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  1. Coldfire3k3

    RM Williams Boots - Everything You Wanted to Know

    Are the suedes offered all calf or is Kangaroo suede also available
  2. Coldfire3k3

    RM Williams Boots - Everything You Wanted to Know

    Nice post @Jykaes! Do RM Williams offer different types of suede?
  3. Coldfire3k3

    RM Williams Boots - Everything You Wanted to Know

    What’s the starting price (in Australia) for RM Williams’ MTO program? I’m thinking of getting chocolate suede boots with a dynamic flex sole in size 8.5 X.
  4. Coldfire3k3

    **The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

    How can I clean a crepe brush used to clean suede shoes?
  5. Coldfire3k3

    St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

    Did you get these through Karl Sussmann in Sydney?
  6. Coldfire3k3

    St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

    Between CRU 606 and CRU 608 which is a darker shade of brown? It’s hard to tell from photos. I’m looking for a shade of brown between mid brown and dark brown, i.e. one shade lighter than CRU 609. Any recommendations?
  7. Coldfire3k3

    The Bespoke Shoes Thread

    Why do you advise no notch for suede shoes?
  8. Coldfire3k3

    The Bespoke Shoes Thread

    So do your shoes by default include gimping for brogued shoes and only omitted if specifically requested for by the customer?
  9. Coldfire3k3

    The Bespoke Shoes Thread

    Is gimping / pinking on brogued shoes a standard feature of high end / bespoke shoes or more based on personal preference?
  10. Coldfire3k3

    The Bespoke Shoes Thread

    What’s the technical term for the ‘spiky’ pattern near the stitching for brogued shoes such as these:
  11. Coldfire3k3

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    Gents, Gaziano Girling are proposing to have a trunk show (MTO only) in Sydney and Melbourne in late November. See link below: https://www.gazianogirling.com/journal/melbourne-sydney-australia-trunk-shows-november/ I asked about bespoke but apparently they are not taking any bespoke orders at...
  12. Coldfire3k3

    St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

    How important is it to send shoes back to the Saint Crispin’s for resoling? Does anyone use a good local cobbler to resole them instead?
  13. Coldfire3k3

    The Bespoke Shoes Thread

    How important is it to send bespoke shoes back to the manufacturer for resoling? What’s the risk in getting a good local cobbler to resole them instead?
  14. Coldfire3k3

    The Bespoke Shoes Thread

    Could someone give me tips on key points to consider when evaluating the fit of a bespoke pair of shoes? My understanding is that the heel should be held firmly, the toes should be able to wiggle and have some room, the vamp and sides should have a snug glove-like feel and the footbed of the...
  15. Coldfire3k3

    Ideal arch support in bespoke shoes

    @DWFII do the shoes and boots you make have a relatively flat insole or do you still give them some shape at the arch?
  16. Coldfire3k3

    Ideal arch support in bespoke shoes

    Ideally, for bespoke shoes should the arch support on the insole perfectly follow and fill the arch of your feet along the whole length of the arch? Should you be able to feel the arch support firmly press against the entire length of your arch while you walk?
  17. Coldfire3k3

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    Yes I was referring to the John Lobb trunk show in July. From what I've read John Lobb Paris bespoke is more likely to turn out better than St. James at least in terms of fit. I believe John Lobb SJ goes straight to finish but John Lobb Paris bespoke comprises of multiple fittings including...
  18. Coldfire3k3

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    Does anyone know if the Double Monk trunk show in July will be taking orders for bespoke shoes?
  19. Coldfire3k3

    St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

    I'm curious to know opinions on how best to remove built up polish and wax from my Saint Crispin's crust calf shoes. Does anyone clean their shoes with saddle soap / naphtha / turpentine as recommended by Saint Crispin's?
  20. Coldfire3k3

    Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

    Has anyone commissioned a pair of bespoke shoes from Duncan McHarg? Interested to know people's thoughts on his work.

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