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  1. Qelsem

    Shell Cordovan vs. regular leather

    Random bump from the past of the day! I have the same issue with both pairs or my Darltons. I tried a couple creams and they faded, but they are still there. This came from wearing them on rainy days in order to save my good shoes. I've used Saphir's Renovator to remove these greasy spots...
  2. Qelsem

    "What I'm Selling on eBay" - member auctions

    NNEW IN BOX Carmina Albaladejo cigar shell cordovan dress boots, size 9D, highest bid now at $200: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_500wt_1156
  3. Qelsem

    "What I'm Selling on eBay" - member auctions

    Now on eBay: several pairs of handmade shell cordovan shoes. Sizes 8½-9½, mostly by Alden but one near-new pair from Carmina. http://shop.ebay.com/qelsem/m.html?_trksid=p4340.l2562
  4. Qelsem

    HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part III

    The basic leisure look: quilt jacket, corduroy cap, cashmere sweater, gingham country shirt, woollen Fraser tartan tie, thick corduroy trousers, camel hair scarf, veldtschoen boots and a bridle leather shoulder bag.
  5. Qelsem

    "What I'm Selling on eBay" - member auctions

    What I'm selling at the moment: -bespoke G.J. Cleverley brown brogues, size 9UK -two bespoke T&A shirts, size 39 -some random new T&A shirts -shell cordovan shoes from Alden (only visible in Germany's eBay) -a few bespoke jackets Most are listed on Britain's eBay, but I ship worldwide...
  6. Qelsem

    The Ultimate Vass (Footwear) Thread (Pictures, reviews, sizing, etc...)

    Well, I'm sure this pair has been added before with these specific, but there's no such thing as too much Appreciation. Old English II, cognac calf, F last.
  7. Qelsem

    Care for zug leather?

    I just thought it was the term they used to designate plain old pebble grain leather. An old message from jamgood at AAAC: 'This should clear up any confusion www.scotchgrain.co.jp Zug is a waterproof grained leather most often associated with "Veldtschoen" boots and shoes (Afrikaans for...
  8. Qelsem

    Care for zug leather?

    I own a pair of zug leather veldtschoens and they've now become rather scuffed. A recent email to the pair's maker, Alfred Sargent, revealed that they do not offer care products for zug leather. Are there specific products for zug leather at all, or should I just treat the pair with any...
  9. Qelsem

    Dress the Foo: 'Lounge' outfit for the Today show

    ...does anyone have a link to this Today show part? The video hosted at Hulu.com does not work with browsers from my country.
  10. Qelsem

    What are the most durable suit fabrics?

    Thank you so much for the many answers, gentlemen. My quest for a durable suit fabric is mostly due to the fact of being a real scrooge when it comes to clothing. In addition, I may never again get the chance to acquire a bespoke suit with no cost except for fabrics. This is a sponsorship deal...
  11. Qelsem

    Buying shoes on the internet vs. in the store...

    bunburying, one option is to buy a used pair of C&Js, try them on and then sell them onwards if the pair's not in satisfactory condition. As shoes from Northampton are not imported to my country, I eBay all the time and haven't lost much money in either travelling abroad or going straight away...
  12. Qelsem

    What are the most durable suit fabrics?

    Greetings, fellow forumites. As my virgin post I'd like to ask your experience-based opinions on the most hard-wearing suits fabrics. Some background: I'm 22 and run a popular site dedicated to men's classic style. As tailors are few in my country, I've had the privilege to meet most of them...

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How important is full vs half canvas to you for heavier sport jackets?

  • Definitely full canvas only

    Votes: 85 37.3%
  • Half canvas is fine

    Votes: 87 38.2%
  • Really don't care

    Votes: 24 10.5%
  • Depends on fabric

    Votes: 36 15.8%
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