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Goodyear-welted Split Toe Loafers for Union Imperial - US 8

Goodyear-welted Split Toe Loafers for Union Imperial - US 8

nqtri

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nqtri submitted a new listing:

Goodyear-welted Split Toe Loafers for Union Imperial - US 8 - Japanese goodyear-welted loafers

Selling a pair of split toe loafers made for Union Imperial - a Japanese brand available in Isetan department stores.

I have a contact that makes shoes commissioned by Union Imperial so once in a while I was able to get them for lower cost with some detail changed. The insole was printed with the name of the manufacturer.

More info: http://shoegazing.se/english/2016/03/14/report-isetan-mens-shoe-department/

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How would you compare the quality of these to Allen Edmonds?
 

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To me it's more solid in finishing and has better leather.
 

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