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Ok, vintage question. Does anyone know what color sharkskins were used for the Nassau, I've seen black, brown, and something similar to a Chili color? Is there any official list of what was available?
As usual you are a wealth of information! Thank you!The Nassau did come in shark. Styles 8511 and 8514 were black sharkskin. 8551 is "Tampico sharkskin." 8564 is brown sharkskin. Not really sure what color "Tampico" is, but its listed in the 1971 AE catalog. Looking in the catalog does not help as it was not in color.
The Nassau did come in shark. Styles 8511 and 8514 were black sharkskin. 8551 is "Tampico sharkskin." 8564 is brown sharkskin. Not really sure what color "Tampico" is, but its listed in the 1971 AE catalog. Looking in the catalog does not help as it was not in color.
View attachment 818826 View attachment 818827 So I got measured and tried on the 9.5 EEE in the park avenues. I was wondering if the V is too wide. I have very wide feet and I tried both the 9.5 and the 10 and the 9.5 did fit better, but the 10 was still snug. Should I size up so that I could potentially make the V smaller? Pics are for the 9.5 EEE as I forgot to take it for the 10. Also, I noticed that in the ankle area there was a small pocket of space when I walk. Is that normal?
View attachment 818826 View attachment 818827 So I got measured and tried on the 9.5 EEE in the park avenues. I was wondering if the V is too wide. I have very wide feet and I tried both the 9.5 and the 10 and the 9.5 did fit better, but the 10 was still snug. Should I size up so that I could potentially make the V smaller? Pics are for the 9.5 EEE as I forgot to take it for the 10. Also, I noticed that in the ankle area there was a small pocket of space when I walk. Is that normal?
I had the milkshake Patriots brought in and they're very nice and adaptable, being suede.Holy bleep Walnut/Brown Shelton 2.0 is $117 on the Shoe Bank. Ignore! Ignore!
Also, I would be okay with buying these even if I never ended up wearing them:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/372017848620
Higher vamp. Excellent choice for those who have trouble fitting a loafer. Good for those with a higher archSo... how would you describe the Patriot (i.e. 606 last) fit? Asking for a friend.
What do you guys think of the new AE wingtip boot? It's called the Stirling...
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Unfortunately there isn't much selection when you're in Toronto/Canada. Do you think that the V is too wide? I don't mind a V in general, but this being my first closed laced shoe I'm unsure of the guidelines on the wideness. Also, the minimal bowing exists in the topline and I was wondering if it gets worse over time or remains the same.I feel for you brother as you and I have the exact same feet (I'm 11 EEE) and I get the EXACT same result with the Park Ave. The V will not close worth a damn and, if I go longer to get a better closure, I get bowing in the throat of the shoe you are describing. I tried every combination and never got the PA on the 65 last to work. Not AE's fault. It's just the way I am built. I had to go to Alden to get a balmoral closure for a cap toe, but it was a miraculous change for me. They are not cheaper and harder to find, but the fit works. Here is a pair of cap toe balmorals I wore today in #8 shell for closure comparison. You can PM me for more details on this issue.
Unfortunately I'm in Toronto/Canada and do not have access to the hopkinsons. The EEE is snug, but comfortable. My main concern was whether the V was too wide and if the slight bowing on the topline would get worse over time.If EEE is still snug in the PA, I may suggest at least trying on a few pairs of Hopkinsons- Having both in 11EEE, the Hops seem to have a lot more room in the vamp and toe area, but similar room in the heel. Sure its 100 more, but if you can wait for sale, buy seconds, or find on ebay (or if 100 bucks isnt an issue), id say theyre worth it if the fit is better.
I have black and brown pairs.Ok, vintage question. Does anyone know what color sharkskins were used for the Nassau, I've seen black, brown, and something similar to a Chili color? Is there any official list of what was available?
Unfortunately there isn't much selection when you're in Toronto/Canada. Do you think that the V is too wide? I don't mind a V in general, but this being my first closed laced shoe I'm unsure of the guidelines on the wideness. Also, the minimal bowing exists in the topline and I was wondering if it gets worse over time or remains the same.
Unfortunately I'm in Toronto/Canada and do not have access to the hopkinsons. The EEE is snug, but comfortable. My main concern was whether the V was too wide and if the slight bowing on the topline would get worse over time.
View attachment 818826 View attachment 818827 So I got measured and tried on the 9.5 EEE in the park avenues. I was wondering if the V is too wide. I have very wide feet and I tried both the 9.5 and the 10 and the 9.5 did fit better, but the 10 was still snug. Should I size up so that I could potentially make the V smaller? Pics are for the 9.5 EEE as I forgot to take it for the 10. Also, I noticed that in the ankle area there was a small pocket of space when I walk. Is that normal?
I've seen worse. Are you wearing dress socks? I'm thinking your a candidate for the 201 Hopkinson. It may seem like a lot more for a similar shoe, but its definitely an upgrade and IMO a better fit is worth the extra $100 alone.View attachment 818826 View attachment 818827 So I got measured and tried on the 9.5 EEE in the park avenues. I was wondering if the V is too wide. I have very wide feet and I tried both the 9.5 and the 10 and the 9.5 did fit better, but the 10 was still snug. Should I size up so that I could potentially make the V smaller? Pics are for the 9.5 EEE as I forgot to take it for the 10. Also, I noticed that in the ankle area there was a small pocket of space when I walk. Is that normal?
As a fellow 9 EEE flipper foot, I have found that 65 last shoes work best with only the thinnest of socks. Even then, I have a black pair of PAs that still have a borderline wide gap with socks that could pass as pantyhose, while another pair of Oxblood PAs close almost completely. Both pair in 9 EEE. Go figure.View attachment 818826 View attachment 818827 So I got measured and tried on the 9.5 EEE in the park avenues. I was wondering if the V is too wide. I have very wide feet and I tried both the 9.5 and the 10 and the 9.5 did fit better, but the 10 was still snug. Should I size up so that I could potentially make the V smaller? Pics are for the 9.5 EEE as I forgot to take it for the 10. Also, I noticed that in the ankle area there was a small pocket of space when I walk. Is that normal?