A Fine Pair of Shoes x Alfred Sargent MTO Thread

[Gdot]



Um, yeah, no complaints with my pair. Trees are perfect too!

Pics at last! They are beautiful! Lovely finish. Which brings to mind one really great benefit of these SF group MTOs. The makers know that all of SF is watching - talk about pressure to perform!

 

[NAMOR]



Excellent. Probably one the better fitting lasts that I've tried (obviously this is very subjective). so far feels like the 888 with a wider ball. Will not really know until after a few miles of walking but first impressions are superb.
I hope everyone else is enjoying their pair!

Did you size down one size? Or half?

 

[SuitedDx]



Did you size down one size? Or half?

Did 1 full size and stayed the same on width. When are yours coming?

 

[Harrydog]

I agree with the fit of the shoe trees on my Millers...do not fit snugly across the vamp. I found the same thing in my trees for a recent G&G Deco. They cut them very low across the instep down to the toe. They don't fit snugly. I can push down on the vamp behind the toes and their is a lot of space.

As for finishing on the Miller, I am little disappointed as well. The leather on the toe box has a very grainy texture. Can't really raise much of a shine. Had the same thing on an A&S Moore in calf. Any recommendations? I have tried the spit polish technique, but still can't raise much of a shine. What do you mean by "elbow grease"? Rubbing? Buffing? Any advice here would be appreciated.

The one thing they did on my Miller that is superb is a really nice install of the toe taps.

The fit is great. I am a US 10.5 and tend to go UK 9.5 most often. I am glad I went down to an E width. I have the Moore on the 724 in a 9.5 F and it was a little roomy. The E gives me the snug fit I tend to prefer.

 

[Harrydog]

Two pics.

Shows the grainy texture of the toe.

Great job. note the beveled edge of the toe tap.

 

[NAMOR]



Did 1 full size and stayed the same on width. When are yours coming?

 

[NAMOR]

Heading home now......

 

[justinkapur]

I should have gone to a 9UK instead of a 9.5 as it feels a little loose. I am already getting creasing on the uppers but they are so beautiful.

 

[NAMOR]

^

 

[justinkapur]

^ I wonder if my order got changed from a F to E. I pm'ed julian to see if it did as my order summary still said 9.5F

 

[NAMOR]

What about the inside of your boot? What does it say?

 

[justinkapur]



What about the inside of your boot? What does it say?

it says Justin Kapur lol. Ill probably end up throwing an insole in there. Maybe the one you had posted in that one thread a while back

 

[SuitedDx]



^ I wonder if my order got changed from a F to E. I pm'ed julian to see if it did as my order summary still said 9.5F

What does the writing on the box say?

 

[justinkapur]

Just says 9.5. Doesnt specify width on it

 

[justinkapur]

Can anyone else please post fit pics? I relaced the boots as opposed to the way they came laced and it feels a little tighter through the ankle which is better