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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    Was able to visit Oct Tenth yesterday afternoon during my trip back in China. Tried on my trial shoes for a pair of shell tassel loafers and saw some new products from them as well.. and of course I decided to place an order for another pair....lol
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    Something new from Oct. Tenth while waiting for my Chelsea.
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    My latest acquisition from Xibao. Butterfly loafer on their Huang last.
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    It's their sleekest last I believe. I was also told by another person that it's almost identical to GG's Deco last.
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    Need tailor recommendation in Fukuoka Japan.

    As the title suggests, I'll be relocating to Fukuoka, Japan in a few months due to work and I'm wondering if you guys can recommend any tailor/shirt makers in or near Fukuoka? Preferrably one that can understand English to some extent. (Yes, I'm going to learn Japanese so that hopefully would...
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    Tom, we are still waiting on the report ;)
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    Absolutely. I think it's one of the reason they moved. However, there's no restaurant nearby so don't go on a empty stomach like I did lol.
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    I would say their new lasts, K and O I believe, are slightly more elongated and narrower looking at the front compared to Pu/Huang. The fit should still be similar according to Xibao's comment. I only had the chance to try one that's half size larger than my normal Huang size and I think you...
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    Finally went to Xibao's new factory today with my friend and tried out all the lasts they have. New lasts and models. I think I'm going to get the single monk once my butterfly loafter is done. Some more shoes pic. Choosing leather for my loafter Some more pics
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    Not sure. Perhaps you could try contacting her via WeChat, what I used, or Instagram?
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    Xibao is having a discounted group MTO for Dover style split toe derby, hatch grain is an option too.
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    I belive this is https://handcraft.taobao.com/shop/view_shop.htm?spm=a1z0k.7386009.0.0.76c037delC1vCV&shop_id=72645437
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    I've had good luck with this cobbler on Taobao, https://shop376874632.taobao.com/index.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w5002-22166057578.2.5c826daancKpGT
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    The Bespoke Shoes Thread

    @Kangnamstyles had a pair from them I think
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    The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

    I contacted Xibao directly since I'm in China, and I was given the option to upgrade to JR.
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