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[CTYGGG]



Doesn't look like it. the J Crew ones have a more fancy punch design on the cap.

Brogueing, not fancy punch is the correct term.

Very nice!

 

[interlockingny]



They're from J Gilbert in plaza last w/ commando sole.

I stand corrected. Thank you for sharing.

Great boots.

 

[MiniW]



Winning combo?

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yeah just checked out the website and saw that those cigar indys are on Barrie which is a definite winner. Too bad this is an "exclusive" and costs around $900, if any US retailers were to make a similar model I am sure they'd sell out in the pre-order (not that I need any more shoes at this point)

 

[CTYGGG]



yeah just checked out the website and saw that those cigar indys are on Barrie which is a definite winner. Too bad this is an "exclusive" and costs around $900, if any US retailers were to make a similar model I am sure they'd sell out in the pre-order (not that I need any more shoes at this point)

We went through this yesterday…subtract the VAT and the cost is $732 before shipping, not $900.

 

[mediahound]



We went through this yesterday…subtract the VAT and the cost is $732 before shipping, not $900.

Where is this? Got a link?

 

[SuitedDx]

900 minus VAT is I think 750, which is about how much SC goes for and you can figure the shipping = tax. Just hope not to get shipping fees! Alway a way to rationalize.

 

[edubs01]

Another quick shoeshine question.

I have 3 different horsehair brushes that I use for the following:
Black
Color 8/ Dark Brown
Light Brown

When using cloths to shine do you use different cloths for different colors?

 

[CTYGGG]



Where is this? Got a link?

A link to what? If you're outside the EU you subtract the VAT which is 20%. Upon checkout the VAT will be deducted. This issue arose yesterday in regards to Frans Boone.

 

[Thor]

...Its a good day for #8:

 

[JPFNY5]

A link to what? If you're outside the EU you subtract the VAT which is 20%. Upon checkout the VAT will be deducted. This issue arose yesterday in regards to Frans Boone.

Yes but then they add it back on for shipping. I have ordered before and also had to pay UPS close to $30 as well. I also had them held up in customs awaiting clearance for over a week. That was my experience.

 

[furo]



Another quick shoeshine question.
I have 3 different horsehair brushes that I use for the following:
Black
Color 8/ Dark Brown
Light Brown
When using cloths to shine do you use different cloths for different colors?

Interesting. I only use one brush for all colors. Not too worried about color transfer via horsehair brush. As for cloth, definitely separate based on color

 

[SuitedDx]



Interesting. I only use one brush for all colors. Not too worried about color transfer via horsehair brush. As for cloth, definitely separate based on color

I have 2 brushes: 1 before (to clean out the dirt) & 1 after (for buffing).

 

[P. Bateman]



Where is this? Got a link?

PM'd you. I want to place an order with these guys but don't want to pay 50 EUR shipping (my shoe <500 EUR). If we join forces, we win.

 

[SuitedDx]

Stupidly bought the wrong size... but I have an Indy dark brown kudu in 7D for cost if anyone is interested.

 

[stevent]



Stupidly bought the wrong size... but I have an Indy dark brown kudu in 7D for cost if anyone is interested.

Is that a Barney's sticker imprint on the box?