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JohnFM

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For those with longer term experience with the Dover or Galway, I'm interested in knowing how much stretch to expect with time and wear. The Dover is London Grain on R2 and the Galway is Utah on Dainite. Thanks very much.
 

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GeorgeRed declared that the unlined Dover's wore like a comfortable pair of slippers, and while I wouldn't exactly say slipper, they are very comfortable right of the box. My DOAK Dover on the HAF sole definitely needed some time to soften up, but the unlined suede is almost like a completely different shoe.

Now, I just need them in Tobacco, Clove, Snuff, Army Green . . . .
 

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I can’t help but think these would have looked so bad ass with light brown soles and light brown laces. Am I wrong here?

I initially thought the same. There's a Duke loafer in mink with the light brown sole and I think it's basically perfect for summer. My one hesitation on this Dover is the dark sole. Steve had the snuff unlined last year but also with a dark sole. I had a pair made with the light sole and I really think it's superior for the summer.

Now, if someone planned to wear that mink Dover year around (and no reason they couldn't) then a dark sole is the way.
 

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GeorgeRed declared that the unlined Dover's wore like a comfortable pair of slippers, and while I wouldn't exactly say slipper, they are very comfortable right of the box. My DOAK Dover on the HAF sole definitely needed some time to soften up, but the unlined suede is almost like a completely different shoe.

Now, I just need them in Tobacco, Clove, Snuff, Army Green . . . .

I stand by my declaration!
 

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Pictures of an unlined Dover suede, as requested by @George Red

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in snuff
 

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I'm itching for the cognac cordovan/snuff suede Galway. Does anyone have it that wouldn't mind sharing pictures? Or, alternatively, any cognac cordovan EG whatsoever? Thank you.
 

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