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

[flylikeneagle]

It's strange that nobody stocks it as a stock model; I was lucky enough to get one of Mehra's last ones. Maybe that's part of the appeal. I find GG's clicking on the Horween Hatch is a bit inconsistent. My pair has less than optimal creasing and I've seen similar on other pairs too.

Re Rosewood: if you look at the panels that didn't receive hand finishing (like overlapping pieces on a Galway), the underlying colour is very tan. Goes a long way to explaining why each pair seems to come out pretty different.

I have similar experience with my tan hatchgrain Thorpe. Nothing egregious but more than expected given the limited wear

I've been chatting with Dennis from the Hand, he mentioned he's thinking about stocking Thorpe in burgundy hatch ( i've asked if he meant Rioja). I've been thinking about doing a single MTO later this yr or early next yr. I have very specific configuration in mind (speedhooks, Ridgeway, highland grain) but will be keeping an eye on the Hand

 

[jischwar]

I have similar experience with my tan hatchgrain Thorpe. Nothing egregious but more than expected given the limited wear

I've been chatting with Dennis from the Hand, he mentioned he's thinking about stocking Thorpe in burgundy hatch ( i've asked if he meant Rioja). I've been thinking about doing a single MTO later this yr or early next yr. I have very specific configuration in mind (speedhooks, Ridgeway, highland grain) but will be keeping an eye on the Hand

The tan pair that I had was solid, no issues. While I think the MH71 last works with denim, it is still sleeker boot than the Cranleigh on any last, imo (sorry adding my thoughts from previous posts to this one).

I like your proposed makeup. All eyelets are brutal with that boot (I made sure to get hooks on my pair from Mehra and got them added after the fact to my kudu pair)

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

It's strange that nobody stocks it as a stock model; I was lucky enough to get one of Mehra's last ones. Maybe that's part of the appeal. I find GG's clicking on the Horween Hatch is a bit inconsistent. My pair has less than optimal creasing and I've seen similar on other pairs too.

Re Rosewood: if you look at the panels that didn't receive hand finishing (like overlapping pieces on a Galway), the underlying colour is very tan. Goes a long way to explaining why each pair seems to come out pretty different.

It's strange that nobody stocks it as a stock model; I was lucky enough to get one of Mehra's last ones. Maybe that's part of the appeal.

I wonder if that's intentional on the part of retailers to ensure orders and increase exclusivity. A salesperson can always state the "this pair will be handmade for you" sales pitch.
Although if it does arrive with regular inconsistencies, it would diminish its appeal. Saying that, it's my belief most folks are more forgiving towards boots than they are with dress shoes.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Through the years, I've come to realise I really dislike wearing pointy shoes. The EG 82 last is beautiful, but anything more becomes too much for me. It's a personal preference of course. From G&G I really like the gg06 shape. Mh71 is also good, but doesn't fit me very good.
I'm a fan of the classic last from StC too. I find the StC make quite rustique, and think they work best for derbies, chukkas and boots. Their Janus Calf Suede is fantastic for that.

Speaking of tastes, I prefer StCs suede chukkas over what they put out in smooth leather (not particularly a fan of them anyways). The suedes always look cool as hell. The 524 in a mink, chocolate, or snuff suede has got to be one of their icons.

 

[flylikeneagle]

Through the years, I've come to realise I really dislike wearing pointy shoes. The EG 82 last is beautiful, but anything more becomes too much for me. It's a personal preference of course. From G&G I really like the gg06 shape. Mh71 is also good, but doesn't fit me very good.
I'm a fan of the classic last from StC too. I find the StC make quite rustique, and think they work best for derbies, chukkas and boots. Their Janus Calf Suede is fantastic for that.

I used to be a big fan of 82, but have to come to realize when 202 fits me right it's perfect. Both in terms of fit and aesthetics. If I could back and redo my whiskey Galway, I'd pick 202 on ridgeway soles with flat welt over 82 and double leather. Since whiskey is a very casual color, I think that spec would've been perfect.

@BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes forgot to mention SC when I called Thorpe the king. I've never tried SC, but aesthetically their split toe boots are at the same level as Thorpe and Galway. Fit is a worry for me, but plan on getting a pair one of these days.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I used to be a big fan of 82, but have to come to realize when 202 fits me right it's perfect. Both in terms of fit and aesthetics. If I could back and redo my whiskey Galway, I'd pick 202 on ridgeway soles with flat welt over 82 and double leather. Since whiskey is a very casual color, I think that spec would've been perfect.

@BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes forgot to mention SC when I called Thorpe the king. I've never tried SC, but aesthetically their split toe boots are at the same level as Thorpe and Galway. Fit is a worry for me, but plan on getting a pair one of these days.

I prefer the Thorpe and Galway over the StC boots so I couldn't put up much of an argument ?. Chukkas however open up discussions.

Unfortunately, you are over in Atlanta. Were you in NY, you could have attended a trunk show to (at least) lock in your StC sizing.

 

[Sutefan]

I used to be a big fan of 82, but have to come to realize when 202 fits me right it's perfect. Both in terms of fit and aesthetics. If I could back and redo my whiskey Galway, I'd pick 202 on ridgeway soles with flat welt over 82 and double leather. Since whiskey is a very casual color, I think that spec would've been perfect.

@BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes forgot to mention SC when I called Thorpe the king. I've never tried SC, but aesthetically their split toe boots are at the same level as Thorpe and Galway. Fit is a worry for me, but plan on getting a pair one of these days.

I prefer 202 and 606 too. The balance is so good. That 202 galway sounds right up my alley. I'd go R1 with a thin leather midsole though, to get the same visual weight as a double leather.

82 is great in some makeups too, both Galway, Chelsea and Newmarket.

For my next Galway, I want to do a 606 ?

 

[jischwar]

I prefer 202 and 606 too. The balance is so good. That 202 galway sounds right up my alley. I'd go R1 with a thin leather midsole though, to get the same visual weight as a double leather.

82 is great in some makeups too, both Galway, Chelsea and Newmarket.

For my next Galway, I want to do a 606 ?

Ah, the elusive 606 Galway. My interest is peaked

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Not on here to endorse StC or to proselytize EG users towards StC, but StCs are fantastic. ??

@George Red, @Sutefan, @jischwar, and myself (amongst others) are owners of several pairs. I'm not going to say once you go StC you never go back, but I will say that once you receive a proper fitting pair of StCs it is difficult not to desire a similar fit & feel across your other pairs.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I prefer 202 and 606 too. The balance is so good. That 202 galway sounds right up my alley. I'd go R1 with a thin leather midsole though, to get the same visual weight as a double leather.

82 is great in some makeups too, both Galway, Chelsea and Newmarket.

For my next Galway, I want to do a 606 ?

Not many examples of the 606 Galway floating about. Sounds like an exclusive to me.

 

[flylikeneagle]

Not many examples of the 606 Galway floating about. Sounds like an exclusive to me.

Dagestad had a Galway on 606 when Stefan was there ....I'd guess Stefan's makeup. My size was gone by the time I discovered it

@ryanluo23 's boots

 

[Sutefan]

Not on here to endorse StC or to proselytize EG users towards StC, but StCs are fantastic. ??

@George Red, @Sutefan, @jischwar, and myself (amongst others) are owners of several pairs. I'm not going to say once you go StC you never go back, but I will say that once you receive a proper fitting pair of StCs it is difficult not to desire a similar fit & feel across your other pairs.

I don't own any StC now ?

 

[jischwar]

I don't own any StC now ?

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I don't own any StC now ?

My sentiments exactly ??

 

[stook1]

Ah, the elusive 606 Galway. My interest is peaked

x2 (or 3)