Gaziano & Girling Appreciation & Shoe Appreciation Thread (including reviews, purchases, pictures)

[j ingevaldsson]

Very Nice JI.

Very classy pair, I assume wide fitting means MTO or they just happen to have wide fitting for this model? I probably wide fitting for TG73 as well...

Great shoes, did you shine the toecaps yourself or were they like that out of the box?

was thinking the same question

Cheers guys!

Clee1982: No MTO, Skoaktiebolaget stocks a couple of pairs in F-width, which I think is great.

Coxaca and Wurger: I've given them some cream and polish myself.

 

[in stitches]



for full price get the model of yo dreamz

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j ingevaldsson - great shoes! what trees are those?

 

[clee1982]



for full price get the model of yo dreamz

yup definitely agree, at full price I would probably be going for something more casual, like Hove, probably in DG70
http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/hove-in-vintage-chestnut-calf-dg70
http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/hove-vintage-oak

Or MH71
http://www.gazianogirling.com/collections/shoes/products/hove

 

[j ingevaldsson]



j ingevaldsson - great shoes! what trees are those?

Thanks! The trees are Skoaktiebolagets own trees ( http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/taxonomy/term/17 ), also made by Springline (who makes the trees for G&G). They fit MH71 very well, probably works nice for TG73 as well. Cheaper than the lasted trees. And they are stained, not coated.

 

[in stitches]



Thanks! The trees are Skoaktiebolagets own trees ( http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/taxonomy/term/17 ), also made by Springline (who makes the trees for G&G). They fit MH71 very well, probably works nice for TG73 as well. Cheaper than the lasted trees. And they are stained, not coated.

that is awesome. like half the price. thanks!

 

[ftw90240]

yup definitely agree, at full price I would probably be going for something more casual, like Hove, probably in DG70
http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/hove-in-vintage-chestnut-calf-dg70
http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/hove-vintage-oak

Or MH71
http://www.gazianogirling.com/collections/shoes/products/hove

Obviously, I was joking about buying Spoo's pair of Fairmonts at full price. I agree the Hove is a terrific looking shoe (there's a nice pair on eBay for a small foot) and I thought about getting a pair from Bespoke before succumbing to cheaper, and perfectly acceptable split toe derby alternatives (AS Charlton and Carmina Taylor).

 

[clee1982]



Obviously, I was joking about buying Spoo's pair of Fairmonts at full price.  I agree the Hove is a terrific looking shoe (there's a nice pair on eBay for a small foot) and I thought about getting a pair from Bespoke before succumbing to cheaper, and perfectly acceptable split toe derby alternatives (AS Charlton and Carmina Taylor). 

I was thinking of GG because I like the stiching GG (and EG) does with split toe (invisible, or whatever you call it...) instead of the AS/Carmina/Alden version

 

[NAMOR]

the G&G thorpe and EG Nevis are both great in pebble grain, even in black!

 

[dddrees]

Some pics of a new pair of Cambridge in Vintage Cedar on MH71, bought from Skoaktiebolaget. Very pleased. They are in wide F-fit, which makes me able to wear my "normal" size 10 and the fit is good. 10,5E is too long, 10E too narrow.

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Very sharp.

Great looking shine by the way.

 

[jreigen]



And I am still looking for someone who wants to part their Fairmont in 9E UK!

eBay seller rl_store just posted a bunch of them including your 9E Fairmonts...

 

[ftw90240]



eBay seller rl_store just posted a bunch of them including your 9E Fairmonts...

Yeah I see a lot of people who took advantage of recent sales are listing them on eBay. Some are very reasonable (several in the mid to high 500s). Some are ridiculous (800s). rl_store has theirs for $699. I guess if they have your size it's not too high of a price.

 

[clee1982]

nah, 700 vs. 449 (or 500 ish plus tax and shipping, if you include paypal his base cost is probably 550~), I will pass, and bet it to appear cheaper another time from someone who decide MH71 is a poor fit for them

 

[j ingevaldsson]



Very sharp.

Great looking shine by the way.

Thanks x2!

 

[lhuynh]

Folks I'm returning a Chelsea in size UK 7.5E/US 8 today to SF Barneys. Get it there or PM me if you want to grab it from me at cost (a little more expensive b/c of PayPal fees and such).

Chelsea: http://www.barneys.com/Gaziano-Girling-Perforated-Cap-Toe-Slip-On/501812008,default,pd.html

Also have a Lobb Brentwood in UK 7E/US 8 that will be sending back too:

http://www.barneys.com/John-Lobb-Brentwood/501916008,default,pd.html

 

[SpooPoker]



nah, 700 vs. 449 (or 500 ish plus tax and shipping, if you include paypal his base cost is probably 550~), I will pass, and bet it to appear cheaper another time from someone who decide MH71 is a poor fit for them

After all that?!?