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Heavily modified G&G - Last of its kind? (pics)

jjl5000

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Before the door on significant modifications to G&G's RTW line was closed (well, narrowed at least), I managed to place the following order...

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The shoe differs from its standard counterpart with the exclusion of the heel counter, toe medallion and modified (rounded) throat. I also requested a green lining.

Having previously reported on G&G's lower facings and shorter toe caps, I had wondered if these changes were limited to the new designs only. I was subsequently pleased to receive confirmation that the changes evident from my Warwick would be incorporated into the modified Hughes.

Here's a brief reminder of the Warwick's differing aesthetics compared to an older Hughes already in my collection:

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So, lets compare the old Hughes to the new modified version...

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The proportions look the same to me. This suggests my original suspicions that only the new range has lower facings and shorter caps are true. Perhaps it is only the Warwick that has these attributes?

Here is a comparison of the modified Hughes and a similarly modified EG Telford which also illustrate the aesthetics differences:

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I definitely prefer the Warwick / EG proportions which are very similar as seen below in the Warwick & Gladstone comparison...

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Simply incredible! Pity the stock designs aren't flexible. Can we have a few more pictures of the G&G long wing please.
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Originally Posted by jjl5000
So, lets compare the old Hughes to the new modified version…

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wow, what an improvement! your new ones look so much more balanced! simply great. the green lining looks good with the colour of the shoe, though i would have preferred it "natural". but they are yours and you will wear them with confidence, i am sure. great comparison between the eg/gg. thanks for sharing!
 

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J great shoes - maybe you should send these pic's to TG and express you comments about the issue of the balanceof the wing tip and cap toe!

anyway whats next on order?
 

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Thanks LC - I wonder if the lads ever read the boards
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As for what's next, umbrellas!

I've got the umbrella bug having just purchased 4x SABs & 1x Smith
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I'm really not sure where to go next with shoes. No doubt I will continue to be inspired by yours & others bespoke creations until I finally crumble & take the plunge.
 

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bump.... l can't believe this thread is on the second page with only 360 views.

How about another pic of the long wing when you can manage it.
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Harry - see post #3 for the link to pics you requested
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Originally Posted by jjl5000
Thanks LC - I wonder if the lads ever read the boards
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As for what's next, umbrellas!

I've got the umbrella bug having just purchased 4x SABs & 1x Smith
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I'm really not sure where to go next with shoes. No doubt I will continue to be inspired by yours & others bespoke creations until I finally crumble & take the plunge.


i see i am goning back to basics with my next few pairs i think a plain black cap toe and a qtr brogue will be next years projects, so i think not too inspiring from me

well i guess being in England you need a brolly quite often esp in April

i think TG does once in while but not sure i am sure Masa will pass on these remarks an i might add the linkl when i next Email TG
 

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Your shoes are 1,000,000 times better than the stock designs. They really need to redesign their RTW collection to be more like yours. They are gorgeous.
 

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Originally Posted by zjpj83
Your shoes are 1,000,000 times better than the stock designs. They really need to redesign their RTW collection to be more like yours. They are gorgeous.

was this aimed at me or the OP?
 

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Originally Posted by zjpj83
Your shoes are 1,000,000 times better than the stock designs. They really need to redesign their RTW collection to be more like yours. They are gorgeous.

+1. Though, then I would have to buy the whole damn line.
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They are redesigning the adelaides. Tony told me that, while he likes the more modern look it has, the fact is, it did not end up selling well, and a lot of people asked for similar modifications. Lesson learned.
 

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i think the only place i like the G&G's adelaide u throat is on the Hayes, apart from that i like the heart shaped one better than the traditional style as seen on J's Mod Hughes but i have a bias opinion on that as i am sure Medwards might too
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