John Lobb Appreciation Thread

[Nikola]

Do you fellows sometime feel like wearing your new shoes after the purchase would not be a cool idea at all as you would like them to remain in a box fresh condition and just admire them as a piece of art?

I realize shoes are meant to be worn and enjoyed, it's their purpose after all, however I have some pairs I just can't get my self to wear as I simply enjoy re-opening the box and bags and experiencing the thrill all over again. This could be a collector territory I am referring to but there is no way I could get my self wearing a 2009 St. Crepin Lobb for example. I simply enjoy them more by just looking at them than wearing them, thus wanting them to always be in a mint condition. 99% of other shoes I don't care much about and I do enjoy wearing.

 

[RogerP]

Do you fellows sometime feel like wearing your new shoes after the purchase would not be a cool idea at all as you would like them to remain in a box fresh condition and just admire them as a piece of art?

I realize shoes are meant to be worn and enjoyed, it's their purpose after all, however I have some pairs I just can't get my self to wear as I simply enjoy re-opening the box and bags and experiencing the thrill all over again. This could be a collector territory I am referring to but there is no way I could get my self wearing a 2009 St. Crepin Lobb for example. I simply enjoy them more by just looking at them than wearing them, thus wanting them to always be in a mint condition. 99% of other shoes I don't care much about and I do enjoy wearing.

Not me. If they don't get worn, they get sold. I view my shoes collectively as a wardrobe or a rotation, not as a collection.

 

[MoosicPa]



Do you fellows sometime feel like wearing your new shoes after the purchase would not be a cool idea at all as you would like them to remain in a box fresh condition and just admire them as a piece of art?


I realize shoes are meant to be worn and enjoyed, it's their purpose after all, however I have some pairs I just can't get my self to wear as I simply enjoy re-opening the box and bags and experiencing the thrill all over again. This could be a collector territory I am referring to but there is no way I could get my self wearing a 2009 St. Crepin Lobb for example. I simply enjoy them more by just looking at them than wearing them, thus wanting them to always be in a mint condition. 99% of other shoes I don't care much about and I do enjoy wearing.

I completely understand. Though I do wear my 2009 JLP St. Crepin's on occasion, there are a couple of pairs I have not been able to bring myself to wear. My Alden #2 LWB and a pair of GC 1786 Russian Leather boots remain unworn....

 

[ThinkDerm]



I completely understand. Though I do wear my 2009 JLP St. Crepin's on occasion, there are a couple of pairs I have not been able to bring myself to wear. My Alden #2 LWB and a pair of GC 1786 Russian Leather boots remain unworn....

photos of the unworn ones?

 

[MoosicPa]



photos of the unworn ones?

Sure...

Alden #2's:





G. Cleverley boots:

 

[jonathanS]

Quote:
My favorite shoes get worn & enjoyed. Whats the point of having shoes if you don't wear them?

 

[Cleav]

Shoes/boots - buy, wear, refurbish.... wear, refurbish... buy more, repeat

 

[chogall]

Shoes/boots - buy, wear, refurbish.... wear, refurbish... buy more, repeat

Buy, pictures, wear on carpet, storage, eBay/B&S, buy more!

 

[Texasmade]



Do you fellows sometime feel like wearing your new shoes after the purchase would not be a cool idea at all as you would like them to remain in a box fresh condition and just admire them as a piece of art?


I realize shoes are meant to be worn and enjoyed, it's their purpose after all, however I have some pairs I just can't get my self to wear as I simply enjoy re-opening the box and bags and experiencing the thrill all over again. This could be a collector territory I am referring to but there is no way I could get my self wearing a 2009 St. Crepin Lobb for example. I simply enjoy them more by just looking at them than wearing them, thus wanting them to always be in a mint condition. 99% of other shoes I don't care much about and I do enjoy wearing.

Nope. I buy to wear although newer shoes tend to be worn only when conditions are good for the day (no rain/mud/snow and not much concrete/outdoor walking).

 

[chogall]

Anyone noticed that the new prestige heels from the pictures above are biased on the outside?

 

[jujujoo11]

The JLP Talland boots I purchased late last year have the JL logo, but also the heel...

Wow those Boots!!!! What are the color?

 

[alpyigit]

I also ordered from Nick on Jan 3, gave him exactly two weeks to ship and sent an e mail on the 17th for an update. Radio silence on his part. Never had such a bad experience from any other online seller. 24 hours more and will file for a dispute tomorrow. Very disappointing least to say!

 

[MoosicPa]



Wow those Boots!!!!  What are the color?

Thank you jujuoo11, they are Claret Misty calf.

 

[Zapasman]

Anyone noticed that the new prestige heels from the pictures above are biased on the outside?

No, could you elaborate?

 

[sleepyinsanfran]

^^he means they are like the opposite of a Thomas heel,
their past/old heels were straight aong teh waist but a tad inward-biased when you consider the line from heel to toe ('first metatarsal?), which I liked!