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

[flylikeneagle]

Oak Kudu Thorpe

 

[DC10]

Hi everyone, I am debating between a pair of GG Oxford(off the shelf) and a pair of GG MTO. Now the do have pair
of Oxford in my size in stock. I just want to know, what are the advantages of taking the MTO route? Apart from the obvious things like leather/liner or last selection.

 

[DorianGreen]

Hi everyone, I am debating between a pair of GG Oxford(off the shelf) and a pair of GG MTO. Now the do have pair
of Oxford in my size in stock. I just want to know, what are the advantages of taking the MTO route? Apart from the obvious things like leather/liner or last selection.

You said it yourself, choice of leather, lining, last, and width, eventually. No other advantage, unless you opt for the Optimum line, where the shoe is completely handmade, but you have to be willing to pay the additional charge.

 

[Dalaruan]

you can also pay a little more to have a trial shoes made, and then you can access the fit even more accurately. small price to pay (money and time) but well worth it imo. i had no idea this is possible when i ordered mine, and boy would i benefit from a pair of trial shoes...
also, free mto ended last month so you missed out quite a bit unfortunately

 

[Watchman1]

I find GG lasts fit me best of all the differing makers I own.

Try the “off the rack” fitting lasts before you spend the extra coin associated with MTO/Optimum

 

[TtownMD]

Me & you buddy mostly stick to gg, galaway for EG on 82 & 888 last & Saintcrispin my go too.

 

[flylikeneagle]

My first pair of Thorpe from Mehra. This pair ignited my love for G&G and specifically the Thorpe

 

[andreasky]

I have standard 7 UK size. Could anyone suggest the size for MH71 last?
Thanks

 

[shoefan57]

I have standard 7 UK size. Could anyone suggest the size for MH71 last?
Thanks

You’ve not shared your uk width but in any case MH71 fits true to size so for example I take 11F to m Edward Green and 11 F in G&G MH71

 

[dbbradle]

My first pair of Thorpe from Mehra. This pair ignited my love for G&G and specifically the Thorpe View attachment 2119857

How do you keep these looking so good?!

 

[flylikeneagle]

How do you keep these looking so good?!

Unfortunately these are still practically new. They're 3.5 years old but have seen less than 3 full days of wear, thanks to my WFH situation and decent sized rotation

 

[Girardian]

MH71 I size up in, but I have a wide foot. So I'm 10.5UK in that last and a 10UK in EG 202 doesn't work for me.

Interestingly, I have a strong preference for a sole where the outsole/welt are visible (I prefer rubber vs. leather in this last).

 

[andreasky]

My fit is E.
Thanks

 

[andreasky]

Unfortunately these are still practically new. They're 3.5 years old but have seen less than 3 full days of wear, thanks to my WFH situation and decent sized rotation

It seems the piecrust is not much visible. Isn' it? Or is it just on effect of the picture?

 

[montecristo#2]

Oak Kudu Thorpe

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When did you get these? I tried to order a pair a few months ago and they told me they were no longer available — ended up with an AM that I’m quite happy with: