JM Weston appreciation thread

[Zapasman]

 

[Louis_HK]

Ive had some disconcerting news today. In July, I ordered a pair of 180’s in golden brown alligator back in July. The shoes were sent out, held, then sent back due to a glitch in the paperwork.

They were sent again and held. Finally, I was invoiced my import fees which I paid. They were still not released.

Today, I was informed my shoes were confiscated. I will be getting an email to let me know why.

My contact at Weston-Charlotte Segues- has been outstanding in her service. I will update when I get more news

Did you finally get your shoes back?

 

[bullethead]

Did you finally get your shoes back?

I have not. Still being held at dhl facility. Had an update that a request was made to dispose of them. Not looking good. On the upside, this usually takes 30 business days. Hopefully, Weston can resolve the issue in that time. Not holding my breath though

 

[Louis_HK]

I have not. Still being held at dhl facility. Had an update that a request was made to dispose of them. Not looking good. On the upside, this usually takes 30 business days. Hopefully, Weston can resolve the issue in that time. Not holding my breath though

Oh no, sorry to hear that, you come to a deal with Weston who's gonna be responsible for the money involved?

 

[bullethead]

Oh no, sorry to hear that, you come to a deal with Weston who's gonna be responsible for the money involved?

I will cross that bridge if/when I get there. Adding a little more salt to the wound- I’ve already paid $388 to dhl for import duty. Amex will not refund this since they involve seized goods

 

[Amilio]

Does these look like Tan Grain?
Well, Mr Porter website score another point again.
Anyway, I have been looking for this color(Green) for quite some time,
was about to order from Galeries Lafayette, saw them this
afternoon and enquired with Mr Porter's CS, no solid answer.
Ordered anyway since it's free return , 15% off and there's only one pair of size 6D left.
Fingers crossed they will ship the right pair🤞


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Hi, what's the verdict on these? Did you receive the right shoe?

 

[Louis_HK]

Hi, what's the verdict on these? Did you receive the right shoe?

They ended up shipping the Tan grain 6D to me the first time. After dozens of email/phone call/live chat, they finally made some adjustment to the web page and showing almost correct info, till this day it was still very confusing. But to made things worse, When they received my return, somebody mark it as a return on behalf of me instead of an exchange. And Mr Porter swore that there was nothing they could do to reverse it. But they have reserve the correct colour for me so I have to place the order again.

 

[Amilio]

What an ordeal. Glad it's half way worked out. Did you find that the size they list on the website is indeed the UK size listed on the box? I see they now transitioned to listing the US size, and when you click on it, it gives the UK size. Thank you!

 

[Louis_HK]

What an ordeal. Glad it's half way worked out. Did you find that the size they list on the website is indeed the UK size listed on the box? I see they now transitioned to listing the US size, and when you click on it, it gives the UK size. Thank you!

J.M. Weston's 180 size is one of a kind.
And Mr Porter sometimes got them right but mostly they just mess it up.
I have purchased 180 from Mr porter before and were aware Weston didn't
make special size for them so when they list as size 6UK means 180's size 6.
Which almost equals to UK size 7, D width is actually pretty wide.
On the shoe box it's listed 6D. When J.M. Weston were still using
harder more sturdier shoe box, they have it listed as 6d / UK 7D / US 7/D

 

[Amilio]

J.M. Weston's 180 size is one of a kind.
And Mr Porter sometimes got them right but mostly they just mess it up.
I have purchased 180 from Mr porter before and were aware Weston didn't
make special size for them so when they list as size 6UK means 180's size 6.
Which almost equals to UK size 7, D width is actually pretty wide.
On the shoe box it's listed 6D. When J.M. Weston were still using
harder more sturdier shoe box, they have it listed as 6d / UK 7D / US 7/D
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Thank you! Very helpful.

 

[Louis_HK]

If you into quirkiness and want something different, this might suit you. Green suede 180 loafer from Highsnobiety up to 50% off depends on your location and currency.
https://www.highsnobiety.com/en-de/shop/product/jm-weston-x-highsnobiety-penny-loafers/

 

[Tutu]

Which colour would you recommend for the first pair of 180?
Black calf/Dark brown/ Tan?
Own a pair of whisky CJ harvard, so tan may not be the first choice for me.

 

[Louis_HK]

Which colour would you recommend for the first pair of 180?
Black calf/Dark brown/ Tan?
Own a pair of whisky CJ harvard, so tan may not be the first choice for me.

Black? Black Grain?
I own a few pairs of 180 but not black 🤣
I’m not a black shoe fan , I don’t think I own any black shoes, the closest is a pair of church’s ebony loafers. But I see most of Japanese who purchased 180, a great majority’s first was black.

 

[Zapasman]

Black.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

i thought i was not going to like BLACK, but something about the 180 in Black is just... it works for everything.