Edward Green Video

[Groover]

Originally Posted by Leather man

What also interests me is what they don't tell you. That video could have been taken in any of the Northampton factories - as Groover implies. Yet Edward Green shoes are more comfortable than most of the others - there's something they're doing that gives a far superior fit above and under the foot than most

The insoles on EG shoes certainly seem a lot softer or flexible (for want of a better description) than any others I've owned. It was the first thing I noticed when I got a pair.

 

[Slewfoot]

Originally Posted by Groover

The insoles on EG shoes certainly seem a lot softer or flexible (for want of a better description) than any others I've owned. It was the first thing I noticed when I got a pair.

I completely agree. They are noticeably softer than other makers. One "wants" to wear their Edward Greens on a more daily basis than others. I can't say I have shoes from ALL the makers out there, but that's my observation up to this point.

 

[withstyle]

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

I completely agree. They are noticeably softer than other makers. One "wants" to wear their Edward Greens on a more daily basis than others. I can't say I have shoes from ALL the makers out there, but that's my observation up to this point.

I can't put them above lobb prestige, but, IMO, it's really six of one, half dozen of the other when you compare the two. I enjoy when either of them come up in the rotation, more so than all my other shoes.

 

[kcc]

How does EG's comfort compare to G&G's? Any client of both shoemakers ...

 

[Slewfoot]

Originally Posted by withstyle

I can't put them above lobb prestige, but, IMO, it's really six of one, half dozen of the other when you compare the two. I enjoy when either of them come up in the rotation, more so than all my other shoes.

I wish I could say the same. Unfortunately the Lobb lasts just don't fit me as well. Alas, but my wallet is all the happier!

 

[withstyle]

Originally Posted by Slewfoot

I wish I could say the same. Unfortunately the Lobb lasts just don't fit me as well. Alas, but my wallet is all the happier!

sometime's it's nice to have a potential indecision automatically sorted out... for now, I have decided I like lobb's better for monk shoes and loafers and eg better for lace-ups.

 

[luk-cha]

the good thing about EG is there is a shoe design and last for everyone!!

 

[Tarmac]

did you see that guy spit shining? he must do that dozens of times per day. the dedication

 

[Philip1978]

Great video, thanks.

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by apropos

Just since the shoe nerds are here: St. Crispin's workshop

Holy ****. The hand-cranked stitching machine is

 

[sho'nuff]

beautiful video. i wouldnt mind being a worker there. sounds like a fulfilling job even to be a skivver for 20 years. i wonder what benefits they get!

 

[Neo1824]

very cool. thanks for posting.

 

[youngScholar]

Originally Posted by rogerm

????

Gemming????

Starting at 3:30, you see this white material attached to the insole. That's the gemming. The welt is sown to that instead of to the leather insole itself. Shoes constructed the more traditional way involve the welt being sown directly to a leather insole. For some, it's a bit of a controversy.

Read this thread for more information.

 

[archetypal_yuppie]

Originally Posted by Groover

The insoles on EG shoes certainly seem a lot softer or flexible (for want of a better description) than any others I've owned. It was the first thing I noticed when I got a pair.

I'll second this as well. (or third it, or fourth it?)

My EGs were more comfortable on their first wearing than my C&J's after months of breaking in.

Although C&J's are known to start out quite stiff. Ferragamos start out quite soft, but you can tell they don't have nearly as much structure as EG.