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[meister]

Enjoy them at their (original) best:

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[meister]



Been visiting these forums a lot lately so I thought I'd pop in here and say Hi.

I'm Foxy, I'm a 19yo Comp. Science Student from Melbourne, and I enjoy injecting all my hard earned cash into my Wardrobe. I also enjoy long walks on the beach and first dates which involve watching American Psycho.

You'll fit right in....

 

[eightace]

Sorry to be a pest - having a sporadic trip to Sydney tomorrow - can anyone tell me a few places where I can get sized up for a pair of loakes?

Mate, go to Enrico Santi in Pitt St.

As recently as a few weeks ago, they still had some Loake1880's for $195.

 

[Oli2012]

Is there a decent DJs in Sydney that would stock a few Loakes?

 

[jmills]

I think the problem with DJ's was that they don't have the Loake 1880s, and they sell the lesser lines for $400+, about the same price as a much better pair of C&J, Meermin or Carmina.

If you just go and try a pair for size, the lasts used on the lesser lines are not the same as the 1880s, so you will only be getting an approximate guide.

$195 a good price and very convenient. I'm emailing Crockett and Jones right now, and they want to sell me a pair of shoe trees for $115.

 

[meister]

How hot would a 16 oz flannel be? Melbourne/Canberra only?

 

[Oli2012]

I think the problem with DJ's was that they don't have the Loake 1880s, and they sell the lesser lines for $400+, about the same price as a much better pair of C&J, Meermin or Carmina.

If you just go and try a pair for size, the lasts used on the lesser lines are not the same as the 1880s, so you will only be getting an approximate guide.

$195 a good price and very convenient. I'm emailing Crockett and Jones right now, and they want to sell me a pair of shoe trees for $115.

Ty, I'll check out Enricos!

 

[thebrownman]

Bought a pair of Carminas last night ...

 

[Geoffrey Firmin]



How hot would a 16 oz flannel be? Melbourne/Canberra only?

Canberra yes, not sure about Melbourne.

 

[g-banger]



On a separate note: Sydney meetup round 2:

18 April (Thursday)
630pm onwards
Some place in the conservative business dress

who's in?

in.

Nabil your quite the stylish gentleman, whats your go-to shoe for wet weather?

 

[JimmyHoffa]

Bought a pair of Carminas last night ...

The Black Brogues! Nice work TBM. Really jealous.

 

[Gerry Nelson]



Bought a pair of Carminas last night ...

Beautiful shoes! Let us know what you think when they arrive.

 

[g-banger]

something you guys will appreciate - great video

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/04/this-short-film-about-shoemaking-will-make-you-want-better-shoes/

 

[nabilmust]

in.

Nabil your quite the stylish gentleman, whats your go-to shoe for wet weather?

Too kind, sir.

Mine would be these: http://www.crockettandjones.com/Product/Hallam-Darkbrown-Wax#.UVtfBJNHJos (wearing them right now)

Waxed calf, Dainite rubber sole - keeps the wet weather at bay.

I'm not too fussed with the Sydney rain and its effect on shoes; just a brush down after getting home, and stuffing it with newspaper if it really gets bad/wet. All good the next day.

Having said that, though, I've been considering some formal shell cordovan options in black and dark brown.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]



On a separate note: Sydney meetup round 2:

18 April (Thursday)
630pm onwards
Some place in the conservative business dress

who's in?

I'll see what the missus says...