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

[JubeiSpiegel]



Can I trouble you to post a pic of them side by side? Having trouble deciding which one.

Not my pic, but it's my favorite comparison pic online:

 

[jas0nt]

Looks great. I think the Hoves looks a bit more balanced, the Dover's split toe stitching seems to stretch a tad too long onto the vamp.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]



Looks great. I think the Hoves looks a bit more balanced, the Dover's split toe stitching seems to stretch a tad too long onto the vamp.

It seems like everyone either favors the more country iconic style (Dover), or the more dressy/modern take (Hove). While i would like a Dover one of these days, between these two, i picked the Hove. The reasons you mentioned being part of it...

 

[bamboo]

I tend to agree and think Hove is easier to coordinate. Dover is more casual and country, but  I also agree that Dover is Dover and it has its own place.   

I own 32 Last Dover and MH71 Hove.  They are very different shoes.

Can I trouble you to post a pic of them side by side? Having trouble deciding which one.

Bird's eye view if 32 and MH71.
Forgive me for poor quality pics.

 

[Barton]

Most affiliate retailers on SF estimate anywhere from 4-6 months. You might have just been unlucky, and your MTO was delayed due to their new factory move & store opening. Maybe you should ask for an update...

Thanks. I asked for an update in May and I was told the shoes are just about ready, now the retailer isn't returning my emails. I wouldn't mind so much if I hadn't put down a $900 deposit.

Guess I'll keep trying.

 

[jas0nt]



Thanks. I asked for an update in May and I was told the shoes are just about ready, now the retailer isn't returning my emails. I wouldn't mind so much if I hadn't put down a $900 deposit.

Guess I'll keep trying.

Who's the retailer?

 

[JubeiSpiegel]



Who's the retailer?

I hope it's not Edwards of Manchester...

 

[Odd I/O]



I hope it's not Edwards of Manchester...

The only two Gaziano & Girling stockists in Toronto are Leatherfoot and John Ferrigamo (a bespoke tailor shop). I don't have any experience with John Ferrigamo but my two orders with Leatherfoot I found their communication to be lacking.

 

[Shouldaville]



Not my pic, but it's my favorite comparison pic online:

Great pic. I actually like both, but the Hove looks like a fit summer body, and the Dover is a winter shot after the holidays.

 

[Itsuo]



Thanks. I asked for an update in May and I was told the shoes are just about ready, now the retailer isn't returning my emails. I wouldn't mind so much if I hadn't put down a $900 deposit.

Guess I'll keep trying.

I can empathize with you. That waiting was always my experience with G&G MTOs. In the end I just factored that service into the price and moved to another maker that delivers MTOs on time (on one order it was even a week early, imagine!)

Hang in there! You can try emailing the factory.

 

[PCK1]

Leffot got mine to me right on time...4 months exactly....just received them a week ago...

been meaning to post pics btw...just haven't gotten around to it yet

 

[Torsion]

I'm contemplating my first G&G - black oxford for conservative business dress.

The million $ question - which last DG70 or MH71?

 

[Stefan88]

I'm contemplating my first G&G - black oxford for conservative business dress.

The million $ question - which last DG70 or MH71?

MH71 IMO

 

[dlind]

I'm contemplating my first G&G - black oxford for conservative business dress.

The million $ question - which last DG70 or MH71?

MH71!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PCK1]

I like them both...