HENDER SCHEME thread

[whorishconsumer]

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slouchy came in, in a nice little box. Super happy with the fit, a bit snug which is what I wanted. I'm in love!

Also, as a noob in shoes approaching any hint of formalness, especially leather shoes, any pointers on keeping these mint will be appreciated. Should I get them reinforced soles? any leather treatments? or should I just wear it and just embrace the wear and tear as it's already got a worn look?

To the extent you can assign intent to a product, Hender Schemes are intended to be worn and to bare the marks of wear. Adding a sole could increase traction or durability, but will also change the profile a bit and may impede the break-in process some. Maybe wear them in and then see about adding a rubber sole. Toe taps would be overkill.

I understand the instinct to preserve something that is expensive. But life is finite and you can’t take them with you.

 

[norsefanboi]

To the extent you can assign intent to a product, Hender Schemes are intended to be worn and to bare the marks of wear. Adding a sole could increase traction or durability, but will also change the profile a bit and may impede the break-in process some. Maybe wear them in and then see about adding a rubber sole. Toe taps would be overkill.

I understand the instinct to preserve something that is expensive. But life is finite and you can’t take them with you.

Yea I'm not too fussed about the cost/damage factor, was just more curious about whether there was any basic steps that needed to be taken with these types of shoes, as I'm a total noob. Cheers

 

[vdubiv]

coming from years of sneakers and jandals these feel plenty formal to me! but obviously not actual 'formal' as described in menswear

I feel you on this, I've worn mostly either boots (steel toe for work) or sneakers for the vast majority of my life. When i look at loafers I feel like they are "formal". I guess they are considered more smart casual, but I just don't see myself wearing them. Now I'm more a brogue captoe kind of person in super casual leathers

 

[whorishconsumer]

There's a pair of Hender slouchy loafers in natural in good condition on Grilled.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Another alternative for a vegetan loafer:

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[LA Guy]

@shopcanoeclub @peachfuzzmcgee

With your Henders have you found the footbed to break in and give more flex? I've found the heel height to be shallow and because the sole is also stiff, this results in my heel slipping out a lot. That and the leather laces constantly untying have made them an impractical wear.

I wear my MIP-8s (NBs) all the time, and they become incredibly comfortable, especially barefoot. The leather laces don’t tir well though, and break. Just switch to the cream cotton ones.

 

[whorishconsumer]

I wear my MIP-8s (NBs) all the time, and they become incredibly comfortable, especially barefoot. The leather laces don’t tir well though, and break. Just switch to the cream cotton ones.

I made the lace switch recently and it appears to help.

Not abandoning them yet!

 

[sponge123abc]

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How's the sizing on those guys?

 

[shopcanoeclub]

@sponge123abc i'm a true 10D brannock, 10 in docs, 9.5/10 in New Balance...

I took size 6 and I have a cork insert in taking up some space.

 

[sponge123abc]

@sponge123abc i'm a true 10D brannock, 10 in docs, 9.5/10 in New Balance...

I took size 6 and I have a cork insert in taking up some space.

I'm always struggling with doc sizing since 10 is too small and 11 seems slightly long but the width is good,

 

[shopcanoeclub]

Figured the HS thread would appreciate this!​

 

[whorishconsumer]

@peachfuzzmcgee got me wearing my Prestos:

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

@peachfuzzmcgee got me wearing my Prestos:

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Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho, would it be foolish if I wore them tomorrow too? should we wear them at the same time?

 

[whorishconsumer]

Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho, would it be foolish if I wore them tomorrow too? should we wear them at the same time?

I mean, yea