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  1. Oysters

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here

    Can anyone tell me where I can get a leather frock coat like Tony Iommi? This was probably custom made but anything similar...? Thanks!
  3. Oysters

    Ask a Question, Get an Answer - ask all quick questions here

    Hey guys, Where can I get me a leather frock coat like Tony Iommi? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tony-Iommi_2009-06-11_Chicago_photoby_Adam-Bielawski.jpg http://www.samsontech.com/site_media/cms/images/artist/samson/tony-lommi/main/Tony-Iommi_3-display.jpg Thanks...
  4. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Considering the worrying subsequent increase of animosity in every next post regarding my proposed loafers, I just want to say thank you to everyone who commented and I'll consider everyone's opinion. <sigh> I never do well on forums.
  5. Oysters

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    REPOST - no one seemed to notice :( Okay, so my Johnston and Murphy Aragon II tassel loafers just arrived, and I promised I'd post some pictures. What I'm trying to figure out is if these shoes are actually full-grain leather, as they are advertised on the website...
  6. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Okay, so my Johnston and Murphy Aragon II tassel loafers just arrived, and I promised I'd post some pictures. What I'm trying to figure out is if these shoes are actually full-grain leather, as they are advertised on the website...
  7. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Thanks, I'll post pictures when I get them.
  8. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    I've always had issues telling corrected grain from full grain. I just received my Johnston and Murphy Aragon II in Burgundy (http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx?c=624&pid=35455&VID=65489), but they were too big so I sent them in for a refund (silly me; now I realize I should have...
  9. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Ah, right, frock coat, thank you!
  10. Oysters

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    Hi everyone, I feel like a complete idiot for not knowing this, but what exactly is this article of clothing called that Ozzy is wearing? Is it just called a "long jacket" or is there a specific name for it? Here...
  11. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Try as I can, I cannot seem to be able to spot the difference between corrected and full grain leather from online photos. So, if an expert could just briefly glance at the below (AE) shoes and tell me if they're CG or not, or if there's any other problems with them, that would be great...
  12. Oysters

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    So I spoke with Allen Edmonds the other day... Conversation: But I have read several posts here that suggest Allen Edmonds does in fact use corrected grain on just a few shoes (aside from patent leather obviously) - and I'm not sure this guy knew entirely what he was talking about. So...
  13. Oysters

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    Dear mimo, First of all, thank you for a very detailed answer. I'd like to begin by saying that I can buy very expensive stuff, but I won't, and here's my reason. I will be wearing these shoes to school (well, private school where I have to wear polos in the spring and suits in the winter -...
  14. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Dear Man of Lint, Thank you, but what do you mean by "do not engage?" Thank you, I had no idea Amazon offered such a discount! I am a bit apprehensive about buying online, though - I could always go into a Johnston and Murphy store, try them on, and then walk out, but that would be a bit...
  15. Oysters

    Ask A Question, Get An Answer... - Post All Quick Questions Here (Classic menswear)

    Hello everybody, I was wondering about these shoes: http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx?c=1215&sc=1215&pid=68092 I like the look (and the price even more) but before buying them I noticed (or am I imagining?) that they were slightly... square-toed. Now, the fashion media has driven...
  16. Oysters

    One leather shoe darker and shinier than other

    Okay. I need to make one shoe a little darker and shinier. That's all I need right now. If I decide on buying more shoes I will re-post or make a new thread.
  17. Oysters

    One leather shoe darker and shinier than other

    I have another slightly unrelated issue. I did kindly ask my fellow forumers to help me search for a new, higher quality dress shoe on the cheaper side of $100-$175 or so. Is it possible to find a warmer dress shoe? My feet have been freezing all day. Is shell cordovan warmer than...
  18. Oysters

    One leather shoe darker and shinier than other

    No probs.
  19. Oysters

    One leather shoe darker and shinier than other

    I think odor, mold, and infections is going a bit too far; I'm not worried about that. Sorry for being foolish, but what is saturating leather? What happens when I "saturate" leather with Dubbin? I think there's a little misunderstanding; I'm not wading through puddles all day; I'm walking...
  20. Oysters

    One leather shoe darker and shinier than other

    Okay, thank you for the advice. One question: what logic is there behind dress shoes' life being more than doubled if there usage is being cut in half? Dress shoes aren't machinery - they are just pieces of leather connected to a sole. Why is "resting" so beneficial to shoes? Also...
  21. Oysters

    One leather shoe darker and shinier than other

    Dubbin has been working wonders on my dress shoes. They have become a deeper, darker shade of black and shine beautifully - not too much, not too little. Is there really that much evil lurking in that little greasy container?
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