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  1. Mifune

    Australian Members

    New shoe care: My C&J shoes got caught by some light rain, and now there's specks of discolouration on the uppers. 1. What's the best way of getting these specks out? 2. Do you all use a waterproofer, or just apply a few layers of cream polish after purchase? Thanks in advance guys.
  3. Mifune

    Australian Members

    A belt at Uniqlo and H&M costs more than $20, and they definitely aren't full-grain.. Not sure what kind of business this Aeolis is running, surely can't be profitable at $20 for a full-grain cow leather belt.
  4. Mifune

    Australian Members

    Nice purchase sir. The G&G St James II look incredible...a totally different beast. Good luck trying to avoid the temptation in future!
  5. Mifune

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

    The dark brown Audleys are very nice, you will enjoy them.
  6. Mifune

    Australian Members

    Re. purchasing from Taobao - you didn't have any issues from Australian Customs re. the shoe trees being untreated wooden items? I've purchased Woodlore trees from Amazon previously, however I wonder whether Customs is more "careful" with items from non-English countries.
  7. Mifune

    Australian Members

    I almost slipped multiple times last year in a pair of C&J Hallams, leather sole. Pavement slightly hilly and damp. As such, would think that a lower-profile toe plate would be preferable to a higher-profile toe plate. Maybe it's just my gait. Re. limited market - I think this is about...
  8. Mifune

    Australian Members

    More concerned about slipping with protruding toe plates than the appearance of the sole! Leather soles look crap anyway once they are used...even rubber looks better. Pretty disappointed with Coombs. The guy said he didn't have the time to do countersunk. Nonsense - offer the service and...
  9. Mifune

    Australian Members

    Sydney people: Does anyone know any cobblers that can install countersunk toe plates? Just went to Coombs in Strand Arcade before and they don’t countersink, only just nailed straight onto the sole... I’ve paid for the leather soles on my EG, C&J…want to enjoy them instead of just slapping...
  10. Mifune

    Australian Members

    Welcome to the forum. Chinos: Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren. Especially on sale. DJs, or their own shops. Tailors: Arthur Korderas (South Yarra) or Steve Giannopoulos (Camberwell) for suits; for chinos Elite Alterations (cnr Church and Bridge, Richmond) should be fine. Elite should be...
  11. Mifune

    Australian Members

    The frustrating thing about MJ Bale and their blazer/sports jacket range at the moment - ALL surgeon's cuffs. Their advertising department obviously did not think about the real-world implications of putting surgeon's cuffs for all their blazers.
  12. Mifune

    Australian Members

    I wouldn't bother, you will be paying full price for only 50% of the tailoring experience. A full-price bespoke suit is only worthwhile if you have the opportunity to have (multiple) fittings.
  13. Mifune

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

    I prefer the 337, however it is up to you what you like. Shoes look different in real life and when they're actually being worn. A couple of photos of both shoes in the wild for you. 363 337
  14. Mifune

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

    The 363 is slightly more elongated than the 337. Check this out for a 363 and 337 side by side, this might help. http://www.styleforum.net/t/198279/c-j-363-last-new#post_3675682
  15. Mifune

    Australian Members

    $4500-$5000 for a suit from Arthur. Nice man and good work, however it's a one man show I think and he always has a long backlog of work...looking at 2-3 weeks (at least) for suit jacket alterations.
  16. Mifune

    Australian Members

    Is this guy any good? I've checked out his website and walked past his shop, with the following impressions: - average to poor leather; - mostly distressed styles, many look similar to op-shop pickups; and - nothing classic. The pair of double monks in the Fairfax article...they look average...
  17. Mifune

    Australian Members

    That is so sad to read. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.
  18. Mifune

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

    This is not the time to try to be "cheap" and order online. You are inexperienced with these brands, go to a C&J or Church's store, try them on, and buy them there. Trying to guess your size at the start is likely to end up costing you more in the long run...and what's more, it's nice to...
  19. Mifune

    Buying and Selling on eBay: Tips, Tricks, Problems & Questions

    Another reason why eBay has become nigh on useless - what is the point of being able to block buyers with a negative feedback score? Buyers can't get negative feedback!!!!!
  20. Mifune

    Buying and Selling on eBay: Tips, Tricks, Problems & Questions

    Buyers don't care though. If they realise they are on a blacklist, they just go and open another eBay account and use that instead. The unpaid item strike filter is effectively useless. In my instance, I had a douchebag from South Korea that was blocked because of unpaid item strikes, he...
  21. Mifune

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

    I think they're just trying to pocket the VAT for themselves.
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