EG 82 compared to EG 888 fit

[jamestct]

What was interesting, the box had next to the handwritten F888 a sticker with FS 10.5 on it. Could it be that FS stands for a smaller F? Not sure ...

‘FS’ i this case stands for ‘Factory Shop’, meaning the person you bought them from bought them at the Factory Shop in Northampton rather than a retailer.

 

[Anachronist]

‘FS’ i this case stands for ‘Factory Shop’, meaning the person you bought them from bought them at the Factory Shop in Northampton rather than a retailer.

Thanks for that helpful hint! Didn't even know EG had a factory shop. I was in Northampton some 8-10 years ago and don't recall them having one at the time as I dropped by, but this must be a newer change going with the outlet trend.

Doesn't change much about my appreciation of these shoes as they are not marked as subs and are in A1 condition. Just love Edward Green shoes

 

[PatchedUp]

Must admit this is my fourth pair of specatators and probably the ones with the strongest contrast.

The others are an edwardian coloured pair of C&Js with canvas vamps - pretty colonial and good with anything from off-white to beige trousers/chinos, etc., a pair of chestnut calf and chestnut suede Charles Tyrwhitts which is a more subdued combination that is lovely with dark blue or dark grey slacks, and a pear ofcustoom made chestnut and cream calf C&Js, which were my first ones.

I did fret a bit wearing the latter for the very first time many years ago, but in the meantime I wear all of my spectators pretty regularly in spring and summer. You used to get quite a few curious glances a few years backs, but the two-tone look has spread so much that today you can get away well with these and if you combine them carefully with the proper remaining outfit I find them a dashing alternative to my regular shoes.

I might give them a try at some point down the line. Certainly not in the next few months as I have spent way too much money on nice things lately! This website enables addictions!