NY (I'm in NJ), and they actually still have a few of these. They are sending me the only black left in my size down to me. It was definitely more than I felt like spending today, especially on a RTW, but I really like the look, and I hope it can fit my need. Will post when they arrive (should be tomorrow or Wedsnesday).

Brooklands...

lordofpi · Jul 21, 2008

Wow, beautiful. I can't wait. They had 1 black (already on its way) and 1 in "museum red" (IIRC), on which I have placed a hold (pending the blacks fitting nicely).

Tangfastic · Jul 21, 2008

Apologies for the hijack, but as the attention of those with balmoral boot knowledge has been gained, does anyone know of anywhere I'd have a chance of getting a pair of UK9 black balmorals for $250 -$300?

adagio · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by lordofpi

I am attending my sister's wedding within the next 4 weeks, and I really want to find a RTW balmoral boot to go with my semi-formal daywear for the occasion. All I can ascertain from this site is the EG Shannons, which are most assuredly MTO (not enough time). Does anyone have any other recommendations on such short notice?

You could try the Natural Shoe Store which sells Grenson balmoral boots

http://www.thenaturalshoestore.com/i...c&cat=1&sec=36

I bought a pair a few months ago and I was intending to wear them at Royal Ascot, but the leather was still quite stiff and uncomfortable so I decided not to wear them. The boots look a bit "clumpy" in the image above but there are better images here. http://askandyaboutclothes.com/forum...ad.php?t=77017 Also some discussion here http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/f...=balmoral+boot

Lastly, try these guys in Denmark for the C&J Avebury http://www.mandbgents.com/nyhetsbrev.../Avebury-L.jpg

Best of luck.

Adagio

grimslade · Jul 21, 2008

Is it me, or has the M & B site been taken over by malware?

adagio · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by grimslade

Is it me, or has the M & B site been taken over by malware?

The home page says "under construction" and none of the links go anywhere. I originally had this link http://www.mandbgents.com/nyhetsbrev/mto/ which shows the various C&J options they have.

A

sho'nuff · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by Harrydog

this brookland has always been my favorite bal boot i dont think anyone has topped this one. i always coveted the dark brown model above . so elusive to me.

the only gripe about the brookland (and lot of similar styled lobbs) are the acute outer corners made by the seam around the eyelet. i wished it was more blunt or styled like an adelaide

JayJay · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by lordofpi

I called John Lobb in NY (I'm in NJ), and they actually still have a few of these. They are sending me the only black left in my size down to me.
The Brooklands is my favorite bal boot, and one that I hope to own someday. I hope it works out for you. I look forward to seeing the pics.

Sator · Jul 21, 2008

Originally Posted by greekonomist

Where's Sator? You might have better luck finding black chelsea boots. These could be an appropriate substitute.

I think Manton and others have already answered everything better than I could. I'm glad the OP managed to track down a pair of Brooklands. They are a fine pair of Oxford boots (although they aren't strictly Balmoral boots).

For general interest, I should also mention that JM Weston offer Balmoral boots in a semi-brogue version. Also G&G now offer them in a new model called the Canterbury. My current thoughts however are that versions with matching leather uppers are a tad less formal. The more formal option is to have a lighter coloured contrasting cloth or leather above the Balmoral seam. A grey coloured upper is the most traditional.

I find brown Oxford boots to look too much like country styled casual footwear, unless they have contrasting uppers.

Manton · Jul 21, 2008

The G&G boot is also MTO only, however.

Sator · Jul 21, 2008

Ditto for the JMWs.

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