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Photo essay: Hidetaka Fukaya

gazman70k

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2008

Visited Florence and found Il Micio.


http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=82864

2009, Sept

Measurement in Florence


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2010, March

Fitting in Tokyo


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2010, August

Delivery in Tokyo. Approximately 12 months from measurement to delivery


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Interesting. How do you compare it with G&G. To me, the toe box is only a little different and best seen on the side view. The heel is different. Of course the laces are different but is easy to switch in and out.
 

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Very Nice
 

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Originally Posted by srivats
^ lovely essay and really beautiful shoes, gaz! Especially loved this shot:
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you are such a liar ... this is just the beginning
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Thanks. Indeed, this is the beginning of the end
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Originally Posted by distinctive
Lovely, all-in price if you don't mind?

It cost many many pairs of Alden.

Originally Posted by Butter
Simply beautiful.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by poorsod
Interesting. How do you compare it with G&G. To me, the toe box is only a little different and best seen on the side view. The heel is different. Of course the laces are different but is easy to switch in and out.

Not easy to do an armchair comparison let alone an objective one. Toe box is a huge difference for me. Much more angular and "aggressive". However, given my widish feet, the challenge is to create a sleeker last without messing up the proportions. This toe tip is broader than what HF normally makes. He tends to favour a pointier toe box but it is very different to say the TG73. The G&G have their signature bevelled waist and finishing to the sole, which is not something HF does. There are other stylistic and creative differences as well especially in the detailed finishing and the burnishing of the leather. I haven't received my G&G bespoke just yet and cannot give you the comparison you desire.

The lace is a non-issue really but I have to say, these are the most amazing laces I have come across.

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley
Very Nice
Thank you

Originally Posted by SpooPoker
gaaaaaz!
Thank you

Originally Posted by Cary Grant
Nice! What's your width?
Thank you. F-width.

Originally Posted by gshen
ooooooh! Must've been tough on you waiting for the past year..

Not tough if you have developed a pipeline.

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo
Very good.

I love getting Moo-proval. Thanks
 

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I wonder how many pairs of Vass I can get for the price of these beauties. Maybe 6 pairs?
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please bring him a burger next time.
 

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