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

[grc1]



Time to throw out the old ones!

 

[jhcam8]



Or patch them up like Prince C. does.

 

[bonicastellane]

What does everyone think of the soft pointed TG70?

Saw this and thought it was gorgeous:

 

[clee1982]

TG70, a new last?

 

[TtownMD]

You mean TG73, and burnham looks good

 

[JubeiSpiegel]



You mean TG73, and burnham looks good

I think he meant DG70, need to get more in that last...

 

[nickrut]

Need to see more pics of the Beluga Arrans...

 

[theundeadkennedy]



I'd second ttownmd's advice that you're more or less in the same fit universe with a 9F versus a 9.5E - I normally take 9.5E with an addition on the instep because mine is high, but I have a ("standard") 9.5F Rothschild and a 9F Sinatra. The differences are subtle - noticeable, but I'm clearly within the 9-9.5 E/F fit universe and there'll always be an element of compromise with standard-fit non-bespoke shoes. Generally speaking, I'm happy with the 9.5E as my default, but I think the 9F will work better on the wholecut Sinatra since I expect the single piece of leather will eventually "give" more than pieces that are stitched together. The 9F feels/looks ever so slightly shorter (it could be psychological, I've not bothered to measure) and I feel like I have more or less the same room against the sole - where I feel a difference is over the vamp, where it fits more snugly, as I intend for a whole-cut. As far as the 9.5F for the Rothschilds versus my 9.5Es, to be honest I can't really tell much difference.

Hope that helps!

It definitely helps. I've never had to take a wider than standard fitting in a shoe before but I with your guys input I actually feel confident in the choice.

I wear a 9.5F in MH71. Last summer I tried on a 10E during a visit to SkoAB and it was certainly a no go. Too much volume especially in the forefoot which would cause excessive creasing over the vamp. Not worth the risk for a $1000+ shoe.

This definitely helps too. Much less worried about the potential lacing issue.


Thanks guys!!

 

[in stitches]

I think all the lasts are great, but that certain lasts look better on certain shoes. Need to be chosen well to maximize the look of the given shoe, imo.

 

[bonicastellane]

The Deco last is a bit more chiseled compared to the other one I posted:

 

[gmehra]

Well there are two Deco Lasts - Deco Round and Deco Square. Both in general have a more aggressive toe but the Deco Round wouldn't be considered "chiseled"

 

[grc1]



What does everyone think of the soft pointed TG70? Saw this and thought it was gorgeous:

That looks like the round deco to me. Or it could be the photo angle on a DG70. Either way, you're right - it's gorgeous.

 

[grc1]

And speaking of round deco - first full day's wear of my new racing green Regents.

Folks, this is no ordinary love .

 

[grc1]

G&G, Gallo

 

[ino68]

grc1, that v tip adds an amazing balance to a very subtle shoe. Too good!!