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

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Edit: Double-post for seriousness.
 
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The difference between the two is the embellishment on the heel cap - that little point. In the end I preferred the smooth line, though I think my reason for it - that the point was a bit informal for my tastes - is a bit ludicrous in hind sight.
interesting. the color is also different yes? more of a greenish grayish brown?
I have a pair.. here's a pic of the best looking G&G's
freaking beautiful. but i like you bespokes even better. :)
 

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Elfsberg which G&G do you have in your collection?
 

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Thanks elfsberg. Going to get them for sure when they come in stock!


Depending on your size and Last Choice I have some available here:

http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/st-james-ii-vintage-cherry-calf-tg73-e-medium-fit

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This looks like the location on Savile Row, below Scabal. I hope Lapo pays his bills.
 

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Elfsberg which G&G do you have in your collection?

Hmmm let's see...

  • My Bespoke pair
  • St James II in Vintage Cherry
  • Hove - Vintage Chesnut
  • Gable - Vintage Oak
  • Oxford and Sinatra - Black Calf
  • Westminister - Vintage Rioja
  • Camebridge - Vintage cedar

OMG.... I've spent a fortune on this..
 

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Hmmm let's see...

  • My Bespoke pair
  • St James II in Vintage Cherry
  • Hove - Vintage Chesnut
  • Gable - Vintage Oak
  • Oxford and Sinatra - Black Calf
  • Westminister - Vintage Rioja
  • Camebridge - Vintage cedar

OMG.... I've spent a fortune on this..
Amazing. It would be awesome if you could take a group picture of all the shoes.
I think I speak for everyone asking this question :D
 
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interesting. the color is also different yes? more of a greenish grayish brown?
freaking beautiful. but i like you bespokes even better. :)


I was talking about the difference between the St. James and the St. James II. The polo suede has sort of a ruddy umber to it, while the mole is sort of a mix between dark chocolate and the cover of a moleskin notebook.
 

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Hmmm let's see...

  • My Bespoke pair
  • St James II in Vintage Cherry
  • Hove - Vintage Chesnut
  • Gable - Vintage Oak
  • Oxford and Sinatra - Black Calf
  • Westminister - Vintage Rioja
  • Camebridge - Vintage cedar

OMG.... I've spent a fortune on this..


sofullofwin.jpeg.


I was talking about the difference between the St. James and the St. James II. The polo suede has sort of a ruddy umber to it, while the mole is sort of a mix between dark chocolate and the cover of a moleskin notebook.


lol, oic. yes i know the differences between the two models. i was confused why it seemed to me that you were saying the mole would have those different embellishments from the polo, in the same model shoe. but did not want to be rude.

:facepalm: for me.
 

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Wore this today but didn't get a chance to take a pic while the shoes were on my feet - so I'm posting this stock photo from Leffot. This is the Sinatra:




I like how understated the wholecut design is. I rarely wear black shoes but this is certainly my go-to pair.
 

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