kelvw
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First off, apologies for the amount of pictures I'm about to post.
Since there's no dedicated thread to Cheaney's 1 of 1 MTO, thought I'd share my experience here. I know a few gentlemen have ordered theirs and would be nice to see what designs are out there. Please do share if you have yours made.
Although the options are not infinite, there are some parameters in what you can or can't do. However it is enough to pick from, starting with the 125 last and then the choice of designs (Full Brogue, Semi Brogue, Monk, Plain/Toe cap Derby). From there, here's where the fun starts from deciding full plain colour, a spectator or even calf/suede and other small details to pick from.
Currently only available at Jeremyn Street and hopefully soon at Covent Garden. The experience has been a pleasure as the staff guides you through available options and samples. I had to go back a few times as I couldn't decide but Cheaney's staff, particularly Marc has always been very accommodating, patient and courteous.
I picked mine up from the Covent Garden store after 3-4 months wait. It should have been quicker but there were some delays in the factory and also Christmas but it was worth the wait. I went back and forth trying out various ideas and colours. Some were pretty bold but decided to settle on something I could wear often rather than occasionally. I may go back to the initial idea of Navy with Aubergine/Green spectators on the next pair.
Fresh out from the store in natural light
Comes in a nice big box, with magnetic latch.
Comes with lasted hand stained shoes trees as well. The shoe looks a bit too green here, I need to white balance the camera next time.
and shoe care. I believe the wax polish is Saphir, abbeyhorn? shoe horn, brushes, extra laces and polishing cloth. The shoe bags are different as well, it has a nice satin finish to it.
The green is quite difficult to capture. Here are a few more which closer to how it should look like.
I wanted purple lining/sock but it wasn't available so green glazed it is. I also specified copper foil in the stamp
Personalised to your name or any other nick names to your fancy
and lastly the sole. Option for full or half paint. I went for a purple sole but lean to being a bit more reddish instead.
Closed channel and beveled waist, similar to the imperial line.
You could pick and choose the colour of the foil from Brown, Copper, Silver, Gold or Burnt In
Overall, I'm pleased with the finished product. Now I just got to make the first step on the asphalt.
Since there's no dedicated thread to Cheaney's 1 of 1 MTO, thought I'd share my experience here. I know a few gentlemen have ordered theirs and would be nice to see what designs are out there. Please do share if you have yours made.
Although the options are not infinite, there are some parameters in what you can or can't do. However it is enough to pick from, starting with the 125 last and then the choice of designs (Full Brogue, Semi Brogue, Monk, Plain/Toe cap Derby). From there, here's where the fun starts from deciding full plain colour, a spectator or even calf/suede and other small details to pick from.
Currently only available at Jeremyn Street and hopefully soon at Covent Garden. The experience has been a pleasure as the staff guides you through available options and samples. I had to go back a few times as I couldn't decide but Cheaney's staff, particularly Marc has always been very accommodating, patient and courteous.
I picked mine up from the Covent Garden store after 3-4 months wait. It should have been quicker but there were some delays in the factory and also Christmas but it was worth the wait. I went back and forth trying out various ideas and colours. Some were pretty bold but decided to settle on something I could wear often rather than occasionally. I may go back to the initial idea of Navy with Aubergine/Green spectators on the next pair.
Fresh out from the store in natural light
Comes in a nice big box, with magnetic latch.
Comes with lasted hand stained shoes trees as well. The shoe looks a bit too green here, I need to white balance the camera next time.
and shoe care. I believe the wax polish is Saphir, abbeyhorn? shoe horn, brushes, extra laces and polishing cloth. The shoe bags are different as well, it has a nice satin finish to it.
The green is quite difficult to capture. Here are a few more which closer to how it should look like.
I wanted purple lining/sock but it wasn't available so green glazed it is. I also specified copper foil in the stamp
Personalised to your name or any other nick names to your fancy
and lastly the sole. Option for full or half paint. I went for a purple sole but lean to being a bit more reddish instead.
Closed channel and beveled waist, similar to the imperial line.
You could pick and choose the colour of the foil from Brown, Copper, Silver, Gold or Burnt In
Overall, I'm pleased with the finished product. Now I just got to make the first step on the asphalt.