Advice seeked: Lobb white shoes

[MyHeartIsMyProphet]

Hello to everyone!
I saw a beatiful pair of white double monk shoes from Lobb on B&S, incredibly in my size.
I would like to know your opinion whether it would be wise to buy them.

Would I get with the double monks the same effect the guy in the photo below gets with his shoes? (I mean the relaxed look)

Thanks for your advices!

 

[MyHeartIsMyProphet]

Sorry for the bump, but I would really like to know your thoughts

 

[FlaneurNYC]

If you like them and think you'd enjoy wearing them, get them.

I, personally, would only wear them in the summer. So, for me they'd be a seasonal purchase.

I have the William II in brown buffalo and love them with everything from jeans to odd jackets and trousers.

 

[MyHeartIsMyProphet]

Thanks for the reply, I was going to consider these as summer shoes myself.
BTW, I know the brand, but never had a chance to try one pair on.
So, what is your impression on quality? If you have some C&J, how would you compare to them?

Thanks again

 

[FlaneurNYC]

I have no C&Js with which to compare them, but they are very well made and Lobb fixed mine for free when I had a problem with the William II.

I'm pretty much a standard 10D in US sizing and have found the 9E in Lobb to be a snug, but comfortable, fit.

 

[Shikar]

Originally Posted by MyHeartIsMyProphet

Thanks for the reply, I was going to consider these as summer shoes myself.
BTW, I know the brand, but never had a chance to try one pair on.
So, what is your impression on quality? If you have some C&J, how would you compare to them?

Thanks again

I have the JL William, in black buffalo and wear it with most anything, the last has a little more volume than my 7000 or 8000 JLs. I am a US 11.5 and the 10.5UK JL in 8000/7000 is fine but a hair loose in the William. In its defense I have not worn the William enough to let the double leather sole mold/flex to my feet yet.
In terms of construction they are very well made shoes, one step above my CJ handgrade in fit/finish also.

Regards.

 

[HRoi]

those JL Williams are excellent shoes. i'd certainly buy them if i had the money and they were my size. i like the look that you posted as well. i would definitely buy them.

in my very humble opinion, John Lobb absolutely blows C&J out of the water, particularly in the quality of the leather. not that C&J is in anyway bad, but JL is even better.

 

[MyHeartIsMyProphet]

Thanks for your opinions. I contacted the seller and if everything goes smooth, I will surely post fit pics in the WAYWRN thread (a debut!)

 

[Gus]

They sound pretty cool. A nice change from a regular white buck. It is hard to beat the shape and look of the JL William, I have a pair myself and love'm.

 

[JayJay]

The JL William is a very nice looking shoe. I think you'll enjoy them with your summer attire.

 

[Drew Goodall]

It's a beautiful looking shoe, (as with all Lobbs!) many of my clients ask my opinion on buying white shoes (I run a luxury shoe valet service in London) and I have to say, I always advise against it in respect of maintenance white/off white/cream shoes are an absolute nightmare to keep clean and show dirt at the slightest excuse.

Ultimately, I guess it depends a) how much you want them b) how much you pay c)If, your prepared to to throw them, if they get too dirty.

Ignore me - hell just buy them!!!


Drew