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Recent content by Kashiwa

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    Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread

    I'm wondering if there are any further thoughts, opinions, reviews on the Trading Post originals made by Central Shoes? They were discussed on this thread a few years back but I didn't see anything recent. I live in Tokyo and find it very difficult to find shoes in my size but Trading Post...
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    The Official Carmina Sizing Thread

    Help! I read through this entire thread yesterday and I'm still not sure what size I need. I only have two points of reference, all Alden. I have a pair of suede Alden barrie-lasted LWBs in 11.5d that fit me very well. I had a cordovan ptb in same size/last that fit reasonably well but also...
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    Alden #8 Shell Cordovan PTB 11.5 D Barrie w/trees

    Still available. Price drop to $300.
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    Alden #8 Shell Cordovan PTB 11.5 D Barrie w/trees

    Great bargain on a very lightly worn pair of Alden's classic PTB in #8 Shell Cordovan size 11.5d Barrie last. These have been worn only a handful of times. Mint except for usual shell creasing on toes and some scuffs on the back inner heel that would probably nearly disappear with strenuous...
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    Brand new John Lofgren engineers cognac badalassi size 12

    As per the title, a brand new pair of John Lofgren engineers in Badalassi cognac, size 12. Looking for 850 USD which includes shipping from Japan. Paypal accepted. These are currently retailing for about 1000 USD, so this a great deal, for someone. As indicated by the pics below, these have...
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    Nigel Cabourn

    Hey guys, about how warm is the cameraman jacket? Think it would get me through a Tokyo winter with a shirt and sweater on underneath? This is the one I'm looking at. http://a2.ocimage.us/pimg/10327_1-Cameraman_Nvy.jpg
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    GentlemensFootwear.com (CARMINA, EDWARD GREEN, DRAKES, CROCKETT & JONES) - OFFICIAL AFFILIATE THREAD

    Worse thing about spice suede is that it continually reminds me of a certain girl band. I'm with Mschapiro on this. The spice looks nice. But it wouldn't get as much wear from me. I need a chukka in the beige to brown range. Noix looks great. I could also be into snuff.
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    We're working with Gentleman's Footwear on the MTO. Don't have a price yet. But have a look at their site to get an idea of the cost. http://www.gentlemensfootwear.com/collections/frontpage I'm thinking it would be under $550. Will post what I find out. C'mon aboard. Let's get this order in...
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

     Can we count you in? :) We have three for an MTO going for a noix suede 3 eyelet chukka on Soller (#80176). Looking for at least three more members to climb aboard.
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    GentlemensFootwear.com (CARMINA, EDWARD GREEN, DRAKES, CROCKETT & JONES) - OFFICIAL AFFILIATE THREAD

    Yes, indeed. This will be a great makeup. Now we just need some more people right? We have three, do we then need three more? Any sizing advice one Soller vs. Alden? If I'm a 11.5 in Barrie and TB (12TTS), safe to go UK11 on Soller?
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    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    Steve, who is the third? I count Kashiwa and Mschapiro. Are you jumping on board too?
  12. Kashiwa

    Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.

    I'm not sure if Hanoiboy was referring to my post above? I'm not into loden. Definitely would have to be noix, snuff or sand. Not totally opposed to crepe. Just heard that Carmina may not be willing to do the 905 on Soller or Forest, so how about the 80179 instead? As below (soller last) but...

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