GJ Cleverley Pigskin Leather?

[bengal-stripe]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Bengal, didn't Bic have a pair of derbies made up in a wild boar or pig skin?

Don't know about Bic, but I have a pair of G&G (actually EG bespoke) in pigskin.

I wouldn't pick that leather again. The English pigskin used for shoes is quite stiff a leather, unlike Peccary (which the Italians use for shoes) which is extremely soft and, more or less only suitable for car-shoe type loafers.

I don't think (English) pigskin ages nicely, it has a card-board type feel to it (it doesn't drape well with a soft handle). I think it's a wonderful leather for suit- and briefcases, the classic ones, all square and hard. I have an Asprey (soft) satchel-type bag in pigskin, that one hasn't worn very well either.

Another problem with shoes, you have to be extremely careful not to use to much shoe polish over the vamp creases. It just fills out the pores and when you start walking, the hardened wax, crumbles out.

Well, the leather was my choice, but I wouldn't go for it again.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Thanks for the info Bengal.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Don't know about Bic, but I have a pair of G&G (actually EG bespoke) in pigskin.

They were yours!! Can you post the photos?

 

[bengal-stripe]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

They were yours!! Can you post the photos?

Here is a picture of the unworn shoes:

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Here is a picture of the unworn shoes:

Yes, those are the one Bengal. I have always admired these.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Thanks for the info Bengal.

i would be interested to hear, wyh a laced shoe would ask for a loafer last??? confusing

 

[Ich_Dien]

Bengal, those are bloody terrific!

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by fritzl

i would be interested to hear, wyh a laced shoe would ask for a loafer last??? confusing

Its not a laced shoe - I was going to ask for a pair with the side elastic thingys. Given that the design is technically a slip-on, I presumed (perhaps incorrectly) that a seperate last would be required. Will check.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

^ Bengal - I really like that pair.

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Don't know about Bic, but I have a pair of G&G (actually EG bespoke) in pigskin.

I wouldn’t pick that leather again. The English pigskin used for shoes is quite stiff a leather, unlike Peccary (which the Italians use for shoes) which is extremely soft and, more or less only suitable for car-shoe type loafers.

I don’t think (English) pigskin ages nicely, it has a card-board type feel to it (it doesn’t drape well with a soft handle). I think it’s a wonderful leather for suit- and briefcases, the classic ones, all square and hard. I have an Asprey (soft) satchel-type bag in pigskin, that one hasn’t worn very well either.

Another problem with shoes, you have to be extremely careful not to use to much shoe polish over the vamp creases. It just fills out the pores and when you start walking, the hardened wax, crumbles out.

Well, the leather was my choice, but I wouldn’t go for it again.

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Here is a picture of the unworn shoes:

interesting i had thort about something in the future my self but i am a bit worried by all plain fronted shoes should as these esp in crust leathers are the tend to have that noticable flaking over the creases in the vamp

i must admit i dont use wax on my pig skin i just use saphir creams, but it is like you said is a a stiff leather but i find they wear very close to shell in that sense as mine have soften accross the vamp, but i have some samples of all colors available and the light and very dark browns are stiffer than the medium brown pig skins


ps

great color thro' those PT derbies

 

[luk-cha]

ET

before polishing!

post polishing!

 

[Eustace Tilley]

^ Thank you luk-cha - beautiful shoes!

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

^ Thank you luk-cha - beautiful shoes!

looking at the pictures again i might have got them mixed up, but you'll get the ideathey shine but dont gloss bit like shell IMO as are the creases i dont think i would do a plain toed something but with a cap or wing you should be good to go!

 

[Concordia]

Lazarus thread...

Cleverley's website says that pigskin handles the stress of winter weather better than most. Has anyone tried to cope with slush or salt-strewn streets in these things? Shell cordovan works remarkably well-- if pigskin is in the same league, I might think about getting a black pair for the winter. I now know for a fact that calf can get badly damaged by that stuff.

 

[jerrybrowne]



Lazarus thread...

Cleverley's website says that pigskin handles the stress of winter weather better than most. Has anyone tried to cope with slush or salt-strewn streets in these things? Shell cordovan works remarkably well-- if pigskin is in the same league, I might think about getting a black pair for the winter. I now know for a fact that calf can get badly damaged by that stuff.

It is true, they are weather resistant.. Pigskin is also very unique and patinas in a wonderful manner. However, it is pretty stiff. I've had my loafers (from Cleverley) for quite some time now, and have worn them frequently. They are still stiff.