This Week's Shoe Damage #27

[dopey]

I have the same Peerings in black. I feel touched by celebrity. I have the same pair of shoes as the shoe fairy !!! Woo hoooo!!!

 

[Artisan Fan]

All excellent choices Andrew.

 

[Michael Ay329]

I say this only in Jest...

Please don't ask the Shoe Fairy anymore about how many shoes he has

Back in 2006 the answer was about 160...but its balooned since then

He even once threatened to go bespoke but the latest damage proves otherwise

Asking the Shoe Fairy about how many shoes does he own is like asking Wilt Chamberlaim, how many girls did you screw?

The answer to both is obviously....MANY

 

[billiebob]

Gotta say I am a big fan of plaintoe bals. The Peering is super.

Those Herends remind me of the EG for Asprey Acorn brogues, but with a squarer toe. Awesome.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by greekgeek

Great looking shoes! I know I am in the minority here at SF but I like black shoes a good deal and yours pictured above are terrific examples.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Can't you just give me the illusion that I can keep up? It is so cruel to dash it. Nice clean sweep of the EGs for RLPL...when its black, the shape is even more important, and every shoe looks swell. - B

Originally Posted by Shikar

Very, very, nice shoes Andrew.

Regards.

Originally Posted by Tarmac

Damn those Herends are off the scale. I should have devoted an entire day of phone time to tracking them down during the sale...

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

The Stern and Peering are fantastic. The Grant is an SF classic.

Originally Posted by TKDKid

Wow, I like all of them.

Originally Posted by dopey

I have the same Peerings in black. I feel touched by celebrity. I have the same pair of shoes as the shoe fairy !!! Woo hoooo!!!

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

All excellent choices Andrew.

Originally Posted by billiebob

Gotta say I am a big fan of plaintoe bals. The Peering is super. Those Herends remind me of the EG for Asprey Acorn brogues, but with a squarer toe. Awesome.
Thanks for all the kind words fellas. Dope...Your use of Peering as a formal shoe was my inspiration for their purchase, the shoe fairy owes you one. B...You consistently raise the bar! I think you'll dig the Vass order that's in the pipeline.

 

[HORNS]

My god, those monkstraps with the medallion are gorgeous. Wouldn't you usually see a double strap with that monkstrap design?

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

BTW: True "This Week's Shoe Damage" fans like myself await the Bespoke rein deer commissions. What's the due date on those babies?

A--

The GC bespoke Russian reindeer are due in the Fall and the oxblood galosh in the beginning of 2009.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by HORNS

My god, those monkstraps with the medallion are gorgeous. Wouldn't you usually see a double strap with that monkstrap design?

Thanks! These are based on the EG Oundle which I believe were based on the JL Jermyn II, ll of which are single buckle. I have much love for the double buckle, too.

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

. . .
Dope...Your use of Peering as a formal shoe was my inspiration for their purchase, the shoe fairy owes you one. . .

Having a fairy in your debt is no mean thing.

Know that I value your obligation and shall not squander it on frivolous things. I will only call on you in an hour of true need.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by dopey

Having a fairy in your debt is no mean thing.

Know that I value your obligation and shall not squander it on frivolous things. I will only call on you in an hour of true need.

I humbly await. Quid pro quo.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Well, don't keep us in the dark!

What's this special Vass order all about?

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Well, don't keep us in the dark!

What's this special Vass order all about?
ET...these 3 are in the pipeline... 1. Special order Adealide, U last, antic cognac boxcalf, single leather sole, (as below, different color) 2. Special Order U Cap, U last, 6125 dark cognac boxcalf, single leather sole, 3. Theresianer cap toe high boot w/ medallion, F last, cognac scotchgrain, double leather sole,

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

B...You consistently raise the bar! I think you'll dig the Vass order that's in the pipeline.

I have an order from Vass in the pipeline as well...including a real mittleuropa shitkicker of a shoe.

July-ish delivery.

That Theresianer sounds suitably insane.

- B

 

[Pink22m]

You still haven't answered the question about the number of shoes you own.

I really wonder if any of these ever get worn.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

ET...

1. Special order Adealide, U last, antic cognac boxcalf, single leather sole, (as below, different color)

2. Special Order U Cap, U last, 6125 dark cognac boxcalf, single leather sole,

Wow! These two are on my Vass wishlist as well. They will come out beautifully.

I am thinking of ordering a bordeaux cordovan chukka boot soon.