Balmoral Boot Appreciation

[SuitedDx]



awesome. will keep an eye out. must have shell ball boot

Or 2

 

[NAMOR]



EG Shannon, 82 last. I don't think I have ever been quite so besotted with a pair of RTW (or, really, MTO) shoes as I am with these. Sorry for the half-assed shine. What can I say; I'm no sysdoc. Any shoe geek who does not have a pair of these (ahem, ap, jc, rh) is a disgrace to shoe geekdom.

I'm not a boot person, but my faves are definitely the Lobb Brooklands, as pictured above, and these -

Here are some pictures of my pair of Shannons. I chose Midnight Navy for the uppers as a substitute for the traditional grey colour such as in this example from JL St James:

All along I had planned to polish the uppers with a coat of black shoe polish to make them look even more greyish. Before (photo by Leather Soul Hawaii):

After:

The contrast looks even more subtle in natural light (I have used flash) and when the uppers are better concealed underneath trouser hems. They are made on the 202 last in D width. I strongly recommend that anyone planning to order a pair stick with the hooks rather than eyelets as it makes it immeasurably easier to put on and take off the boots.

Wow, quite a few Bals. Here is my Shannon2 which I got a few months ago, in dark oak and mink suede:

And here is the boot that I am using the most cause they go with jeans and khakis:

Shannon II have arrived...

I thought the calf uppers would have been much lighter and now I'm not sure the coffee suede is the best match.

Some recent St. Crispin's boot damage...

Shannons in Midnight blue antique on the 82 last. Custom requests were blind eyelets all the way, a plain cap toe with no brogueing, single leather sole + toe taps. The true colour is as hard to describe as it is to capture; depending on the ambient light they can appear anything from black to slate grey to an indigo denim like blue. Alas, in London it's another dull rainy day which didn't help the photo session. *edit* Marks for those who can spot the 'swan' flying across the right shoe + apologies for flagrantly disregarding the old proverb 'blue and green should never be seen'

Originally Posted by johnapril

I wouldn't touch the color. They are unique and fantastic.
Thanks for the kind words John... I took the original photos in haste. It was late evening when I got around to opening the parcel. Poor artificial lighting & a less than ideal camera phone have not helped. I have since taken some better photos that are far more representative and I think help to portray the boots in a better light. Seeing the boots in daylight has quashed my concerns. I am entirely happy them as is, although I would still like another pair.

2nd pair of shannons going on from the midnight blue antique as featured on page 13. I was so enamoured with T4phage's pair on page 4 that, with his permission, I decided to use those for inspiration. Dark oak / mink suede on 82 last, single leather sole, blind eyelets and featuring the southwold 'short wing' cap. They promised a three month turnaround and it was bang on 3 months.

Shannon II, Edwardian Antique, 606:

C&J Avebury II (probably) bought from Foster and Sons.

Just arrived today! If the nice folks at EG ever decide to create a Gherkins model, this shoe would get my vote! Shannon V with Beaulieu toecap, 82 last, Edwardian. And because I am absolutely stunned by this shoe, let me add my tribute to the shoe fairy:

Hello everyone, Here is the Avebury by C&J, size 9, width F which I acquired this week

I found out, however that size 9 in this width is equally long as 9.5 in size E That is why they fit so well

regards, dirk

Winter can come: EG Shannon with Malvern toe cap, Dark Oak, 82

Gaziano & Girling MTO Wigmore on the TG73 smart square last with steel eyelets and bevelled DOUBLE LEATHER SOLE in Vintage Rioja heavily antiqued/burnished.

Congrats Michael! The colour is beautiful. As you've justifiably revived this wonderful thread, I'll just add this pic to the many other handsome examples:

I'll be buying a pair of these from Ron when they're available:

My second entry G&G Canterbury balmoral boot The request for brogueing along the balmoral line got lost in the numerous changes I made to my order...but I still like the boot...Manton's original picture post at the beginning of this thread was the inspiration

G&G 3 piece boot tree

... wonder what you think of these Grenson Masterpieces for Paul Stuart:

Here are some photos of the dark brown/suede Grenson for Paul Stuart. I've since put on a touch more of an antique finish around the toes. Not exactly Shannons, but definitely fun. Best, David

thread delivers

 

[NAMOR]



Oxblood cordovan G&G boots for A Suitable Wardrobe. The shape is spectacular.

C&J for Foster & Son They call it the Montrose.

Here are my Grensons: What I really want though is some advice on the church's to follow in my next post...

Yawn. Yet another boring black shoe. Shannon, 82.

Crockett & Jones "Higham" Beechnut (360 last)

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Regards, Graham

I've seen this picture on depiedencap, i really like the colour of those EG shannon MTO's. What's your take ?

EG MTO Shannon II Edwardian w/ Southwald toe Cap 82 Last EG MTO Shannon Coffee Suede 82 Last

Shameless self-promo:

I never posted these on here because anything black doesn't get much love on SF, but I figured WTF? Could be a nice followup to Wes's beautiful Grensons. These are my MTO Rider Balmoral Boots I got from Ron at his trunk show at Leffot last fall hence Steven's beautiful photos. They are black shell cordovan:

Made by yours truly.

From Permanent Style: Simon Crompton's beautiful, albeit ill-fitting, suede Rivolta boots:

Crockett & Jones in Tan Wax Calf (365 last)

^^ Thanks JayJay. Here they are on the feet:

and on the bike:

I've worn them several times, including a couple times for half hour rides in the rain. They're very comfortable and very supportive. Great for walking and on the bike. Lots of neat little details like the loop in the back. Makes it easy to get on but doesn't get caught on even a pretty narrow pant leg. Thanks again to Chay and the others at AS!

G&G Canterbury in Vintage Rioja on the DG70​

Some MTO Shannon I grabbed a few months back. Burgundy and Burnt Pine.

Grenson Masterpiece for Paul Stuart. Similar to the one posted above

Mantellassi

Just got my new Alfred Sargents on friday...

My Grenson balmorals just came in. At long last, I can post in this thread. God, I love them already....

Comfy enough with athletic socks - dress socks should be a breeze. Just love the fit.

That does it. I'm saving up for another pair.

a few pics of Grenson Masterpiece for Paul Stuart

Found these looking around the net...... EDWARD GREEN FOR HARDY AMIES Available for purchase here

Gaziano & Girling Wigmore size UK11F

What do you guys think of these? Septième Largeur (€300) Markowski (€250) Does anyone has these? I know one of the forum members has the Markowski's, but I can't remember who... WhyAlwaysMe

and now in my house, in a box under the tree

These arrived with the mail today: WhyAlwaysMe

Cross-post from the GG thread:

Grenson Balmoral Boots

Thought since I finally joined up that I'd post the boots that Ron Rider via Leffot made up for my wedding last year. Herringbone tweed uppers.

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DC Lewis Horween #8 Shell Cordovan

mhmm

 

[NAMOR]

Grenson Masterpiece Balmoral Boot

 

[SuitedDx]



Grenson Masterpiece Balmoral Boot

Sad I missed out on buying this... Awesome!

 

[tomrakewell]



Sad I missed out on buying this... Awesome!

I've got them in brown and they are lovely

 

[NAMOR]



I've got them in brown and they are lovely

what size did you buy and how do you like the fit. i feel like they are really elongated

 

[NAMOR]



Sad I missed out on buying this... Awesome!

if it makes you feel better, when I purchased my pair, the only available sizes were 11.5UK and 12UK

 

[fritzl]



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DC Lewis Horween #8 Shell Cordovan

the shape has an orthopedic retro vibe, imo. can we have an better angle? would be great. the shell is nice.

 

[VRaivio]

Damnit, we need more factories to take balmoral boots back in production. There's really quite nothing like them.

 

[SuitedDx]



the shape has an orthopedic retro vibe, imo. can we have an better angle? would be great. the shell is nice.

I think this is a result of my poor picture-taking skills. I'll wear them later this week and get better shots. In the meantime, here is another shot (sadly not much better angle):

On another note, noticed my C&J Somerville did not make the cut from the pics above. My humble addition:

 

[SuitedDx]

NAMOR: every time I see your Wigmore's with the pebble uppers... Think if you toss them in the dryer they'll shrink to my size?

 

[tomrakewell]



what size did you buy and how do you like the fit. i feel like they are really elongated

My standard size: a UK 9.5
They are slightly elongated, but that is not a fit issue, at least not for me.

 

[vonklark]

Grenson Masterpiece Balmoral Boot

Simply perfection... Very nice!

 

[NAMOR]

FPOS is getting together a AS Exclusive bal boot with shell/suede or pebble



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