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^^^ I'd say that by far THE most popular Galway makeup uses grained calf for the shaft (DOAK / Walnut cc).

Though whether Vass grain is as supple as that from EG remains an open question.

Now I need to go look over some Valway makeups.

Agree, the iconic Galway make up of doak / walnut grain is what I love the most. Will verify the grain suppleness later.

There's tons of unique makeups that can be done. Shade of burgundy for both upper and shaft would be pretty cool too.
 

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Now were talking!

Is scotchgrain is the best shaft choice? Is it supple enough, or is the usual "grained shafts" we see on 2 tone boots like Galways normally Delapre, Peccary, Lama etc... All of which are very soft. Just wondering...


But I would be interested in any of these combos..


Dark Brown Scotch/Mid Brown Suede
Antic Cognac Calf/Dark Brown Scotch
Oxblood Scotch Grain/Brown Suede
Burgundy Scotch Grain/Brown Suede

Cross posted over at Vass appreciation thread as well. Potential Valway makeup

1. Antic cognac calf and cognac grain (I can take another pic with dark brown scotch)


2. Bordeaux calf and red suede


What do you think?
 

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Has anyone checked out Gotstyle's eidos selection recently?


Last time I was there was in Dec and there was hardly anything. I would think Saks would have a good selection. Anyone know if there's a grand opening sale of some sort?
 

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Cross posted over at Vass appreciation thread as well. Potential Valway makeup 1. Antic cognac calf and cognac grain (I can take another pic with dark brown scotch) 2. Bordeaux calf and red suede What do you think?
Both are wonderful but I would really be after #2
 

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Actually #1 should've been this;

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Thanks for weighing in. Love option 2 as well. I think I'm going to order these.
 

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Keep us posted. Ordering both? Any other details? Last, welt, sole?
 
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Yeah both. Suede on F, grain on P2. Suede probably haf sole with rubber oversole and flush metal taps. Grain probably single dainite. Speed hooks on both.

But let's see if there are others that would chime in and make me change my mind (or add a third pair)
 

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Actually #1 should've been this;

400


Thanks for weighing in. Love option 2 as well. I think I'm going to order these.


Love this option but I would be also in for option 2. Can you give us details on last, sole and size range?
 

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Has anyone checked out Gotstyle's eidos selection recently?

Ever since I learned that they don't carry suits in Size 36, I've never felt compelled to look into their Eidos selection anymore. Last time I went in, they only carried sport coats and suits. Not sure if that's changed since.

Last time I was there was in Dec and there was hardly anything. I would think Saks would have a good selection. Anyone know if there's a grand opening sale of some sort?

Saks in Canada will not be carrying Eidos in store at this time, but it can be ordered in from the USA. Although if enough demand is made for it, that could change.

As far as I've heard, there's no grand opening sale but it is double points weekend for those who opt in for the SaksFirst membership program.

Also: Saks will be carrying Corthay. No Edward Green, though.
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Some great deals on Eidos sportscoats at GotStyle. A blue double breasted in 42, a check jacket and a light grey donegal in 44. All 40% off the sale price. Range from $550 to $680 before the 40%. Also a suede vest and a suede jacket thing. A few light blue shirts in size 16 and up.
 

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Yeah both. Suede on F, grain on P2. Suede probably haf sole with rubber oversole and flush metal taps. Grain probably single dainite. Speed hooks on both.

But let's see if there are others that would chime in and make me change my mind (or add a third pair)

They are sounding good. Not really drawn to the suede combo as much.


There is something about that Oxblood or Bordeaux Grain that gets my interest. And lets not even talk about the navy or green grain.... Damn.
 

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Some great deals on Eidos sportscoats at GotStyle. A blue double breasted in 42, a check jacket and a light grey donegal in 44. All 40% off the sale price. Range from $550 to $680 before the 40%. Also a suede vest and a suede jacket thing. A few light blue shirts in size 16 and up.

Those are some great prices. Is it this in store only?
 

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Ever since I learned that they don't carry suits in Size 36, I've never felt compelled to look into their Eidos selection anymore. Last time I went in, they only carried sport coats and suits. Not sure if that's changed since.



Saks in Canada will not be carrying Eidos in store at this time, but it can be ordered in from the USA. Although if enough demand is made for it, that could change.

As far as I've heard, there's no grand opening sale but it is double points weekend for those who opt in for the SaksFirst membership program.

Also: Saks will be carrying Corthay. No Edward Green, though. :(  


I know what you mean about the 36. It's hard enough finding stores that stock it regularly let alone on sale. Harry Rosen tends to have quite a few but I don't consider their discount on tailored clothing that great.

Saks not carrying Eidos dampens my enthusiam to stop by significantly but I'll probably still check out the store. Will they stock Isaia?

Corthay is certainly interesting and I'd like to check them out. I can count three places that stock Edward Green off the top of my head but I suspect Saks would have had the lowest price, especially on sale.
 

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