Jack Erwin Shoes

[Darkside]

Pics or it didn't happen

 

[Andurew Choi]

Okay awesome. I've been looking for a quality burgundy boot in an affordable price range, hopefully these will work out.

 

[Elessar]

I just got them today.. I'll start wearing them in regular rotation in a few weeks as it gets more fall-y. The color isn't lighter but the lighting in the pictures definitely gives them a black-ish, purplish feel. In other lighting, they might look more purple-y. Some of the google image photos you will find have a very glossy look, not of plastic-dipped shoes but of people who obviously polish their shoes pretty well. When I got them, they looked fairly "dead" in comparison but not really because there was anything wrong with the leather or the shoe, just me being too used to glossy polishes and antiqued finishes from being online too much. I hit them with some meltonian cordovan shoes cream, a bit of black shoe cream to darken the seams, and then oxblood wax and a lot of rounds of black wax to get a shine going and they are looking like they have more depth now but once again that isn't really a comment on Jack Erwin as much as it's a comment on what I'm used to these days. The leather is calfskin and the color is nice out of the box and the shoes do not have that stupid plastic look some shoes have.

I'm planning on getting the same pair soon. It would be VERY helpful if you could share your thoughts and some images of your pair, and maybe some pics after a wear or two. I'm only concerned about them creasing too much like OP's shoes. However, I think that the creases won't look as out of place on the Carters because of their more rugged silhouette.

I just exchanged a few emails with Molly at their customer service, and she was very nice and answered all my questions *within three minutes*, every time!

The information I got from them about Carter:
The Carter has a full leather sole and leather stacked sole.
Our styles are designed in NYC, our leathers come from France and Italy and our shoes are manufactured by artisans in Spain who have a long history of producing fine men's dress shoes.
(I have narrow feet so asked about new lasts being introduced) : While we do not have plans to introduce a new last, I can reach out if we decide to expand our sizes down the road.

 

[Sam H]

I'm not very good at taking pictures but here's an album of them in unflattering apartment lighting after 1 or 2 wears. There is some creasing but I'm actually trying to get them to look a bit beat up and would occasionally roll around from toe to heel to try and soften and bend the leather a bit.

The toes I have been polishing with black kiwi wax and although they don't look as antiqued as some people's things, they definitely have that polished boot look with a hint of contrast. Before polishing, I had run down the whole boot with cordovan meltonian and then hit the toe with some black meltonian but only for a short amount of time before buffing it off.

The pictures I took make it look light red because of the hard overhead lighting. However, in other lighting they have the dark purpley-black look that is in most of the photos online. I do not know how to take photographs that capture this and I only have an iPhone 5 camera but if anyone has any tips, I can try to take more.

http://imgur.com/a/dzNey

 

[Elessar]

Sam, that is very helpful. Thanks for the photos!

One of the things that I'm afraid of when I refer to the creasing is premature cracking of the leather. It'd be really super great if you could update us on your experience with the boots after they've seen some more (ab)use.

I think a black polish would definitely do this pair some good at the toes and the heels, with a shine. Good going.
Once again, thank you for the info and the photos, and I would look forward to more photos / views / opinions as you use them more.

 

[Ezio]

What do you guys think of the new Chelsea boots from Jack Erwin?

I'm still hunting for a new pair of Chelsea Boots. I'm on the fence with these ones.

 

[Darkside]

What do you guys think of the new Chelsea boots from Jack Erwin?










I'm still hunting for a new pair of Chelsea Boots. I'm on the fence with these ones.

Tried on the black Chelseas at their Manhattan showroom a little while back. They are nice, especially for the price. I would go for brown though, for max versatility.

 

[cnew]

Does anyone have experience with long wing blucher? I tried on some Allen Edmonds this week and I was not impressed at all. I want to eventually branch into Alden and Carmina, but they are still outside my price range.

 

[PCM99]



Does anyone have experience with long wing blucher? I tried on some Allen Edmonds this week and I was not impressed at all. I want to eventually branch into Alden and Carmina, but they are still outside my price range.

I haven't heard any reviews with the Jack Erwin long wings,but the Ludlow ones from J.Crew seem to be well liked. They are, in appearance, very similar to Alden long wings, which might be to your liking. They can be had on sale for about $240. I'd check out the thread here on the Ludlow shoes.

 

[moltoelegante]

What do you guys think of the new Chelsea boots from Jack Erwin?









I'm still hunting for a new pair of Chelsea Boots. I'm on the fence with these ones.

They look great in the photos, but most cheap shoes do. I would always prefer to inspect and try on a shoe in person before buying.

 

[Sam H]

I'm not very good at taking pictures but here's an album of them in unflattering apartment lighting after 1 or 2 wears. There is some creasing but I'm actually trying to get them to look a bit beat up and would occasionally roll around from toe to heel to try and soften and bend the leather a bit.

The toes I have been polishing with black kiwi wax and although they don't look as antiqued as some people's things, they definitely have that polished boot look with a hint of contrast. Before polishing, I had run down the whole boot with cordovan meltonian and then hit the toe with some black meltonian but only for a short amount of time before buffing it off.

The pictures I took make it look light red because of the hard overhead lighting. However, in other lighting they have the dark purpley-black look that is in most of the photos online. I do not know how to take photographs that capture this and I only have an iPhone 5 camera but if anyone has any tips, I can try to take more.

http://imgur.com/a/dzNey

Hey guys, quick update, I've been wearing the burgundy Carter wingtips at least twice a week since I got them. I've also maybe polished them in the toe and heel once, maybe twice. They are still looking good, in fact now they are broken in and don't have any bite to them when walking and do not look as "fresh".

Also, I got an iPhone 6S so the photos are much better than previously on my iPhone 5

http://imgur.com/a/bvDHh

I'm sure everyone would agree they are already aging really well. Look much less flat then when I first took them out of the box and more like the promotional blog pictures that are around. I just keep them clean and polish with black as well as tree them (like all my shoes).

Once again, they are still more purple in natural light. These are taken in my apartment with artificial lights at night.

 

[PCM99]



Hey guys, quick update, I've been wearing the burgundy Carter wingtips at least twice a week since I got them. I've also maybe polished them in the toe and heel once, maybe twice. They are still looking good, in fact now they are broken in and don't have any bite to them when walking and do not look as "fresh".


Also, I got an iPhone 6S so the photos are much better than previously on my iPhone 5

http://imgur.com/a/bvDHh

I'm sure everyone would agree they are already aging really well. Look much less flat then when I first took them out of the box and more like the promotional blog pictures that are around. I just keep them clean and polish with black as well as tree them (like all my shoes).

Once again, they are still more purple in natural light. These are taken in my apartment with artificial lights at night.

Looking good! That black polish really added some depth.

 

[7_rocket]

@Sam H

Anymore pics?

 

[ridethecliche]

Anyone have any suede shoes by them? I'm curious how they look. I'm kinda tempted to pick up brown suede chelsea boots or even black ones.

Their wingtip boots look a little blob-like to me (same with the cap-toes), but the chelseas are pretty sleek looking.

 

[cptslow]

Anyone have any suede shoes by them? I'm curious how they look. I'm kinda tempted to pick up brown suede chelsea boots or even black ones.

Their wingtip boots look a little blob-like to me (same with the cap-toes), but the chelseas are pretty sleek looking.

Your mileage may vary. I ordered the suede chelseas. I never even took the second boot out of the bag. I thought the suede looked and felt very "cheap". And I didn't like the shape of the boot at all. Didn't try them on, just sent them back.