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    My New Heschung Spectators

    These Heschung spectator derby/blucher shoes just arrived. They are part of the Heschung summer 2022 collection. Heschung's seasonal shoes are usually not made larger than a European size 10. Luckily, these were available in a European size 11...
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    My New Made to Order Heschung Crocus Shoes

    Thanks...! I don't know of any other shoes, at any price point, that I would choose over these Heschungs. The quality of the materials is exceptional, as is the construction. Since the full grain French Calf leather they use is very supple, they are extremely comfortable. I have tried other...
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    My New Made to Order Heschung Crocus Shoes

    I initiated the order of these shoes by sending an email inquiry to Heschung's customer service: [email protected] The shoes are made on a stock, RTW last. I was given a choice of 3 different lasts, and the option of a reverse welt, or a traditional Goodyear welt. I chose the Odeon...
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    My New Made to Order Heschung Crocus Shoes

    Today my new made to order Heschung Crocus shoes arrived. Since I live in the Pacific Northwest where it often rains, the Heschung Crocus has been my favorite waterproof shoes to wear for many years now. They have a fairly generous fit that can accommodate a full length orthotic up to 3mm...
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    A Guide: Shoes for Flatter Feet, Narrow Heels, etc.

    My new Vass shoes arrived today. I'm really glad I ordered the size 45.5 as they fit just fine. The size 45 would have definitely been too small. I am thinking that the Vass 3636 last is the best Vass last for me, as it is snug fitting in the heel, yet fuller fitting in the ball through toe...
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    The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)

    I just received these new Vass shoes today. They are style 1006 made on the 3636 last. There was both a size 45 and 45.5 available. After doing some extensive Styleforum research, I opted for the 45.5. It's a good thing I did, as they fit just fine. The size 45 would have definitely been too...
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    A Guide: Shoes for Flatter Feet, Narrow Heels, etc.

    Tonight I decided to roll the dice, and ordered a pair of Vass Budapest style wingtip shoes, made on the 3636 last. They were in stock in both a size 45 and 45.5. Since I hope to be able to wear these shoes with a full length Superfeet, "Black" orthotic, I ordered the 45.5. This will be my...
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    A Guide: Shoes for Flatter Feet, Narrow Heels, etc.

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    A Guide: Shoes for Flatter Feet, Narrow Heels, etc.

    I was referring to the relationship in size to my big toe, vs. my other toes. The stick length only takes the measurement from the heel to the end of the big toe. Since my other toes are rather long, most RTW shoes tend to pinch my little toes, at the outer edge of my feet. I discussed this...
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    A Guide: Shoes for Flatter Feet, Narrow Heels, etc.

    Yesterday I visited the C&J store in New York City, and tried on some shoes. The Pembroke on the 325 last, and Cardigan 4, on the 335 last didn't have enough toe room for me, thus making the shoes unwearable. I ended up buying the Bangor, made on the 365 last...
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    A Guide: Shoes for Flatter Feet, Narrow Heels, etc.

    It's been some time since I posted about shoes here on SF. I have just the sort of feet being discussed, and require the type of last being sought after here. My Brannock size is about 10 (measuring to the end of my big toe, and 11.5 using the arch length slider to the ball of my foot. The 10...
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    Alden "Seattle" Shoe

    Just noticed on the Alden of Carmel website, that the Jess Monroe shoe will be put back into production for 2014. J. Gilbert Footwear in Seattle, is now accepting pre orders for a fall 2014 delivery... http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Kudu_Plain_Toe_308.htm Jess
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    Cowboy boots

    I posted my photos using the middle size setting (350 x 700). It seems when I click on the photos to enlarge them after they are posted, they end up with the contrast too high. The vamps look ok. However, the stitching on the tops looks very unnatural. It seems the same effect is happening...
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    Cowboy boots

    Ray, Like you, I met and had boots made by a number of the well known boot companies in El Paso, TX., then I traveled further, and had some Paul Bond and M.L. Leddy boots made. I knew that the cities of Mercedes, and Raymondville in the Rio Grande Valley were also known for having a number of...
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    Cowboy boots

    Here are some more of my designs... El Vaquero Stallion El Vaquero Rios of Mercedes El Vaquero El Vaquero
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