EDWARD GREEN Vs. Gaziano & Girling Leathers

[Alan Bee]

I disagree with dg70 being equal to EGs 82. I tried to order dg70, but it turned out way too tight for me. For others with a slimmer forefoot, this might be the other way around.
I personally found dg70 too sharp, but that's more of an esthetic issue.
I love the mh71 in both e and f width. The GG06 has to be one of the most perfect round toe lasts on 202E and two pairs on 82E. My favorite is 202. At some point, I may try out the 11d as opposed to 10.5 e.

As others have said, I believe my EG's holds up really well. Of all the shoes I've had and seen, EG (and Alden) looks best in the long run. Recently purchased a JM weston, and this seems to be similar.
Alfred Sargent too holds up well with use, not quite as well as EG but close.

@Stefan88 Thank you for chiming in. I think I've made up my mind to move my order to Rothschild Vintage Oak done on GG06. I can't take the chance of a "D" width (flat feet with low instep and narrow heels) and a narrow pointy toe last all at once.

On your EG 202 vs 82 last commentary, I just received a pair of EG 202D Chelsea Cap toes. It has to be the most beautiful and sublime shoe I've ever seen. The 202 in D or C (I have both Chelseas in Dark Oak and Black) beats any round toe last by EG, or any I've ever seen (except of course GG06 which I hope to try). But for some reason, folks on here still prefer the "sharper" 82 last.

Some comparison pics (EG 202D vs. 82E vs. 202C)

 

[RogerP]

82 is my fave Galway last by far.

 

[thehkshoeshiner]

You won't find too many people here critique GG leathers, but don't you notice that almost all shoes you see (as you say aside from new) where the creased parts look dry and have lost their factory finish? Take a peek at p1647 on their thread - its a great pic to show how GG ages - sure, some people think its great, but you get an idea of the difference between a factory finish and a worn shoe, and that dryness and inability to take the polishes around the creases. Haven't seen such a difference on EG, and seen quite a few pics where they are clearly more beautiful with age. Some say its the crust leather GG uses, but its a very frustrating feeling polishing your shoes only to lose most of the look as you bend your foot. What I have found though what helps is to drench them in a cream (Saphir or other) many times (like 20-30), but here again the creases are problematic. I know people here don't like me saying this, but thats my honest view, and for a shoe in this price range, I'm not hugely satisfied.

Creases can look good with cream and wax applied and brushed off with 2-3 layers alone.

 

[shirtingfantasy]

Creases can look good with cream and wax applied and brushed off with 2-3 layers alone.

It depends. Coarse creasing remains coarse after wax, cream or even re-dye.

Study the photos below (from my friends and I). The first two are GG (crust and then boxcalf), followed by Marquess bespoke (boxcalf) and finally JL (museum). All showing top-range or high normal performance of the respective brand.

 

[Xiaogou]

GG uses aniline leather. That may be the issue vs EG.

In regards to the orthotics, if you have plantar fasciitis, look into EPAT treatment or Topaz surgery. I did Topaz. My feet are ? now.

 

[LThomsen]

Any new updates/ insights on how EG leather compares to the leather G & G uses?