May Shoe Damage

[TomW]

Just to keep the forum running hot

My May '06 additions to the collection.

Front row: Polo (C&J) Henley Saddle Oxford, Lobb Darby Blutcher, RLPL (EG) Camden Monkstrap, and C&J Westminster Oxford
Back row: Tom James (C&J) Barton Oxford, Polo (C&J) Benton Oxford, Polo (C&J) Alton Blutcher, and Lobb Kipling Loafer.

Must resist further purchases and wait for the EG sale at the end of the month.

 

[Ed355]

Wow, very nice collection. I've never seen the Polo Benton in a clear picture before - I like the look and may get a pair. Thanks.

 

[mussel]

Very nice collection, I especially like the Darby and Camden.

 

[von Rothbart]

Great collection. I really like the Camden, it looks better in your picture than in Polo.com. I am kicking myself for not snatching them up during the MAY18 sale. I notice the toes darkened a little bit, were they like that when you bought them?

 

[TomW]

Originally Posted by von Rothbart

Great collection. I really like the Camden, it looks better in your picture than in Polo.com. I am kicking myself for not snatching them up during the MAY18 sale. I notice the toes darkened a little bit, were they like that when you bought them?


The toes and heel counters were a bit 'antiqued' when I got them - the effect continues to be refined over subsequent polishings.

 

[jml90]

Where did you get those saddles?

 

[TomW]

Originally Posted by jml90

Where did you get those saddles?

Ebay - Grapevinehill had a ton of them. Still a few left - 8.5, 9, 9.5 and 2x 10

 

[odoreater]

I like the Lobb loafer. You bought all these in one month? And I thought I was addicted to shoes.

 

[Jovan]

The Lobb Darby is sex on a foot.

EDIT: I'm just waiting for everyone to take that literally now...

 

[AlanC]

I have those Tom James Bartons in black. They're great shoes. Another ebay score?

It looks like a very good month!

 

[TomW]

Originally Posted by AlanC

I have those Tom James Bartons in black. They're great shoes. Another ebay score?

It looks like a very good month!

The Bartons have made the rounds of SF and AAAC... I believe I'm the 3rd to possess them. Seems they didn't quite fit the others.

Originally Posted by Jovan

The Lobb Darby is sex on a foot.

EDIT: I'm just waiting for everyone to take that literally now...

LOL.. they were the first pair I was prepared to spend excessively on.... fortunately I was the only bidder.

Originally Posted by odoreater

I like the Lobb loafer. You bought all these in one month? And I thought I was addicted to shoes.

Hi, my name is Tom and I'm a shoe addict. I find it impossible to resist a bit of broguing or a sleek last. I someday aspire to the heights of the exhalted aportnoy.

 

[aportnoy]

A beautiful assortment of fine footwear Tom! You are clearly on the righteous path to enlightenment. I will be sharing my newest additions upon the delivery of a few items meandering their way from Europe touch down in NYC.

Congrats!

 

[Charley]

May was a GOOD month

 

[whnay.]

Quite nice collection, love the Kiplings. Good choice.