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    The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford

    @wurger, would you be kind enough to tell me about the difference of fit between Loake Aldwych vs AS Armfield 109last. I have Loake Aldwych size 8.5, however it is a bit loose fitting and I have to use an insole for a good fit. My question is should I go for size 8.5 for AS Armfield or should...
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    The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford

    @ wurger Thanks again
  3. classics

    The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford

    @wurger thanks for your input, One more thing, if we pitch Loake Aldwych against the following, what would be your opinion? the new Meermin Elton last Captoe,Elton is a bit sleeker just like the Aldwych. Yanko 915 Chiseled toe here are the pictures...
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    The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford

    Great thread for black cap toes: Trying to decide between Loake Aldwych captoe vs Yanko 962(round last). @wurger & other members, can you provide your input regarding these two shoes considering: Aesthetically which one of the two cap toes look better? The reason for buying Yanko will be...
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    The Official Carmina Sizing Thread

    Greetings! I want to ask the informed members about the sizing of Carmina Alcudia Last. Can someone provide me with Inside Shoe Width (mm) Outside Shoe Width (mm) Inside Shoe Length (mm) Outside Shoe Length (mm) The above information is needed for shoe sizes UK 8.5 & 9.0 & 9.5 Thanks
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Thanks for the reply @zarkov, Actually all the 1880 line heels look the same. I do have a loafer from 1880 line and the heel stack seems to be exactly as in Loake Aldwych. The bigger concern is, how much of a difference it makes to the comfort of a shoe with fiberboard heel stack vs leather...
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    very true sir! I had a concern after going through the following blog. There is a google translate feature for your convenience. The blog entry said: "For comparison must be said that many manufacturers at lower price levels, such as Loake, not even using the full leather in their heels, but...
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Hi, I have a question regarding Loake 1880 collection. Is it true that the heel stack in Loake 1880 shoe is made out of Fiberboard instead of leather stacks? Thanks
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Greetings Gentlemen, Have worn a pair of wonderful Loake Embankment (size UK8.5/ Last 025) for a few days and found out that this pair of Loake has a snug (more of a tight) fit for my toes, although it is not Uncomfortable. The next on the list is the Loake Aldwych shoe. Loake's official...
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Great! Once again short and spot on recommendation, made the selection way more easier. Thanks again!
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    @wurger, your input is highly valued! If it is not a huge hassle, kindly advise as to what should be the routine for this Loake Embankment shoe? Have been skeptical about using colored polishes and creams for this shoe. Another thing which would require your valued opinion is regarding...
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Greetings Gentlemen! Long follower of the forum, would like to share my experience and ask for a bit of advice: Bought a pair of beautiful Loake Embankment Loafers. The original color is stated to be Mahogany, however in real life the pair looks more of a Mid brown. Ever since the purchase...

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