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

[smsodhi]

So hard to tell with batch variations and lighting it could be any of the three. I posted a pic a while back of make ups in doak, burnt pine, and hazel. The differences were noticeable when side by side however on an island its much more difficult to tell.

Even in store there is a marked variation in tone for the Dark Oaks on display , and for that matter the ones that come out to be tried on. I had to try on quite a few Berkleys and made a few trips to the store before I settled on the one I got. Even this one was much darker and dull on purchase, but after a couple coats of wax the dark dull layer on top was removed and a nice bright shoe revealed.

 

[RogerP]

Never mind that it's still warm and sunny, fall is Galway time:

 

[Ich_Dien]

My 16 year old Berkeleys need a trip home for renovations. I would imagine the quality of work at EG is quite good but I'm curious if anyone has experience with a recrafting by EG.

Any thoughts?

Definitely go for it they're very very good.

 

[tifosi]

Never mind that it's still warm and sunny, fall is Galway time:

Great pic, Rog! Just broke out my DOaks for the first time this season, yesterday.

 

[JSO1]

Never mind that it's still warm and sunny, fall is Galway time:

Spoiler

Outstanding.

 

[RogerP]

Tiff, JS01

Cheers, gents.

 

[Nikola]

Burnt Pine Antique is great if you are lucky to get the right batch. Otherwise you will end with bandage coloured shoes you will hate.

 

[tobinbridge]

Would a belgravia have more instep space than a piccadilly on the 184 last in a D width? Is the vamp location the same? Does anyone size up length or width on E.G. Loafers?

 

[jhcam8]

 

[bespoken pa]

Burnt Pine Antique is great if you are lucky to get the right batch. Otherwise you will end with bandage coloured shoes you will hate.

Kinda true of a few other colors as well. I have seen burgundy that looks pink. Batch variation certainly matter but I suppose that's the chance we all take. I ordered a thorpe boot from the skoak mto a while back and the boot was noticeably different upon arrival. Not much skoak could do....it happens.

 

[paddymac]

not sure if this has been discussed, what is the general consensus on eg shoetrees? are they really worth it considering i may buy them for a 606 last shoe.....i was told the eg shoetrees are based on the 202/606 last??

 

[VRaivio]

Here's a little something I found from Italy: unworn Edward Green Malvern brogues. Judging by the different finish, these were likely made in the 1990s, if not before. 202-last and burgundy calfskin uppers.

I was veritably shocked to feel that the last fits much closer than the version in use today. The factory must have added girth all around to accommodate all kinds of feet. The finishing has been improved since, but the fit watered down. Looks above comfort -- such a shame.

 

[ThinkDerm]

Here's a little something I found from Italy: unworn Edward Green Malvern brogues. Judging by the different finish, these were likely made in the 1990s, if not before. 202-last and burgundy calfskin uppers.

I was veritably shocked to feel that the last fits much closer than the version in use today. The factory must have added girth all around to accommodate all kinds of feet. The finishing has been improved since, but the fit watered down. Looks above comfort -- such a shame.

thank you for sharing. EG shoes all fit loose now at the same size as prior (for me). shame EG did that... loved the former fit!

 

[tifosi]

not sure if this has been discussed, what is the general consensus on eg shoetrees? are they really worth it considering i may buy them for a 606 last shoe.....i was told the eg shoetrees are based on the 202/606 last??

Overpriced and not worth it.

 

[Cleav]