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  1. Jerry52

    What Style of Shoe Turns You On Most?

    For me, it's the lace-up leather dress shoe with the leather or leather-rubber combo heel. Four or five pair of eyelets and I prefer the derby/ blucher type. Also enjoy the European rtw shoes the most, although I believe Alden and Allen-Edmonds are also very good shoes. Not extremely pointy...
  3. Jerry52

    Just For Fun Poll: Best Leather Dress Shoe in the World / Best For $500

    Being a shoe fanatic, I'm curious about your answers, for the best leather dress shoe on the planet, regardless of cost- and the best for $500... I've never seen them in person, but I figure some of you might pick Vass as best of the best, but there may be other much more "rare" finds I've...
  4. Jerry52

    Looking For Luxury Lace-Up Leather Dress Shoes, NIB or Demo, Size 12-C

    Hi, I guess I'm just "kicking tires" for the moment, but if you have a shoe opportunity meeting most of the following, I could be interested... 12-C (medium width) Great brand- prefer Spanish, Italian or British Basically conservative styling with roomy toe box Supportive/ well-built/...
  5. Jerry52

    Fine Shoe Construction Question: Do Most Have Metal Eyelet Support Rings?

    Just curious about a small detail in fine leather dress shoes--- do most have or not have the little metal eyelet support rings under the flaps? There may be a technical name for these, but they are tiny rings surrounding the underneath of the shoelace holes, presumably to help protect the laces...
  6. Jerry52

    Let Me Know if You Have a Special Opportunity in an Upscale 12-C Lace Dress Shoe...

    No promises but trying to see what might be available... 12-C (medium width) Great brand- prefer Spanish, Italian or British Basically conservative styling with roomy toe box Supportive/ well-built/ repairable Comfortable Excellent grade of leather Leather or leather-rubber combo sole Prefer...
  7. Jerry52

    OK, Is There a Fancy Magazine Devoted To Upscale Men's Shoes From Around the World?

    I figure there's a magazine published about nearly anything, so I just wondered if there's one devoted to mouthwatering shoes? Can it be found at places like Barnes & Noble or Borders? I'm clearly too obsessed with this!
  8. Jerry52

    How Good Is or Isn't Magnanni As a Dress Shoe?

    I was in a department store yesterday, and the top of the lines they carried was Magnanni. I saw it there in-person for the first time. I zeroed in on the Magnanni Montana leather dress shoes, blucher or "derby" lace-ups, retailing for $225, so I tried on a pair. Very tough to predict foot...
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  9. Jerry52

    Movado/ Tissot/ Seiko / Rado- Your Favorite Among These?

    Hi, I'm not in the big metro areas, so those brands (Seiko, Movado, Tissot, Rado) are basically my only choice in "upper scale" watches for in-person shopping to buy below $1,000. Yes, there are choices like Rolex and Cyma for prices generally above $1,000. I saw a nice-looking Rado automatic...
  10. Jerry52

    Philip Stein Watches- Decent or Not?

    I was out and about today and spotted some Philip Stein at an upscale jeweler. I was told they're made in Switzerland but didn't see it on the watch. MANY of them were much too "busy" or fashion forward for my understated taste, but one was interesting- round face and double dials...
  11. Jerry52

    Have You Had Experience With Michael Toschi or Borgioli Dress Shoes?

    OK, I admit, I've asked about shoes before, to say the least! But there are a heckuva lot of brands out there, so I'm always curious what you guys think, because I figure you're intelligent, honest and take clothing seriously. I'd like to stay under $400 and I'm looking for an orthopedically...
  12. Jerry52

    Your favorite shoe shops!

    Best combination of friendly service, knowledge, luxury brands of shoes, occasional bargains, attention after the sale...
  13. Jerry52

    Transit Systems That You Would Gladly Use?

    Hello, Unfortunately, especially in the United States, it seems that riding a city bus has become a stereotype for being poor. The fares are high, service limited, buses don't go where you want, and sometimes they have a reputation for being unsafe to ride. Most people want the privacy...
  14. Jerry52

    Opinions on John Varvatos or Marc Jacobs Dress Shoes?

    I was online looking over lace-up leather dress shoes, and liked at least one style from each of these. Have any of you owned these leather dress shoes from either Varvatos or Jacobs? What results did you have? I'm concerned with foot support, long-term walking comfort and quality of leather and...
  15. Jerry52

    STILL Obsessing About Stylish Shoes! Help!

    OK, in the past month, I've bought two diametrically opposed pairs of shoes- and I'm NOT a wealthy man that can forever do this! Therein lies the dilemma... One pair is a beautiful pair of Sutor Mantellassi lace-up cap toe leather dress shoes from Italy. $400, regularly $1 grand. I'd post pix...
  16. Jerry52

    Please Give Me a Short Explanation of Corrected Grain Leather!

    Hi, I'm a bit of a lace-up dress shoe fanatic, and I've seen you guys bouncing this term around. Sorry if I sound ignorant, but asking is learning, and I wonder just what it is? What do you look for? Is it easy to spot when inspecting leather shoes in stores? Generally if a shoe retails over...
  17. Jerry52

    Can Martin Dingman Dress Belts & Shoes Be Purchased at a Discount?

    Hello, I wonder if anyone out there knows of a reputable brick-and-mortar or mail-order dealer from whom to purchase Martin Dingman dress shoes and leather belts at a discount? I'm looking for legitimate Dingman, not knock-offs. Thanks.
  18. Jerry52

    Any Cities Left With Downtown Multi-Story Department Stores Thriving?

    Odd question I suppose, but I'm in my early 50's and still remember the days (before Wal-Mart) of thriving downtowns, which were relatively safe, and the wonderful old high-rise department stores with everything- restaurants, toy departments, antiques, furniture, shoe repair, old coins, you name...
  19. Jerry52

    Shoe Horn Advice?

    I just recently received by mail order some beautiful Sutor Mantellassi dress lace captoe shoes. They were $1000 shoes on closeout for $400 from Stanley Korshak in Dallas. I'd like to "celebrate" by finding a nice shoe horn, kind of luxurious but at the same time practical. I'm interested in...
  20. Jerry52

    Which Airports Are a Destination in Themselves?

    OK, I admit I'm FAR from a frequent flyer, so maybe I'm easily impressed. Recently I passed through the Charlotte, NC airport, and several things about it did impress me. Good variety of stores and restaurants, including a neat kiosk with stylish pens and a Johnston & Murphy shop to name two...
  21. Jerry52

    Taking the Bull By the Horns: I Finally Chose Shoes!

    Hello! I shocked myself out of inertia and finally "pulled the trigger" on a pair of new lace-up dress shoes. YESSSSSSS!!! The truth is that there are MANY (TOO many???) great brands of quality alluring leather lace-ups on the world marketplace and I will never own them all, but I figured...
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