I want spectator shoes

[arenn1]

I ordered them over the phone. Definitely putting some faith in those photos. But I know Alden quality, so I'm hopeful. Will second your comments on Steve Fazio. He was extremely helpful.

 

[whnay.]

just make sure if you get them, to match it up with this briefcase by a. testoni.

 

[AlanC]

Let me know what you think when you get them.

Good to know that posting the photos (and, more importantly, Alan C's posting of the phone #) helped Steve close a sale.  He's a good guy and was very helpful on the phone.

Ditto on the above. I'm glad Steve got a sale out of it.

Great briefcase.

 

[arenn1]

Got the shoes today - they look awesome. Steve Fazio did not charge for shipping and including a handwritten note. The white buck is not as shiny white as the photos would indicate. Very nice indeed. I can't wait till it's the right season to wear them.

 

[Duveen]

If you have a moment (and wouldn't mind) could you take a few more photos. I am curious to really see how the Hampton last works with these shoes. Vews from above, even side views, down the toe, etc would be nice to get a sense of the look and feel.

 

[A Harris]

Here's my new spectators. Waddya think?

Awful pictures really, they look so much better in person. And some pics of my new 3-eyelet derby's:

 

[johnnynorman3]

Derby's are gorgeous. Is that really the U-last? I like how it looks with the plain toe -- not as sharply shaped looking.

 

[zjpj83]

WOW

 

[jcusey]

Here's my new spectators. Waddya think?

I would have done the throat in the dark leather (is that black or oxblood?), but they look very good. I know that it isn't very traditional, but I do like the combination.

And some pics of my new 3-eyelet derby's:

I think that you're fortunate that T4Phage isn't your size. Otherwise, he'd probably hop a plane to California and steal them from you. Beautiful, and a big improvement over JL Paris's Perrier. That's oxblood, too, isn't it?

And when you have samples of the new round-toe last, I expect pictures.

 

[Manton]

I fear to look, yet I cannot turn away ...

 

[A Harris]

Derby's are gorgeous. Is that really the U-last? I like how it looks with the plain toe -- not as sharply shaped looking.

Thanks, it also has to do with the sole. I order my U-last shoes with a double sole, it balances the look in my opinion, which is important for a sz 13.

I think Jcusey is right, they would look even better with a dark throat. I wasn't sure if they would do that or not, now I know to specify them that way next time.

The derby's are oxblood, the spectator's are dark brown/cognac.

 

[jcusey]

I order my U-last shoes with a double sole, it balances the look in my opinion, which is important for a sz 13.

I've seen this sort of thing on shoes made by other makers, and I think that it works out very well. It accentuates the narrowness and grace of the bevelled waist.

 

[arenn1]

The spectators aren't to my taste, but the plain toe derby is an amazing shoe. I want it.

BTW: When I showed my wife the spectators I bought, she thought I'd gone off the deep end. Doesn't think there's anything I can actually wear them with. She says I'll need to buy all new clothes. (There's an idea......). I think she likes the shoes themselves but thinks they are pretty much "golf shoes" (her words). Oh, well.

I'll try to take some snaps tomorrow.

 

[jamesbond]

anyone have pics of the RLPL specs? i plane on hitting the city in a couple of weeks and well if i like how they look i might just have to bring some extra cash (well alot of extra cash) thanks.

i dont care what anyone one says the vass specs look amazing. you can be sure that no one else in your neighborhood will have them. very unique (allthough i agree that the throat should be cognac)

 

[Stu]

I also bought some Moreschi specs from Bluefly, but the leather turned out to be a great deal more orange than the online pictures suggested, so back they went.

That's funny, I bought those too, I assume they are the same at any rate, and the color was fine on mine. Kind of a chesnut color similar to the pair Ron Rider was selling on his Website.