CROCKETT & JONES mottled look loafers ??

[Lafcadio]

Let's finish this by me saying : we agree to differ.

However, and it's a big HOWEVER :

I guarantee to :

1. NEVER wear shorts with loafers
2. NEVER wear black socks under non-existent shorts
3. NEVER show varicose veins when I get them
4. always wear chinos or casual trousers with no sock contrast v. the shoe- that's a good tip which I will take up.
5. This will all be easy in our wonderful climate.
6. I actually went to Laszlo Vass's shop but he was away. ( Just boasting )
7. Those Maxwells cost me £120 - a bargain in my opinion.

 

[Lafcadio]

Because I'm not minted and often used shoes are barely worn at all.
So far, no leprosy.
If you have not tried it, and I don't blame you, you may writhe in horror, but it's not like wearing someone else's underpants, is it ?
My Vass budapesters were ca. £80 instead of £500-£600 which I cannot afford at all. They fit and I am very proud of them, so much so that I wore them in Budapest to re-acquaint them with the streets. Also, got a box and bags gratis from Laszlo Vass to keep them in. My friend bought 2 pairs there, so this helped my cheeky request. You go your way.................

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

Originally Posted by Lafcadio

Here in England, there are no old man connotations that I recognise.

I think there is a bit, though there are plenty of young people who can manage to make tassle loafers look good regardless. Personally, they're one of the few things I just can't see myself wearing until I'm older.

 

[repp_fink]

Originally Posted by Lafcadio

So far, no leprosy.

Actually, I was just going for "mottled-look" = leprosy. Two blown jokes in as many days. Maybe I'll just give up.

Used shoes? Go for 'em. If I could fit into anything besides massive camel-size footwear, I might be tempted to join you, but damn if anyone who shares my size doesn't seem to wear 'em to the grave.

 

[repp_fink]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

... there are plenty of young people who can manage to make tassle loafers look good regardless. Personally, they're one of the few things I just can't see myself wearing until I'm older.

As soon as I hit seventy, I'm buying five pairs of snaffle-bit loafers and never looking back. I plan on rocking those suckers with highwater pants and anyone who doesn't like it can get off my front lawn before I run 'em off it. Kids. With their music and their drugs, too, I'll bet.

 

[Lafcadio]

Originally Posted by repp_fink

Actually, I was just going for "mottled-look" = leprosy. Two blown jokes in as many days. Maybe I'll just give up.

Used shoes? Go for 'em. If I could fit into anything besides massive camel-size footwear, I might be tempted to join you, but damn if anyone who shares my size doesn't seem to wear 'em to the grave.

The bloke at Cheaney's factory shop told me they sold 4 x size 15UK shoes the other week.
I was astounded, but heartened because I will try to take my prospective son-in-law there soon to buy some proper shoes. He's 6 foot 7" and a size 14 shoe.
I may need to start calling him "The Camel".
I did realise that "Leprosy" was a joke, although in these pc times, terribly unfair on shoe seeking sufferers. Hur hur.

 

[musicguy]

I think tassels can look good with the right shoes. Those shoes are diseased. I don't know what's going on there. But for 30 bucks, it's worth it to see if you can fix them. That's peanuts.