Gaziano & Girling Appreciation & Shoe Appreciation Thread (including reviews, purchases, pictures)

[in stitches]

found the post. i misremembered, he also only pointed out the heel cap.

here it is.

The difference between the two is the embellishment on the heel cap - that little point. In the end I preferred the smooth line, though I think my reason for it - that the point was a bit informal for my tastes - is a bit ludicrous in hind sight.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]



The vintage cherry is great and more versatile than it appears at first glance, but it's still a color you have to take into account when dressing. Not something you can throw on without thinking. For a first pair of G&G, I would get something I could wear more often, vintage oak or rioja.

I'd echo that.

found the post. i misremembered, he also only pointed out the heel cap.

here it is.

"Heel cap" was the terminology I was looking for

 

[nickrut]

I only intend to wear my G&G's on special situations as I have about 15 other pairs of shoes as well so I'm thinking the Cherry makes sense. It is also by far my favorite G&G model so itd be hard to justify the price for something else. I have been looking at the AS Moore's more and more though as well. A good 3-400 dollars cheaper...

 

[MalfordOfLondon]



I only intend to wear my G&G's on special situations as I have about 15 other pairs of shoes as well so I'm thinking the Cherry makes sense. It is also by far my favorite G&G model so itd be hard to justify the price for something else. I have been looking at the AS Moore's more and more though as well. A good 3-400 dollars cheaper...

The AS Moore are a good alternative.

The G&G St. James is the prettiest shoe I own by a county mile (although I do own some howlers so take that statement with a pinch of salt).

 

[in stitches]



"Heel cap" was the terminology I was looking for

I only intend to wear my G&G's on special situations...

if you are wearing G&Gs, it IS a special occasion.

 

[Leaves]



if you are wearing G&Gs, it IS a special occasion.

Well said!

 

[Hampton]

if you are wearing G&Gs, it IS a special occasion.

+ 1000

 

[Chowkin]

I'd echo that.
"Heel cap" was the terminology I was looking for

Think Nick refers to it as "Heel Counter" http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/st-james-ii-vintage-cherry-calf-tg73-e-medium-fit

 

[Chowkin]



I'd echo that.
"Heel cap" was the terminology I was looking for

Sorry double post

 

[DWFII]



Nick calls it "Heel Counter"

I rather like "Heel Scab"...which I've heard (and used) on a number of occasions esp. with regard to boots. I suspect, "counter" is close to the correct term, however.

 

[in stitches]

never heard of "heel scab" but i like it!

 

[earthdragon]

First G&G's for me.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

Fantastic, what kind of sole is that? Doesn't look like Deco to me.

 

[in stitches]

EXCELLENT choice. enjoy them.

 

[poorsod]

Looks bespoke to me.

Then again may be TG73.