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    What is the US size of these John Lobb Lopez loafers? (pix included)

    Generally John Lobb shoes are exclusively measured in UK -- based on the markings, it looks to be 8 1/2 E UK to me. They usually run large, so that's generally 9 1/2D US. If you're unsure, I'd measure to be safe, like bourbonbasted suggests.
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    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    I'm looking for a pair of grey flannel trousers to dress things up from denim, but down from dress slacks. Not a huge fan of chinos/khakis, so I thought they might help bridge that gap. I know very little about trousers. Any recommendations on labels and/or other trouser options?
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    Changing the welt on a shoe?

    Before I discovered SF, I owned a single pair of 'nice' shoes -- a pair of black Allen Edmonds Leeds. I look at them, and while I am now a huge fan of balmorals, I still think this black blucher has a place in my collection. The thing is the double sole combined with the split-reverse welt...
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    Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

     I've decided to keep them. Wore them to dinner on Friday, they looked great with my grey suit.
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    Allen Edmonds Strand

    Can you post some photos? They might be from different production runs -- and sound like they might be different colors?
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    Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

     So, it's interesting you ask, because I had an issue with my shoes that appears to be from them being in the box for awhile and the wax had risen to the surface of the shoe. I posted on this forum and got some assuring answers, but it's still not something you want to have happen when you...
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    decent shoes in San Fran

    Wilkes does do the up-down look thing as you go in, but if you don't let it intimidate you (regardless of your dress), they warm up. In my experience, their Palo Alto store is a bit more friendly, but my guess is because their SF shop is set up right in the middle of Union Square, they get a...
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    decent shoes in San Fran

    Wilkes Bashford might still be having their final clearance. Neimans just finished theirs. I noticed Paul Smith just landed a new line of C&J shoes (I believe they are calling it their British collection), but have an extremely limited selection. Also, their markup on them seems enough to...
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    Need to upgrade from Ecco's to Dress shoes, where to begin??

    Allan Edmonds is the best price/performance step up. Agree wholeheartedly on cptjeff's link of AE suggestions. Also remember that you'll want to polish them fairly regularly as well, or it won't matter after a couple of months that you made the investment at all.
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    Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

    wilkes had them at 50% off -- it was part of their summer clearance. I got the Southwolds from Sky Valet.
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    Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

    Wilkes Bashford in Palo Alto, CA -- they had them on clearance.
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    Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

    I've been on a tear the past couple of months. Recently discovered SF and shoes. RLPL Ancel (Edward Green - 888 last) Edward Green Southwold (606 last) Santoni FAM Allan Edmonds Strand
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