For the adventuresome folk...

[norcaltransplant]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....me=WDVW Why, oh why, can't the Italians stick to normal colors? Â A pair of these in English tan would be pimp-tastic (in a good way). EDIT: These look suspiciously like a StefanoBi product based the nail pattern, "streaky antique" finish, Norvigiese construction, etc.

 

[zjpj83]

I love the nail pattern... but that's about it

 

[marc37]

l thought Borrelli only had one line of shoes. Are there more than one line of Borrelli shoes?

Gr8 shoes. Made by Santoni.

Regards: shooman.

 

[j]

Time to whip out the acetone. Actually, I think they look kind of cool, assuming you can pull it off.

 

[bengal-stripe]

Edward Green (they would, wouldn't they) offers green leather in their sample book. Although I have never seen the leather made up into shoes, I have heard they can be antiqued quite darkly (almost black), with the green coming through as highlights.

I think, that would make a very attractive pair of shoes.

 

[PHV]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws....me=WDVW Why, oh why, can't the Italians stick to normal colors? Â A pair of these in English tan would be pimp-tastic (in a good way). EDIT: These look suspiciously like a StefanoBi product based the nail pattern, "streaky antique" finish, Norvigiese construction, etc.

Those are snot green. Gross.

 

[jcusey]

Ain't nothing wrong with green shoes. Of course, I don't like the particular olive color of those Borrellis.

 

[Thracozaag]

I guess I'm the only person who actuallly likes these shoes

(not that I would conceive of wearing them

) koji

 

[jcusey]

(not that I would conceive of wearing them

)

Oh, come on, where's your sense of adventure. I don't hate the shoes, BTW. I'd just prefer something more forest green than olive green.

 

[Thracozaag]

What WOULD you wear with them? Green would look too monochromatic...grey would look weird...blue would look wrong...brown? or black? *scratches head*

koji

 

[Alexis]

Khakis.

 

[RIDER]

Made by Harris.

Actually, I think that is a great color to wear as a sport shoe. Nice pair of forest colored tailored cords, tattersall shirt with a cashmere polo over...sometimes, you have to see everything in it's context. Also, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa are much more open to colors than the more Anglo countries - the Italians manufacture for all.

On the flip side, cordovan/burgundy colored shoes are predominantly an American taste. I was asked once 'why do Americans want blood colored shoes?' The question was more in the context of culture, and those things extend to fashion, as well. I looked into it, and before WW2, burgandy was rarely, if ever, offered by manufacturers here. During the war the most popular/sought after type of footwear for the soldiers, including those from other branches, were the Airborne's jumping boots - made of shell cordovan. After the war, this material became very popular on the street - and the calfskins followed, as a less expensive option. So, you never know what can work in one country and not the next.

 

[Thracozaag]

Khakis.

Khaki colour, yes, I think you're right.

koji

 

[FIHTies]

Nice pair of forest colored tailored cords, tattersall shirt with a cashmere polo over...sometimes, you have to see everything in it's context. Â Also, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa are much more open to colors than the more Anglo countries - the Italians manufacture for all.

Waiting for ernest to weigh in here... "Shoes for farmer."

JJF

 

[jcusey]

Made by Harris.

Are you sure about that, or is it an informed conjecture? If they are made by Harris, Borrelli sure is getting a substantial markup on them, aren't they?

After you've done all of the browns and burgundies, why not branch into navies and greens?

Edit: And I do think that Alexis is right. Earth tones would work well with the shoes, as would jeans. Of course, the Italians would probably wear them with a lot more than that.