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

[Concordia]

Look, if you didn't want to tell me, just say so....you don't have to make up some ridiculous name.
Kidding! Thanks!

It is how the French try to spell Boston Red Sox.

 

[Concordia]

size down for the 606

I fit 82 11E very well, and found that 606 and 202 work a little better in 11D. So shift down on width, but not necessarily length.

 

[CLTesquire]

@michaelvl Thank you for the detailed explanation Micheal. Your explanation betrays my own instincts despite the popularity of the smooth calf.

Would be keen to hear others views

Alan Bee

I couldn’t disagree more about the Dover in smooth calf. I have one in dark oak and in redwood antique and they are both amazing. I have a lot of shoes. My dark oak Dovers are probably my favorite pair out of all. I expect my in production nightshade Dovers to give them a run for their money though.

Also I would opt for an 11/11.5 for sizing. Were the Harrogate from Brooks?

 

[Alan Bee]

I couldn’t disagree more about the Dover in smooth calf. I have one in dark oak and in redwood antique and they are both amazing. I have a lot of shoes. My dark oak Dovers are probably my favorite pair out of all. I expect my in production nightshade Dovers to give them a run for their money though.

Also I would opt for an 11/11.5 for sizing. Were the Harrogate from Brooks?

@CLTesquire

Yes, the Harrogates are from Brooks Brothers on 888 Last. Size 11.5/12E. They fit like a dream right out the box.

Are you suggesting 11/11.5 on an E or D width? Isn’t 606 shorter than either 82 or 888?

Alan Bee

 

[michaelvl]

I couldn’t disagree more about the Dover in smooth calf. I have one in dark oak and in redwood antique and they are both amazing. I have a lot of shoes. My dark oak Dovers are probably my favorite pair out of all. I expect my in production nightshade Dovers to give them a run for their money though.

Also I would opt for an 11/11.5 for sizing. Were the Harrogate from Brooks?

You are free to disagree with me. Taste is something very personal. I am just curious if you have actually owned and experienced Dovers in any other leathers besides in smooth calf as well as on any other soles besides leather soles or if you have based you preference on the single pair of Dovers in calf you currently own?

 

[CLTesquire]

You are free to disagree with me. Taste is something very personal. I am just curious if you have actually owned and experienced Dovers in any other leathers besides in smooth calf as well as on any other soles besides leather soles or if you have based you preference on the single pair of Dovers in calf you currently own?

My post said I had two in smooth calf.

I also have a pair in walnut CC and a pair in chestnut Utah. Those are on Dainite.

 

[othertravel]

Hey guys,

There's a store in Toronto called Robert Jones and they're having an EG trunk show in October (date TBD). If you purchase a pair of shoes during the trunk show, it comes with trees.

 

[RobertELee]

Hi everyone! just ordered another pair from Gentlemen's footwear. Dover in redwood. already have it in dark oak. very comfortable shoe

dumb questions:
1. trying to do spit shine having some luck, but still not great. any hints?
2. live in Massachusetts, how do i treat my shoes after rain or snow?

hope next to save up for Galway boots.

just want to put in a good word for Gentlemen's Footwear. he (steve?) is really very nice, and helpful and polite. i really recommend him to all of you.
best regards,
bob

 

[vestbash]

Does the markings/model number tell you what sole the shoes originally came with?

 

[dijor]

I got some new EG's from a boutique in many sizes:
https://www.styleforum.net/buyandsell/megathread-new-edward-green-all-sizes.12498/

Tons of 9.5 and some other sizes as well.

 

[zmr11]

Question on EG Last Sizing (82 vs 888 vs 606)

I was in New York recently on business and stopped by Leffot in NYC. Steve put me in a Chelsea 11/11.5 E82. The fit was fine but I noticed a bit of heel slip on one foot which he said would go away once the sole is properly broken in. But with enough room in the toe box to wiggle my toes.

I took a gamble online on a pair of Monmouth & Harrogate Bluchers, both 11.5/12 E888. They arrived and I tried them on and fit was superb off the bat with no heel slippage at all. In fact, I've never found a pair of shoes to fit so perfectly out of the box.

The question is: I want to order a pair of Dovers online in E606 Last. Should I stay with the 11.5/12 E606 or size down to 11/11.5 E606?

Gradually rebuilding my EG collection (with more wisdom) after having to get rid of 15 pair acquired in rapid succession 2005-2009 and mostly via EG Sales without much forethought to the composition of the wardrobe. I live quite far from any retailer so a walk-in trial isn't an option.

Alan Bee

go same size in 888 and 606. Both are very similar.

Don't expect heel slippage to disappear after break in, it will not. Buy a pair that does not slip.

Go for dark oak calf on leather sole for the first pair, and country calf on dainite for the second. I own and enjoy several pairs of both styles.

http://uptowndandy.blogspot.com/2012/03/evolution-of-last-edward-green-from-to.html

 

[zmr11]

I got some new EG's from a boutique in many sizes:
https://www.styleforum.net/buyandsell/megathread-new-edward-green-all-sizes.12498/

Tons of 9.5 and some other sizes as well.

I highly recommend this seller. Bought many pairs there.

 

[dijor]

Thanks Sir!

 

[eloquent]

Hi, I am looking at my options for MTO with EG.

I have settled on the Galway silhouette on a 72 last with Ridgeway soles, in Black Utah leather, with speedhooks in gunmetal if possible. I have sent them a form using the one on their website, though that have still yet to reply to me, which got me thinking, is MTO through the Edward Green website the best cost effective solution for this?

Thank you.

 

[CLTesquire]

Hi, I am looking at my options for MTO with EG.

I have settled on the Galway silhouette on a 72 last with Ridgeway soles, in Black Utah leather, with speedhooks in gunmetal if possible. I have sent them a form using the one on their website, though that have still yet to reply to me, which got me thinking, is MTO through the Edward Green website the best cost effective solution for this?

Thank you.

If you're in the US, I'd recommend going through @steveyoo1983 at Gentlemen's Footwear.