Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy

[El Fede]

Hello,

Quick question. "Normally" UK equals US minus 1 (UK9 = US10). Not in Edward Green, UK9.5=US10....So, one of the two is brannock off by half a size...say I'm 9UK=10US brannock...should I go 9.5/10 or 9/9.5 in Edward Green size? This would be for Galways in last 64....or maybe 82.... Reference to Alden lasts means nothing to me as I have no Aldens, Carmina I make UK9 or UK8.5 in generous lasts like Detroit. C&J Islay UK8.5, Vass Valway P2 UK9 etc.

I'll be happy to hear your thoughts and if you have tips of where to get Galways on line (European websites please) for a good deal I'd certainly appreciate it.

Have a good weekend!

 

[jhcam8]

Hello,

Quick question. "Normally" UK equals US minus 1 (UK9 = US10). Not in Edward Green, UK9.5=US10....So, one of the two is brannock off by half a size...say I'm 9UK=10US brannock...should I go 9.5/10 or 9/9.5 in Edward Green size? This would be for Galways in last 64....or maybe 82..

Yes, normal depends on the brand. For EG and G&G it's 1/2 size down from your US size, so in your case you'd start with UK9.5 and if you're medium width, an E. If you're not sure it's a good idea to be able to exchange them.

 

[El Fede]

Yes, normal depends on the brand. For EG and G&G it's 1/2 size down from your US size, so in your case you'd start with UK9.5 and if you're medium width, an E. If you're not sure it's a good idea to be able to exchange them.

Thank you very much!

 

[jhcam8]

Thank you very much!

De nada - good luck!

 

[KPDarb]

I had a chat with my rep and asked that very question just the other day. Chestnut Utah is Gold Utah, Bourbon Crup is Whiskey Crup, just minor variations in nomenclature.

Good to know! Thank you, sir.

 

[Burzan]

Thank you for providing the insight @vestbash . It would be great if you could add pictures of your EG Whiskey and Bourbon crup as a visual representation of the differences you described. Would you please post when you have the chance?

Whiskey and Bourbon shell are different shades from Horween but they are indeed close. Could there be variation between either making them look more or less like each other, for sure. Of course it's also not easy to find EG examples side by side to compare.

Via SoleGarb

Ashland also did a Horween write up last year.

https://ashlandleather.com/blogs/ne...classic-color-part-2-leather-tannage-vs-color
"And there are a multitude of colors to choose from: Color #8, Color #4, Color #2, Navy, Whiskey, Bourbon, Cigar, Intense Blue, and Dark Cognac, to name a few."


Spoiler for non EG shoes

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Here's my cordovan rainbow (minus two more pairs of burgundy):

Light colors (AE natural, Alden whiskey, Vass bourbon, Carmina cognac):

 

[dalevy]

I've been clearing out some stuff lately, I just listed a pair of EG Mercers if anyone is interested. See my sig.

 

[vestbash]

As far as EG goes I don't stack up much to the fine collections of the gentlemen of this forum, but I do enjoy the brand. I mostly collect cordovan shoes but I have a number of calf/cow models from other makers. I only have whiskey cordovan from EG, seen in the top left. Sorry for the crappy quality photo. Here is my cordovan collection (all horween), props to anyone that can name them.

 

[eyeheartny]

As far as EG goes I don't stack up much to the fine collections of the gentlemen of this forum, but I do enjoy the brand. I mostly collect cordovan shoes but I have a number of calf/cow models from other makers. I only have whiskey cordovan from EG, seen in the top left. Sorry for the crappy quality photo. Here is my cordovan collection (all horween), props to anyone that can name them.
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Holy cow that's a lot of shell! I'm acutely jealous!

 

[Azul]

Thanks Justin, I agree with you! My concern is that there were no width measurements taken at all, nor did he even feel how the shoe fit on my foot. Let's just say I didn't come away with confidence that the salesman put much real effort into trying to help me find the right size. What I would really like to try is an 8.5D UK or even a 9D UK size, but that seems to be difficult to find. I certainly don't want to overthink things, but at the same time I would like to be confident that I have the best size for my foot.

I have called Axel's in Vail and they said they are not planning to restock their Dovers (which as I understand are D width). He said they could order them, but nothing I could try on.

I just noticed that Sid Mashburn apparently sells D width Dovers, and offers free returns. Maybe I will just order a couple of sizes and try them on my carpet to have some real time to evaluate.

why did Edward Green change the fit of their shoes?

 

[Azul]

Holy cow that's a lot of shell! I'm acutely jealous!

photos of what you got?

 

[eyeheartny]

photos of what you got?

I only have four shell pairs-- 3 Alden, 1 EG that I'm selling. Not sure anyone wants to see a photo of mostly Alden and a boxed-up pair of Dukes!

 

[Azul]

Afaik...To be semantic, bourbon and whiskey crup from Horween is not just simply a variation in nomenclature, but a variation in the screening process for the selection of the hides by Horween. Whiskey is the "purer" color, where the raw shells are selected for their clarity. The hides that have bruising, striations, and other irregularities are not screened out for Bourbon. The tannage and finishing is otherwise the same from the Tannery but the outcome for Bourbon is shells that display more color variation. Armagnac, a horween shade used a lot by Carmina is in the same boat but I'm not sure what the color analog is.

does this mean bourbon shell cordovan is less high quality compared to whiskey cordovan?

 

[Azul]

I only have four shell pairs-- 3 Alden, 1 EG that I'm selling. Not sure anyone wants to see a photo of mostly Alden and a boxed-up pair of Dukes!

not the right thread for any of that

 

[eyeheartny]

not the right thread for any of that

You asked me for photos...