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Anglo-Italian
I have ordered, and received, the Bradbourne loafer in dark brown sided with city sole, in the last 72. I used my normal size, which is 8. Compared to a Cavendish (last 325), it wears a bit more snug in the forefoot. If you have very wide feet, that might be an issue. In which case you might...- flanker2000fr
- Post #135
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
My 2 cents. I am a big C&J fan, having bought 25+ pairs over the past 20 years, but given the substantial increase in price in the past 7-8 years, it is getting to the point where I am no longer buying any of their Handgrade line. They are nice, but not to the point I'd fork GBP 550+ for them...- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,166
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
Thanks. This confirms what others were saying.- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,152
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
That might be because Cheaney in HK is officially distributed by Tassels, which is literally across the alley from The Armoury Landmark. And therefore they could be seen as competing head to head with the official distributor. In any case, between the Yohei Fukuda last and all the small details...- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,144
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
Excellent. Thanks for this.- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,142
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
I think you might well be right. I don't have first hand experience in owning Cheaney or AS (or Loake or Trickers) the same way I do C&J, Carmina and EG. I have handled them all in shops, but my exposure to them is limited, so I am happy to be educated. Looking at the sole of the Armoury...- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,140
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
Interesting. What makes you say that?- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,136
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
There you go.- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,134
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
I don't know for sure, because they really did make the point that they couldn't tell me. But I wouldn't be surprised at all to find that Alfred Sargent did it for them. The stitching looks very similar to the one on the Armfield or Drayton. And the sole looks like the ones used in the AS...- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,132
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Quintessential Dress Shoe: Black Cap Toe Oxford
Just got these yesterday, so I thought I'd post them here. Pedder model from the Armoury in 8.5 UK. Made in Northampton, and they wouldn't tell by whom, though I have a pretty good idea. Last designed by Yohei Fukuda, simulated cap toe. Price is HKD 3,800, which puts them more or less in the...- flanker2000fr
- Post #1,129
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.
The Simpson last would be the sleekest, and it's very similar to the C&J 348. I wear the same size in both lasts.- flanker2000fr
- Post #2,084
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Carmina Shoes - Definitive Thread (reviews, advice, sizing, etc...) - official thread.
I have this very boot, and a pair of C&J Sydney loafers in 341 last. I concur to what others have said. The Alcudia is slightly narrower than the 341, especially around the toe. If the 341 has a snug fit for you, you might want to go up a 1/2 size with the Alcudia. Case in point: my...- flanker2000fr
- Post #2,083
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Prices Carmina shoes
Within the course of a year, I've bought 6 pair of Carminas, which is fast becoming my favorite brand, ahead of C&J. Main reason is that the quality is on par, but prices are 20%-30% cheaper. And their cordovan models are unparallelled (and yes, I've owned Alden). Of those 6 pairs, 3 came from...- flanker2000fr
- Post #92
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei
5512 on cordovan NATO Unlike other members' experiences, the strap fits nicely on my wrist, and I do not have to fight to get it through the case and the springbars.- flanker2000fr
- Post #9,452
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei
oh gosh these so called NATO straps are so cheapy looking, SF'er should know better than to wear a watch strap just because some lame actor in a some spy movie decided to wear one on-screen. If he wore a watch strap made out of dirty toilet paper you guys would be wearing it too. I am so glad...- flanker2000fr
- Post #8,212
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei
Very nice! BTW where do you guys get your NATO straps from? I used to get mine from Time Factors but their quality has gone downhill (too soft and frays easily unlike their earlier weaves that were solid). Benjamin, this is one spectacular 5512. Love the even patina on the dial and hands...- flanker2000fr
- Post #8,110
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei
Mark XV/XVI is a superb onewatch - does it all, is tough enough for using everyday but is still discrete enough to not look completely out-of-place to more elegant/formal clothes (especially on a strap). In addition to this it is somewhat under the radar, but still recognizable for those who...- flanker2000fr
- Post #7,966
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Watch Appreciation Thread (Reviews and Photos of Men's Timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Brei
Nice watches, but I can't help but notice that for the most part, they seem rather large for your wrists. Not really, it's very much the angle at which the pictures were taken that give this impression. It's true I don't have a big wrist (6.5 inches), but the 40mm of these sports models fit...- flanker2000fr
- Post #7,963
- Forum: Classic Menswear