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  1. Mister Sloth

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    There was a 50% sale at Hackett for C&J. It looks like they want to launch their own line of shoes. I grabbed four pairs. However, on the Merton right foot, I can see the shape of the toe box on the upper. I was just wondering if this has already happened to anyone else. It's quite noticeable...
  3. Mister Sloth

    Albini Group

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  4. Mister Sloth

    Shoe advice for a beginner

    Get the Vass. It looks like you've done enough research and know what you're talking about. Check the K last, it looks quite good. You should also consider special orders as said before, they're about 600 euros which is rather attractive for MTO. I think Vass ships to Europe, but I don't know...
  5. Mister Sloth

    Vass vs EG vs JL

    I think I can usually find a last that can work for my feet. For example, the C&J 337, 358, and 348 are good. EG 82 works for me. Never tried JL nor Vass. I had a look at Vass 5 years ago and wasn't too fond of them. However, it looks like their new F and U last are popular on SF. I know that...
  6. Mister Sloth

    Vass vs EG vs JL

    I'd like to get some new shoes, and let's say that I have 2k euros that are making my pockets too heavy. I went to the C&J shop and really liked the Clifford and Selbourne but those are 600 euros without the 100-euro shoe trees. I think this is a little steep. C&J store in Brussels doesn't make...
  7. Mister Sloth

    Shoe advice for a beginner

    You should definitely buy a pair of Vass but maybe not three unless you feel very comfortable with different lasts. I'll give you my 2 cents: I don't really like round lasts (I mean really old school round not like EG 202). However, this is something I've developed with time. Although Vass...
  8. Mister Sloth

    Shoe advice for a beginner

    I advise you to check this thread: http://www.styleforum.net/t/336452/five-shoes-for-a-versatile-wardrobe For the boot, I think that a brown suede chukka is a very good choice. Something that I think is not a good idea is buying immediately three pairs because once you start wearing better...
  9. Mister Sloth

    Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy

    Thank you for your replies. This is what I feared. I think that EG shoe trees are expensive for being generic, yet are you still satisfied with them? Would you recommend them? Are there any shoemakers which still use real lasted shoe trees other than bespoke ones?
  10. Mister Sloth

    Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy

    Could you please confirm that EG shoe trees are lasted? I've heard both stories. I've also heard that they make one shoe tree for all their oxfords. For the people who have several pairs on different lasts, can you definitely say that the shape of the trees is different?
  11. Mister Sloth

    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    I know this has been asked many times but are C&J shoe trees really worth it? I'm looking for the Tetbury size 10 in Suede last 348. A salesman told me that C&J has new mainline shoe trees that are unvarnished with double springs. My only problem is that I feel they're quite expensive for shoe...
  12. Mister Sloth

    Shoes Break in

    So you'd wear your new shoes as though they were used, i.e. no additional attention required, wouldn't you? As someone mentioned in another thread, I'm afraid that the pain related to the stiffness of the new leather might cause one to walk in a fashion which would alter the perfect way the...
  13. Mister Sloth

    What I've learned from Styleforum (or, a guide to not wasting money / avoid buyers remorse)

    Thank you for the additional information. Is there still a use that one can make of silk ties? Do you consider them acceptable only for suits? Can you wear wool ties year round? Why do you consider silk ties not as good as linen blends for example?
  14. Mister Sloth

    What I've learned from Styleforum (or, a guide to not wasting money / avoid buyers remorse)

    Could you please give more details about the ties because I'm not very knowledgeable. Why are all silk ties not so great? Is something like a plain burgundy twill tie still acceptable? What is your point of view of patterns?
  15. Mister Sloth

    Shoes Break in

    Hello, I have several questions about how to break in your shoes. I've read some threads but haven't been totally satisfied with the answers. Here are the questions: 1) Do you apply shoe cream or any other type of shoe care product right after buying the shoes and before wearing them for the...
  16. Mister Sloth

    Edwards of Manchester - C&J shoe trees

    Hello, I'm interested in buying the C&J Tetbury in dark brown suede. I live in Brussels and had the chance to try them in the store. However, I have some questions. The price at the store is 400 EUR (330 pounds) the last time I went there in September. It might have risen, though. I found this...
  17. Mister Sloth

    First pair of Crockett & Jones

    Thank you for your replies. It is true that I didn't consider the Chelsea boots. It could be a good idea. I took a look at the Bexley shoes that Kingstonian mentioned. The price is very attractive, but I didn't really like the lasts on the ones that you showed. They looked very wide. What...
  18. Mister Sloth

    First pair of Crockett & Jones

    Hello, I am new to the forums, but I have read them a lot in the past to find the answers to my questions. It has always helped because you can get so many opinions which you didn't even think of. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find an answer, so I knew that I would find here people...
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