Need Help: John Lobb monk shoes

[HarleyBob]

I have really started to like Monk shoes. I have been looking at these John Lobb shoes for some time. What is your thought on these shoes? Is the pricing reasonable? Thanks. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[SpooPoker]

Your link is for a Tods computer case.

 

[acecow]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Your link is for a Tods computer case.

The shoes are inside.

 

[HarleyBob]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Your link is for a Tods computer case.

Thanks, correct!

 

[acecow]

Yuckness. Rubber soles. Don't get JL with rubber soles, please!

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by acecow

Yuckness. Rubber soles. Don't get JL with rubber soles, please!
I've slowly been converting my collection from leather soles to all rubber sole for comfort and practicality. Been eying the C&J Pembroke or Swansea with rubber soles for my next purchase. Would also love to order the JL Redmire or Chapel with rubber soles, just not sure if they are available that way in RTW.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by acecow

Yuckness. Rubber soles. Don't get JL with rubber soles, please!
+1

 

[ThinkDerm]

Solid, I'd prefer these with leather soles though. Dainite soles are useful ever now and then though!

 

[upnorth]

In principle, I would never buy shoes from Ascot.

Certainly, being outside the EU, one of the reasons that has kept me away from buying on ebay is the inability of many (re)sellers to offer VAT refunds.

 

[Michael Ay329]

HarleyBob...I would grab the shoe as the price is decent for a factory second

The grained texture looks nice...and even richer in this brownish/burgundy blend.

If you do not already own a Dainite soled shoe, then try this on to give more depth to your casual shoe wardrobe...especially when it rains or snow

Bummer the shoe trees are not included

 

[pebblegrain]

Originally Posted by Laer Surtep

That's a size 12 C in the US. Is that your size? And as far as the price, I can buy 2 C&J or Peal that are of equal quality
I actually bought these because they were the only ones I could find in an 11B and just luckily were reduced but I would have bought even at regular price.

http://tinyurl.com/2dj6zkh

they are not C width and peal is not "equal quality"

 

[FidelCashflow]

Originally Posted by upnorth

In principle, I would never buy shoes from Ascot.

Please explain.

Originally Posted by upnorth

Certainly, being outside the EU, one of the reasons that has kept me away from buying on ebay is the inability of many (re)sellers to offer VAT refunds.

Call the JL store, if you are outside the EU, you will get a 20% deduction for VAT. Ascot's prices seem to be on the high side - closer to retail, so it may be easier to order a pair of brand new one from the store than seconds from him.

 

[kev777]

Originally Posted by HarleyBob

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Ascot Shoes........Massive Fail !!!!!!!

Salsalocust, Sausages234 & retailtherapy4all for the win !!!!!!!!

 

[Halpless]

Originally Posted by Laer Surtep

Hey pal, do you know how to read? I didn't say Peal was the same. And an English E is a US C width. An English F is a US D. I've been buying these things for over 40 years and should know.

So much anger for such a tiny, old man

 

[AJL]

Originally Posted by Laer Surtep

Hey pal, do you know how to read? I didn't say Peal was the same. And an English E is a US C width. An English F is a US D. I've been buying these things for over 40 years and should know.
Whoah; that's a lotta giddyup for such a recent member. General consensus around these parts is UK E = US D. That concurs with my own experience, and I've been wearing shoes for over 50 years, pal.