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  1. shoefan

    shoe construction...behind the veil

     I would love to see whatever articles you have about the use of non-occlusive footwear. However, I again think you misunderstand me. Of course shoes are a petri-dish of all sorts of bacteria and fungi -- a warm, moist environment with organic food sources is going to be so. My question...
  2. shoefan

    shoe construction...behind the veil

     I think in part you misunderstood me -- I believe what happens to sweat is that it is absorbed into the shoe insole and lining (and of course the socks); a bit of it may manage to evaporate while the shoe is in wear, due to air moving around inside the shoe as one walks or being wicked to a...
  3. shoefan

    shoe construction...behind the veil

    Wow, lots of supposition here, to which I will add. It seems to me there are two separate but related topics being discussed here: the best way for a shoe to handle the internally-generated moisture (i.e. sweat); and the best way for a shoe to prevent infiltration of water from external...
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    NIB Crockett & Jones for Tom James wingtip oxford in burnished tan calfskin, US size 8.5E

    These are US 8.5E. They were made and labeled for Tom James, so their labeling is in US sizing. I have another pair of shoes from the same production run and the sizing is definitely US.
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    Nw/oB Sutor Mantellassi demi-chasse in black pebble grain calfskin, size 9

    Nw/oB Sutor Mantellassi demi-chasse in pebble grain calfskin, size 9. Same shoe as above, but in black pebble grain, A beautiful and traditional demi-chasse, with Norvegese stitching and a leather sole. Hand sewn toe and apron seams. Outstanding and handsome shoe. $475, includes domestic...
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    Nw/oB Sutor Mantellassi demi-chasse in brown calfskin, size 9

    Nw/oB Sutor Mantellassi demi-chasse in brown calfskin, size 9. A beautiful and traditional demi-chasse, with Norvegese stitching and a leather sole. Hand sewn toe and apron seams. Outstanding and handsome shoe; I’m happy to keep them, hence $550, compare to $1200+
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    Nw/oB Crockett & Jones for Polo Ralph Lauren tassel loafer in tan calfskin, size 8.5D

    Nw/oB Crockett & Jones for Polo Ralph Lauren tassel loafer in tan calfskin, size 8.5D. Made to Hand Grade standards. $225, includes domestic shipping and paypal fees. (Does not include shoe trees).
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    NIB Grenson penny loafer in black calfskin, hand-stitched apron. Size 9D.

    NIB Grenson penny loafer in black calfskin, hand-stitched apron. Size 9D. Originally made for Paul Stuart, these are Grenson’s best quality and replaced Edward Green at the top of Paul Stuart’s shoe hierarchy in years past. I have worn a pair of these in tan for the past 7 years and have found...
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    NIB Crockett & Jones for Polo Ralph Lauren Langford penny loafer in tan pebble grain leather, Size

    NIB Crockett & Jones for Polo Ralph Lauren Langford penny loafer in tan pebble grain leather, Size 9D. Made to Hand Grade standards. $275, includes domestic shipping and paypal fees.
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    NIB Crockett & Jones for Tom James Barton captoe oxford in black calfskin, US size 8.5E

    NIB Crockett & Jones for Tom James Barton captoe oxford in black calfskin, US size 8.5E, on the C&J 330 last, made to Hand Grade standards. Beautiful, classic captoe oxford with a round toe on an elegant last. $375, including domestic shipping and Paypal fees — compare to current pricing of $870.
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    NIB Crockett & Jones for Tom James wingtip oxford in burnished tan calfskin, US size 8.5E

    NIB Crockett & Jones for Tom James Cranford wingtip oxford in burnished tan calfskin, US size 8.5E, on the C&J 330 last, made to Hand Grade standards. Beautiful, traditional wingtip with a round toe on an elegant last. $375, including Paypal and shipping — compare to current pricing of $870.
  12. shoefan

    NIB Edward Green Dover with Dainite Soles, Mahogany Country Calf, 8/8.5D, 606 last SOLD

    NIB Edward Green Dover with Dainite Soles, Mahogany Country Calf, 8/8.5D, 606 last. Edward Green’s iconic shoe, spectacular color and leather, beautiful last for the hand-sewn apron and toe, perfect for inclement weather. Note: the sock liners have a bit of sticky residue and paper from pricing...
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    NIB Ralph Lauren Purple Label/Edward Green Addison tassel loafer, Burnt Pine, size 8/8.5D

    NIB Ralph Lauren Purple Label/Edward Green Addison tassel loafer, Burnt Pine, size 8/8.5D on the 101 loafer last, $500, includes domestic shipping and paypal fees. A slightly squared-off or chisel toe, beautiful shape for a loafer.
  14. shoefan

    NIB Ralph Lauren Purple Label/Edward Green False Cap Toe oxford, Size 8.5/9D

    NIB Ralph Lauren Purple Label/Edward Green False Cap Toe oxford, Size 8.5/9D on the legendary #82 last, Black Calfskin, with lasted shoe trees and shoe bags, $750, includes paypal fees and domestic shipping. This is a spectacular shoe, on a great last. The false cap toe gives it a sleeker line...
  15. shoefan

    NIB Ralph Lauren Purple Label/Edward Green Cardiff 8.5/9D

    NIB Ralph Lauren Purple Label/Edward Green Cardiff 8.5/9D on the #89 last w/ shoe trees and shoe bags $750. I believe the leather is Chestnut Antique Calf, though no promises on that front. Plenty of hand-burnished details on this pair. Price includes shipping in the USA and paypal fees.
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