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

[sdolina]

Love mole suede! It's interesting how different the brouging comes off in suede, I love it!

I agree, prefer the sude St.James to the calf.
Very nice mktitsworth!

 

[in stitches]



I agree, prefer the sude St.James to the calf. Very nice mktitsworth!

i want a pair in polo suede so bad. mk, what last is that? looks like 73 to me from the pics. correct?

 

[no frills]

Part III

Sinatra, Black Calf MH71. Purchased March 2012

I must say I have the exact same pair/model but I have never seen it polished, photographed and presented this way. Bravo! It's beautiful!

 

[poorsod]



i want a pair in polo suede so bad.

mk, what last is that? looks like 73 to me from the pics. correct?

I prefer it in an almond shaped last.

 

[sdolina]

^ Very nice!

 

[unbelragazzo]

Poorsod, that's DG70?

 

[in stitches]



Poorsod, that's DG70?

indeed what last is that? because that is beautiful.

 

[claes500]



indeed what last is that? because that is beautiful.

Looks bespoke to me but I could be wrong

 

[in stitches]



Looks bespoke to me but I could be wrong

the stitching and brouging led me to believe the same when i saw the pic.

 

[mimo]

Looks bespoke to me but I could be wrong

They also look to be slightly different sizes - I think you're right. Either way, they're gorgeous.

 

[Hampton]

Cgo what kind of wax colors did you use to get that shine? It's well epic..!

 

[mktitsworth]



Omg... Those St James in suede is amazing! Congrats!

Hnggggggg (so deserves immediate repost)

The **** right there!!!!!!!

Wow. Perfect!

Love mole suede! It's interesting how different the brouging comes off in suede, I love it!

I agree, prefer the sude St.James to the calf. Very nice mktitsworth!

i want a pair in polo suede so bad. mk, what last is that? looks like 73 to me from the pics. correct?

Thanks guys. I am also ecstatic with how they came out. Props continue to go to Tony for the suggestion. Stitcheroo: Yes, they are TG73. I love this last - almost as much as I love the deco.

I prefer it in an almond shaped last.

I like the contrast stitching on these, and agree that the almond shape looks good. The rounded toe just does not a appeal to me as much. I envy your lighting though.

 

[nickrut]

What's the best price I can expect to find a pair of St. James II? Those shoes are absolutely absurd...

Any lower cost alternatives?

 

[poorsod]



Looks bespoke to me but I could be wrong

I've posted them in the bespoke thread before. Wanted to give a comparison of an alternative toe shape in a suede Adelaide.

 

[Frank the sheep]



What's the best price I can expect to find a pair of St. James II?  Those shoes are absolutely absurd...

Any lower cost alternatives?

You are about one week late. Edward of Manchester had a januari sale with a 20% discount.
G&G is never low cost but if you live outside europe you can deduct VAT. Bespoke England has St James in both MH71 and TG73. Skoaktiebolaget has them in MH71.