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Cobbler/Shoe Repair in Washington DC?
Regarding Sky Valet, the owner (Hetom) now has a policy that he only repairs shoes of his retail customers. He told me last summer that he has been losing money on each repair given his cost of supplies and the amount of time he was putting in, so I wasn't surprised when he put this new policy...- westling
- Post #28
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Fratelli Rossetti Shoe Sizing
I know this thread is an old one but if anyone is interested in Fratelli Rossetti, check out Sky Valet in Washington, DC. You can order through the web site (free shipping) and return them (if still unworn condition) for a refund if not satisfied. Hetom, the owner, is extremely helpful with...- westling
- Post #9
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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ex- Sutor Mantellassi people? Scarpe di Bianco shoes
Sky Valet Shoes in Washington, DC, has just received a few Di Bianco styles. I think they arrived about a week ago. Here's Sky Valet's Di Bianco page. Absolutely gorgeous.- westling
- Post #56
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)
I mentioned this today to Hetom at Sky Valet Shoes. He suggested 10.5E UK for the Brecon and 11E UK for the Harlech.- westling
- Post #7,894
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Comprehensive List of Links to High-End Shoes
I noticed that Sky Valet Shoes of Washington, DC, has their old (and soon to be defunct) web address listed in the first post on this thread. The new site is here: http://skyvaletshoes.com. If you're in the DC area, I highly recommend a visit. They currently stock Crockett & Jones, Carmina...- westling
- Post #454
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)
I just spoke with Hetom, the owner of Sky Valet, and he guessed (with emphasis on "guess") you might be a 10G for the 341 last. He said that the 341 is much narrower and sleeker than the 325. Also, also the 341 doesn't come in E, only C and G (with G being the equivalent of a U.S. EE). Hope this...- westling
- Post #7,744
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)
I just checked with the owner -- it's not in stock but could be ordered, price would be $550.- westling
- Post #7,741
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official list of online stores
Sky Valet Shoes (Washington, DC) has a new web site: http://skyvaletshoes.com The owner of Sky Valet is extremely knowledgeable. I'm trying to coax him into making some YouTube videos on shoe selection, fitting, care, etc.- westling
- Post #38
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)
Which UK stores have better prices? I've looked at a few and the prices are comparable to those at Sky Valet Shoes (which also offers free shipping in the U.S.). Here's their Crockett & Jones product page. Full disclosure: I recently helped Sky Valet set up their new web site. There are a few...- westling
- Post #7,735
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
FYI, the markings suggest it was made by Cheaney. (See very similar markings in this thread.) Also -- and this might just be me, or the particular last used for my old pair of Cheaneys -- they feel smaller than the same size in Allen Edmonds. I'm very comfortable in an AE 9.5D but a Cheaney 9.5D...- westling
- Post #60,238
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
Thanks, that's interesting. I've never seen them on casual jackets or coats before and was surprised to see them this time. But now that you mention it, maybe I've never seen them because I never looked that closely.- westling
- Post #60,222
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
Had a pretty good day. And a pretty good yesterday, too. At lunch I popped into the thrift store down the block and found these. From left to right: John Varvatos made in Italy; unknown made in France (see teaser for the tag; any ideas would be welcomed!); Atelson Collection super 130s (anyone...- westling
- Post #60,184
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
Congrats! I love it when I'm able to do that! I've gotten into the mode of scanning the pants racks for pinstripe, plaid, nailhead, or any other pants that suggest they were part of a suit, grabbing several of them, then trying to find their matching jackets. I've always felt that I'm more...- westling
- Post #60,181
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
My guess is that some people think they can get away with it because it's "not a real store". On the same note, many thrift stores I've been to around here, especially the tiny charities, have big problems with shoplifting. Maybe they confuse "cheap" with "free", or they decide that the elderly...- westling
- Post #59,813
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
Almost forgot to mention this: Anyone need a pair of burgundy AE Sanfords in size 15D? Will proxy. I think these are the biggest shoes I've ever seen (or at least bothered to look at) at a thrift store. If all else fails, they'll make classy clown shoes.- westling
- Post #59,419
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
I usually keep my questions simple, such as "Please describe the smell of the armpits and the crotch area. Does the material have any significant taste?"- westling
- Post #59,418
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
Mailed something to CesarC a week ago and jokingly said he could repay me with the next Oxxford suit he finds in a 43R, small moth holes acceptable. This morning, I find nothing in the local GW; nothing in the local Unique Thrift (aka Value Village); and decide to hit one last small shop on my...- westling
- Post #59,361
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The official thrift/discount store bragging thread
Found a couple beautiful 3-roll-2 J. Press tweed jackets that aren't my size, dammit dammit dammit. Both have Donegal Mist tweed, no size tag but measure like 44Ls: 19 shoulder, 32.5 length, 23 pit-to-pit, 25 sleeve. Available! The dominant color for this one is greenish-brown but it...- westling
- Post #58,796
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Yet Another Shoe Identification Request
driftking and bengal-stripe, Many thanks! With that extra information, I found several examples of other Tweed by Cheaney shoes that have last/number stamps in an identical format; for example, this one. On one of the shoes there was only the tiniest bit of writing left at the top of the...- westling
- Post #8
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Yet Another Shoe Identification Request
Thanks, I'll dig more into this. I just sent an email to Cheaney Shoes Limited with these pictures, asking for assistance, and got an auto-reply that the factory was closed until the New Year. If I find out more from them, I'll update this thread.- westling
- Post #5
- Forum: Classic Menswear