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Norvegese ?
Ridgeway or DL w/ toecaps or DL w/ Topy ?
Yeah, Norvegese with chainstich. Thinking DL for a lower profile look, but can be persuaded if you think Ridgeway would look better.
 

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Gents, sorry to be pedantic. Just to confirm... is the plan for a single makeup or two makeups? Or would it be fair to assume this depends upon interest level?

Second, for orders through solegarb is there an import duty charge for US customers or is that incorporated into the gmto price?
 

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Gents, sorry to be pedantic. Just to confirm... is the plan for a single makeup or two makeups? Or would it be fair to assume this depends upon interest level?

Second, for orders through solegarb is there an import duty charge for US customers or is that incorporated into the gmto price?
I think fair to assume interest level, but @nishant and I and maybe @kevenmee have been talking about the the jumpers with smooth shell uppers and big grain shell shaft in Mahogany. I think if there is enough interest you could do a color 4 if that's what you all were leaning towards.

I understood the price included all fees plus shipping within Conus, but someone with more experience should clarify that.
 

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I think fair to assume interest level, but @nishant and I and maybe @kevenmee have been talking about the the jumpers with smooth shell uppers and big grain shell shaft in Mahogany. I think if there is enough interest you could do a color 4 if that's what you all were leaning towards.

I understood the price included all fees plus shipping within Conus, but someone with more experience should clarify that.

I like mahogany as well. Need to make a decision on the fit for my current pair, which I may decide to sell. You guys are still discussing that makeup for a balway on 363mod, yes?

edit: nevermind, @nishant and I posted at same time.

edit 2: sorry guys, I think I am out on the mahogany makeup. I really want a balway on the 74945. There seems to be some interest from others on the goodyearwelt thread but the currently discussed makeup is a bit different from what you guys are talking about it now.
 
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Close to final ..


Jumpers
Mahogany Shell Uppers
Mahogany Shell Big Grain Shaft
363 Mod
5 + 4 ( polished brass )
360 degree Norvegese
DL w/ topy

Price - 1095 USD

Interested: @nishant @jischwar

Potential : @stook1 @mugenlove @kevenmee
I know it's a minor detail, but can we do brass instead of polished brass for the contrast? Polished brass is what's on your amaretto willow grain, right?

Edit - I guess the color I'm thinking about is called "bright brass" or gold.
 
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Jumpers
Mahogany Shell Uppers
Mahogany Shell Big Grain Shaft
363 Mod
5 + 4 ( polished brass )
360 degree Norvegese
DL w/ topy

Price - 1095 USD

Interested: @nishant @jischwar

Potential : @stook1 @mugenlove @kevenmee

Any chance we can move this to the 74945 and on either commando / ridgeway?

Were the mahogany shells you posted recently sourced? Sorry to be nit picky, each batch seems fairly different.

If not, I’ll likely keep pushing for the color 4 balways but check in on this when the order is submitted. GMTOs (with the exception of @nishant’s) seem to be getting harder to fill. Either that, or my make ups aren’t as great as I think they are.
 

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Any chance we can move this to the 74945 and on either commando / ridgeway?

Were the mahogany shells you posted recently sourced? Sorry to be nit picky, each batch seems fairly different.

If not, I’ll likely keep pushing for the color 4 balways but check in on this when the order is submitted. GMTOs (with the exception of @nishant’s) seem to be getting harder to fill. Either that, or my make ups aren’t as great as I think they are.

I am more interested in a #4 balway on the 74945. I think it might make sense to split this into two parallel makeups. I just don't want to blow up the other plan for the mahogany jumpers.
 

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I know it's a minor detail, but can we do brass instead of polished brass for the contrast? Polished brass is what's on your amaretto willow grain, right?

Edit - I guess the color I'm thinking about is called "bright brass" or gold.

I am fine with bright brass or polished brass or gold ... not sure what the difference might be.
 

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Any chance we can move this to the 74945 and on either commando / ridgeway?

Were the mahogany shells you posted recently sourced? Sorry to be nit picky, each batch seems fairly different.

- Shell and variation go hand in hand I say. As long as difference between your left and right pair is not night and day, everything else can vary batch to batch ... All pics are Horween Mahogany.

- I personally think Norvegese sits better with casual rounded toes rather than chiseled

- On the same note, in side profile pics, Norvegese and Ridgeway create a weird profile. Choose one I say.

- I think Norvegese + Lower profile with Natural Sole or Chestnut Finish + Vibram Topy would be a winner.

Thoughts ? @stook1 @jischwar @kevenmee
 

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- Shell and variation go hand in hand I say. As long as difference between your left and right pair is not night and day, everything else can vary batch to batch ... All pics are Horween Mahogany.

- I personally think Norvegese sits better with casual rounded toes rather than chiseled

- On the same note, in side profile pics, Norvegese and Ridgeway create a weird profile. Choose one I say.

- I think Norvegese + Lower profile with Natural Sole or Chestnut Finish + Vibram Topy would be a winner.

Thoughts ? @stook1 @jischwar @kevenmee
^agreed
 

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Jumpers
Mahogany Shell Uppers
Mahogany Shell Big Grain Shaft
363 Mod
5 + 4 ( polished brass )
360 degree Norvegese
DL w/ topy

Price - 1095 USD

Interested: @nishant @jischwar

Potential :@mugenlove @kevenmee

Lorenzo told me he has put in an order for Horween Mahogany Big Grain. These jumpers should look incredibly handsome.

@mugenlove @kevenmee .. if you both are on board, our GMTO will be a go ??
 

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Looking forward to seeing the finished boots! Seems like a fantastic makeup.
 

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