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

[luk-cha]

I think that moreso than a particular shoe, I think their lasts are iconic - specifically the 71 and 73.

For a go to shoe? I can't live without my Westminsters.

Ha Ha Ha Ha!!!!!

Is that true, Stitch?

excuse my delayed reply, i havent checked this thread in a while, but sadly yes

my work calls for a more "casual" attire. i only get to wear my nicer shoes and suits on occasion. so while im not exactly building an empire of shoes for daily wear i do want to have a pair of absolute kick ass shoes when i bust out the MC. right know i have my pre-SF ferragamo loafers and a pair of C&J edgwares all in black. the time for a pair of vintage oak G&Gs is fast approaching for me. you have any recs, though im pretty much sold on the westminster right now. still deciding on if i want the MH71 or TG73.

MH71 i think is the best option for the Westminsters in VO - bit more forgiving than the TG73

 

[musicguy]

This thread is some serious shoe Appreciation. Holy crap...

 

[in stitches]



MH71 i think is the best option for the Westminsters in VO - bit more forgiving than the TG73

thanks, nick at bespoke england said the same. thats what i will do in all likelihood. now, just need to pull that trigger.

 

[luk-cha]

MH71 i think is the best option for the Westminsters in VO - bit more forgiving than the TG73

thanks, nick at bespoke england said the same. thats what i will do in all likelihood. now, just need to pull that trigger.

lol! i have not been talking to him

 

[in stitches]



lol! i have not been talking to him

suuuure. thats what all my co-conspirators have been saying as of late

 

[Pliny]



First pair of G&G, Walkton in vintage pine on the DG70:




From Bespoke England. Couldn't be happier with Nick's help and service, I already have my eye on a second pair from him.

these look fantastic. Definitely keepers. More I see the 70 more I like it: v. similar to Vass F from above, tho in profile the toe box looks lower

Do they fit TTS? and u know does Bespoke England offer a toe tap option? shame to see them wear

 

[kolecho]

This guy went beyond G&G shoes.

 

[jonnyt]



these look fantastic. Definitely keepers. More I see the 70 more I like it: v. similar to Vass F from above, tho in profile the toe box looks lower

Do they fit TTS? and u know does Bespoke England offer a toe tap option? shame to see them wear

Yep, plenty of styles close to mine but with captoe, St James I and II, Hughes, Harrow, Kensington etc

They do fit true to size. I was a bit worried having read stuff here about them being a little tight but I am a 10.5E in Lobb, AS, C&J and EG and these (10.5E as well) fit great. A little more snug than my others in the body of the shoe but not tight or uncomfortable anywhere and no pinching at all in the toe box, I can move all my toes up and down. I think when they soften up with wear a bit they could well be my best fitting shoes

 

[Pliny]

Thx, good to hear they a bit tight, suits me too.

 

[luk-cha]

lol! i have not been talking to him

suuuure. thats what all my co-conspirators have been saying as of late

ooopps

 

[chogall]

ok lets see if i have pictures for all of the 12 let call the the dirty dozen

BTW they are more the design than the color


anyhow these styles might change like the wind but as it is today just these or slight veriations of

edit found a picture of the hayes!!

Great picks! Seems like you prefer MH71 and some of those exotic bespoke lasts.

 

[luk-cha]



Great picks! Seems like you prefer MH71 and some of those exotic bespoke lasts.

what i like is not so much the last shape, thro on some of them it is as they are my shoes, but the overall look or the design, also something/ shoe for every occasion that i might find my next pairs are very simple

 

[fritzl]



More I see the 70 more I like it: v. similar to Vass F from above, tho in profile the toe box looks lower.

actually, the shilouette is one of the reasons english shoes don't do it for me, anyway.

 

[mktitsworth]



what i like is not so much the last shape, thro on some of them it is as they are my shoes, but the overall look or the design, also something/ shoe for every occasion that i might find

my next pairs are very simple

Can't wait to see them.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

So yeah, squeaky G&G heels... Anybody have this issue? What can I do about it? It feels like it is the insoles. Do they just need breaking in?