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

[in stitches]

more later. these were delivered as i was leaving the house.

 

[SpooPoker]

is that your check book on top?

 

[Sterling Gillette]



John Lobb (London) as well as John Lobb (Paris) have always finished black shoes with an all-black sole and waist. Someone ought to tell these venerable firms, they are letting the (bespoke) side down by using such an easy 'factory-technique'.

Bespoke shoes by John Lobb (Paris), made for member 'manton'.

If I read correctly, he didn't say it was a factory technique but rather that it should be adoptable quite easily for a factory.

 

[in stitches]



is that your check book on top?

haha, no. my check book is a yellow leather with a pic of curious george on it. that is my wifes day planner covering my address. dick.

no pics till tonight when i get home from work im sorry to say.

 

[DWFII]



If I read correctly, he didn't say it was a factory technique but rather that it should be adoptable quite easily for a factory.

Thank you.

 

[fritzl]

Why would it look any better or worse?
Opaque finishes on soles (black or brown or even cinnabar) are a lot easier to do than transparent "natural" finishes. And less dependent on the vagaries of the outsole.

Sure, from a craftsmanship's point of view, it may not look all that appealing.

But it looks like a lady in a tight black dress.....simple but quite appealing.....anyone agree???

imo, it looks much better due to the authenticity. i won't miss them.

i find this laquered showcases quite gimmicky.

 

[Xenon]



that has got to be one of the nicest soles I have ever seen. And although the Lobbs in this thread are nice, the G&Gs above are for more refined and sophisticated looking, they scream of attention to detail.

 

[NAMOR]



more later. these were delivered as i was leaving the house.

you didnt drop everything to take at least take peek?

 

[luk-cha]



New last? They do look quite aggressive for cap toes, in my humble opinion... Or I am just getting too old.

dunno if the last change or not untill i see them in person, thro G&G are a lot more aggressive than most brands esp their BS - dude we are all getting old haha

 

[in stitches]



you didnt drop everything to take at least take peek?

nah, i really wanted to, but was about to drive to philly for a SF meet up and i didnt want to get there any later than i already was going to be. its a 2 hour drive. but i will post the pics i took yesterday very soon.

 

[in stitches]

aight here are the trial pairs. pics are only okish, but man are these shoes nice.

st james in vintage rioja

 

[in stitches]

and westminster in vintage chestnut

 

[fritzl]



st james in vintage rioja

oops, the toes are blotched. hope you can return them.

 

[chogall]

Quote:

Patina!!

 

[in stitches]



oops, the toes are blotched. hope you can return them.

these are both just trial pairs for me to judge size and last before i make my MTO order.

i posted just as some pr0n for the viewership.