Grenson shoes I bought yesterday ...

[Engi]

Hello all,
these are the pics of the Grenson Albert shoes, black calf, double leather goodyear soles I bought yesterday from the bay.

What do yuo think ?

Thanks,

Engi

 

[NoVaguy]

the black calf and balmoral oxford design seems to be an odd combination with the double sole and country last.

 

[chobochobo]

Well, I like it. If you like it, and your wallet can take it, that's fine

 

[distinctive]

Look a bit clunky to me but as said before, if you like them...great. I'm sure they're well made

 

[Engi]

Thanks all for the reply.

Do you think they are completely different from the Church's Burwood ?

Ciao

Engi

 

[Get Smart]

I like the fat toebox, the only thing I'd want different would be a blucher lacing system instead of the oxford style it is now to further accentuate its casual-osity

overall I dig it

 

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by Engi

the bay.

Are you refering to The Bay (the Canadian department store)? My local store doesn't have anything better than plastic-y square-toed shoes.

 

[Countertenor]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

I like the fat toebox, the only thing I'd want different would be a blucher lacing system instead of the oxford style it is now to further accentuate its casual-osity

overall I dig it

Do you feel weird when wearing bals casually? I ask because I'm just not really a blucher fan (except for some of the two- or one-eyelet varieties), and sometimes I wonder if some bals would be a'ight in a casual setting.

 

[zjpj83]

Edward Green made similar shoes for Asprey:

 

[Engi]

Originally Posted by CoryB

Are you refering to The Bay (the Canadian department store)? My local store doesn't have anything better than plastic-y square-toed shoes.

No, I'm referreing to eBay ...

Ciao

Engi

 

[Engi]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Edward Green made similar shoes for Asprey:

Nice too !

 

[Niels]

May I congratulate you with your purchase. I own a pair myself also with double leather sole. It is a great shoe made of fine leather. Quality is on level with my other high end shoes (Alden, Church's) I still remember the smell from when they were brand new. Mine are more than 4 years old and still in great condition.

However it is correct that they have more clunky than most full broque oxford shoes. But that makes them quite versatile. I use them a lot with an odd jacket/trouser. But they work fine with a suit. maybe not with trousers with very narrow legs. You can also use them with jeans or chinos if you like,