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Do those Bexley shoe trees shorten/extend much? I'm guessing that middle bit can close and open?

Thinking going true to size for my upcoming Loake Aldwych's, will it matter if they are .5 a size too big or too small?

http://www.bexley.com/Bexley/shoe-MMCACCPRD-EN.htm?cdPrd=Embauchoirs&coloris=red_cedar&pointure=44&tarification=PROMO&pageReferrer=MYBASKET

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Originally Posted by aussiejake 

Do those Bexley shoe trees shorten/extend much? I'm guessing that middle bit can close and open?

 

Thinking going true to size for my upcoming Loake Aldwych's, will it matter if they are .5 a size too big or too small?

 

http://www.bexley.com/Bexley/shoe-MMCACCPRD-EN.htm?cdPrd=Embauchoirs&coloris=red_cedar&pointure=44&tarification=PROMO&pageReferrer=MYBASKET

They're spring loaded, so a half-size large would be better. I don't think being a little too small would be a big deal; the difference is in the area of 4mm.

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Originally Posted by Selvaggio 

Many have commented on the rarity in Australia of sartorial details such as pocket hankies (not so rare these day), side adjusters, grenadine ties etc.

Which brings me to forward pleats. Something I had seen in these pages, but considered thylacine-rare IRL in Oz.. ...until this afternoon, when I saw someone wearing forward pleat trousers as part of a mid-grey suit (own up if it was you - West end of Market St, SYD), which is proof that:

a) they do exist (maybe they're everywhere and I just haven't been paying attention) and
b) it's actually a pretty good look if the tailoring is right.

I know the idea of pleats is anathema to some - along with single-vents, cufflessness, trousers which meet ones (black) shoes - but I like them. I even like double pleats. Maybe I will try out some of these forward facing ones in the future.

yup pleats if done well are good 

needs to be flattering rather than make you look like you are carrying a major hernia in your pants

Alan from the Armoury has a few pairs done well - Ambrosi trousers i think

Tom from PJ Tailors wears pleats as well. I'm interested in trying a single pleat on some trousers, but since I wasn't sure, I gave it a miss on my last order..

Regarding shoe trees, I always thought the consensus with half-sizes was to take a smaller size, not a larger one. I know that C&J send out size 8 trees for size 8.5 shoes.

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Originally Posted by burnso 

Melbourne folks who Topy their shoes, who do you use?

 

I recently saw an old post by fxh, and decided I should Topy some more of my shoes. 

 

I have used McClouds once, and the job is good, but the shoes came back grubby and just didn't feel like 'care' was used...

Brice's Shoe Repair in Castlereagh St.  Best in Sydney IMHO.