EG Shoos coming to Toronto - Finally!!

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Originally Posted by Geoff Gander

...so I would guess C&J benchgrades would sell for about $550-650/pair in Canada, and handgrades for around $800-900.

+1. The EGs are about 1k.

 

[gsugsu]

who sells EG in Calgary?

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

^^
O'Connors main store on 1 St & 16 Ave SW

 

[tattersall]

Originally Posted by Bill Smith

EG is out of my snap bracket, I would be happy if someone carried Crocket and Jones.

Originally Posted by Geoff Gander

Good news!

+1 on the desirability of a C&J dealer in Canada.

Originally Posted by geoffmartin17

Andy Trott in Vancouver carries C+J - went in to speak with him the other day, great guy. Also has very tight connections with C+J that allows him to do custom makeups - i tried on a black cordovan savile when i was in there. He doesn't keep much stock, but you can order through him, and he's very competent in sizing, etc.

He also refunds the difference in price based on the current exchange rate.

I've bought C&J's from Andy when he ran Sheppard's Shoes and used to make regular trunk shows to Victoria. He also used to carry Alden, but I don't think so anymore. He's a great guy, very knowledgeable about shoes. His new shop in Kerrisdale is very nice and he carries a few other SF-approved brands.

 

[jefferyd]

Originally Posted by Cant kill da Rooster

+1. The EGs are about 1k.

Really? They're around $1300 at L'Uomo.

 

[wetnose]

Originally Posted by Viral

Why all the fuss about more luxury goods priced out-of-reach and considerably more that what any savvy consumer can get by doing some research and availing other resources?

There're actually a lot of people who want to try things on personally and are perfectly happy to pay full retail. In the same mall is a Brooks Brothers whose Black Fleece collection is actually expanding. Who would have thought it?

 

[pebblegrain]

Unfortunately EGs can barely even sell in SF Bay Area, CA. I doubt they will be successful in TO

 

[Omega Man]

Originally Posted by wetnose

There're actually a lot of people who want to try things on personally and are perfectly happy to pay full retail. In the same mall is a Brooks Brothers whose Black Fleece collection is actually expanding. Who would have thought it?

Well, I think buying a suit vs. a pair of shoes is different to many people. They may spend a ton on a suit. But when it comes to shoes, they may look for something less expensive. The exception, of course, are the many shoe freaks on this forum! Their shoes may actually cost more than their entire ensemble (minus the watch)!

 

[wetnose]

Walking on a Cloud at Yonge & Richmond are now carrying a fairly decent selection of Loake 1880 - starting price: $450.

 

[Master-Classter]

oh great, more things for me to go look at I can't afford...


;-)




ok, no seriously.

 

[Viral]

Originally Posted by pebblegrain

Unfortunately EGs can barely even sell in SF Bay Area, CA. I doubt they will be successful in TO

ding ding ding..........we have a winner!

Seriously.........let's see how long they remain an EG dealer

 

[bellyhungry]

Originally Posted by wetnose

Walking on a Cloud at Yonge & Richmond are now carrying a fairly decent selection of Loake 1880 - starting price: $450.

Pretty incredible.

Buying from those UK online stores would cost only half of that.

Also, it looks like you can view them on Walking On A Cloud website.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by Viral

ding ding ding..........we have a winner!

Seriously.........let's see how long they remain an EG dealer

They seem to be doing well enough selling Pal Zileri MTM and RTW so I imagine they feel they have the clientele for it.

Don't forget they're located in the RBC Plaza...lots of bankers and lawyers to entice.

 

[Bill Smith]

Originally Posted by kasper007

Given that Holt charges $890 for benchgrade Church's, i think CDN pricing for C&J would be north of $1,000.

We've had EG and JL in Montreal for a while, but being Canada, pricing is ridiculous.....


You can blame the Canadian Government's tariff regime (20% I think) to protect the minuscule footwear industry in this country.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Originally Posted by Bill Smith

You can blame the Canadian Government's tariff regime (20% I think) to protect the minuscule footwear industry in this country.

$890 is an exaggeration. More like $650. Still too high though.