Australian Members

math_grad · Apr 10, 2012

Okay its come to the stage where my shoes badly need resoling. I remember somebody on here saying there's only a handful of places in Australia that can probably resole goodyear welted shoes. I live in Sydney and the shoes are a pair of Loake 1880's, what's the best option? I'm thinking Coombs in the Strand Arcade may be able to stitch, rather than glue, a new sole on, or am I going to have to wear the cost of sending them back to the UK?

blahman · Apr 11, 2012

I say just buy new pair off Herring or Pediwear, unless you really love this particular pair due to some sentimental value or a model no longer available. Resoling is not cheap, not perfect and for a pair of Loakes it's more trouble than its worth methinks.

Once you get your new shoes, slap on some Topy and your shoes will live forever, unless of course you prefer not to have Topy.

Binary Revolver · Apr 11, 2012

Charlie's Wardrobe said:
On a personal level where I have control over it (i.e my own label) I don't make anything in China or any 3rd world countries at present not because of snobbery but because I don't want to make compromises in production and of course there are the concerns over wages, working conditions etc on top of that as well.
Cheers
Jason

Good to know

xiaoli said:
Dumbest "rule" Ive heard of

Haha, I shouldn't of said it was a rule, more of a preference. Most of the casual clothes I own are made in china, but I always try to buy clothes that aren't whenever I can, or whenever my budget allows

fox81 · Apr 11, 2012

math_grad said:
Okay its come to the stage where my shoes badly need resoling. I remember somebody on here saying there's only a handful of places in Australia that can probably resole goodyear welted shoes. I live in Sydney and the shoes are a pair of Loake 1880's, what's the best option? I'm thinking Coombs in the Strand Arcade may be able to stitch, rather than glue, a new sole on, or am I going to have to wear the cost of sending them back to the UK?

mcleod shoes here in melbourne can resole goodyear welted shoes. they quoted somewhere around 120-130 last time i was there, but im yet to utilise their service

Windowpane1967 · Apr 11, 2012

appolyon said:
Good lunch today gents. Remember, next event we go black tie!

Great idea. First RSVP ..... Received.

lennier · Apr 11, 2012

thebrownman said:
Yes, thank you Pink Socks!

Yep, great to see/meet everyone, thanks for organising PS!

California Dreamer · Apr 11, 2012

blahman said:
Did that suit cost you $100?

That's right. While I was at it, I bought another one 1 size smaller, and am trying like hell to diet down into it.

California Dreamer · Apr 11, 2012

Gerry Nelson said:
I don't have a tux but I'm happy to wear a black tie

+1 Thanks for organising this Pink Socks, it was good to meet a few fellow members.

blahman · Apr 11, 2012

California Dreamer said:
That's right. While I was at it, I bought another one 1 size smaller, and am trying like hell to diet down into it.

If it's a 36, I'll gladly take that cursed item off you so you don't have to suffer through dieting and of course you get 100 to enjoy more food with.

g-banger · Apr 11, 2012

hey all,

had a mate at work send me a link for his mate who is raising funds for Prostate Cancer.

i couldnt help notice but these dudes are wearing p.johnson:

i popped them a few dollars - donated here http://100daysofstyle.com/

cheers

ColdEyedPugilist · Apr 11, 2012

g-banger said:
hey all,
had a mate at work send me a link for his mate who is raising funds for Prostate Cancer.
i couldnt help notice but these dudes are wearing p.johnson:

i popped them a few dollars - donated here http://100daysofstyle.com/
cheers

Is this one of us?

That looks like one of Jason's (aka Charlie's Wardrobe aka Henry Carter Neckwear) ties... the olive gun-check!

And do I see a Rubinnacci PS?

California Dreamer · Apr 11, 2012

California Dreamer · Apr 11, 2012

blahman said:
California Dreamer said:

That's right. While I was at it, I bought another one 1 size smaller, and am trying like hell to diet down into it.

Click to expand...

If it's a 36, I'll gladly take that cursed item off you so you don't have to suffer through dieting and of course you get 100 to enjoy more food with.

Sorry, it's a 38.

Henry Carter · Apr 11, 2012

You blokes should be watching agony uncles on ABC, best show I've watched for along time.

Henry Carter · Apr 11, 2012

Cross post from WAYWRN, debuting the ebay bargain of the year. Suit is as new off ebay for $240, guy paid $1200 for it.

Down to zero again last night in the nations capital. A couple of debuts today -

Coat: Paul Smith Grey Donegal
Suit: Herringbone Sydney flannel POW
Shirt: Cottonwork
Tie: Henry Carter Neckwear dark blue wool herringbone
Scarf: Henry Carter Scottish Cashmere
Shoes: Loake 1880

Also I said i'd post a pic of the lining of my Paul Smith overcoat which I'm wearing today, here it is and I even got Australia in (purely by chance)

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