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thanks guys

anyone know where to get bespoke baby clothes for girls? :) Im thinking a seersucker dress for summer 

Congrats, Rob!!! Hope mother and baby are doing well.

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Originally Posted by Romp 

Off topic but I'm now the proud father of a beautiful baby girl
Ok as you were...

Cubano Time!

Saw an ad in the paper for these guys:

http://www.bynicholas.com.au/

Considering they have called their MTM service a Bespoke service, I am having doubts already.

Hi guys, just thought I'd see if anyone is intested in a pair of Loake 1880 'Gladstone' shoes, black, size UK9?

I purchased these recently from The Shoe Healer but they are too large for me.  It turns out they are a bit bigger than the Loake Aldwyche's I have that are the same size.

I've only tryed them on once in my bedroom and consequently they are in as new condition.  I also have matching cedar wood shoe trees also purchased from The Shoe Healer.

I'm located in Melbourne and prefer pickup, but can post if necessary.  Looking for $240 for shoes and trees.

Link to pics (not mine): http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?stylid=1513&shoeid=5490&brandid=7&catid=20&oldcolid=2874&stype=0&overlay=0

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by wixy 

Hi guys, just thought I'd see if anyone is intested in a pair of Loake 1880 'Gladstone' shoes, black, size UK9?

It turns out they are a bit bigger than the Loake Aldwyche's I have that are the same size.

 

O dear, don't tell me this!

Is it common for shoe makers to randomly change their shoe sizing for different models?

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Originally Posted by Michael Sy 

O dear, don't tell me this!

 

Is it common for shoe makers to randomly change their shoe sizing for different models?

They are built on different lasts ... 

Different models on the same last would fit similarly.

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Originally Posted by Gerry Nelson 

 

They are built on different lasts ... 

 

Different models on the same last would fit similarly.

I am in for a surprise :).

I thought it was like buying a pair of ASICS off the internet.

Congrats Rob :)

Interesting to see that Loake's 'swing' last fits so differently to their Capitol. Just through the forefoot or in the heel too?

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Originally Posted by thebrownman 


This is true. Also, it is sometimes said that in some makers' shoes, shell cordovan models fit a smidgeon looser/roomier than calfskin variants in the same size and style. I don't own enough shoes to comment.

I've got the C&J Pembroke and the RL Marlow (by C&J) in the same size and on the 325 last. Both are wingtip derbies, one in scotch grain calf and the other in shell. I actually find the scotch grain to be a little roomier than the shell.

I can't comment in other cases though so some may have found the opposite to be true.