Shoe Damage Report & Appreciation Central - Part I

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by Sator

That will make two of us. I have a pair of 88s on order in UK 8.5C myself. However, as I live on the other side of planet Earth I had no chance to measure the last personally. I just ordered on blind faith...

I've got a dark oak Berkeley on 88 if I cna help with some photos, let me know.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Let's agree, a "true" banana last appeals to the converted only (hence Markus Scheer"˜s reaction: "Nothing to do with us"). Maybe Mr Vass is a very clever man, as his "˜banana last' is a rather watered down version; so it will appeal to a wider section of the public. Nevertheless it is hardly the best-selling last in his collection. I do not know the figures, but I remember Miss Vass mentioning that they did not use that last too often.

I have just come off the phone to Mr Materna in Vienna (the good man himself) and asked him, if he considered his traditional last to be a banana last. "No, it's not. Ed Meier does it. I don't know anyone in Vienna who uses it. We would do, it if it was anatomically necessary."

Let's say it like that: Shoemaker are like Winemaker. They neglect "everything".
Especially things they didn't invent themselves.

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

I do not think the Viennese last is identical with the banana last. Nowhere does the tip of the toe venture towards the inside.

I have somewhat 20 pair of shoes on this last. From three different makers, so probably I should know a bit about it.

Yes, and nowhere does the tip venture... Why, cause they are bespoke. But you can see it when you look at the sole. Anyway.

Especially the Maftei's, who claimed to me that the Peduform is a "misdoing".
Etc., etc., etc. ....

 

[chorse123]

Not much damage here, but I think they were a good value and should be useful this fall. Barneys house label suede chelsea boots: An oldie but goodie. C&J Welford on the 348. I need to go get some edge dressing.

 

[bengal-stripe]

Originally Posted by fritzl

Yes, and nowhere does the tip venture... Why, cause they are bespoke. But you can see it when you look at the sole.
What can you see, looking at the sole?

 

[grimslade]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

What can you see, looking at the sole?

In the soul, you can, see the heart, of the man.

And the thing, that he stepped, in last.

 

[Get Smart]

Originally Posted by grimslade

In the soul, you can, see the heart, of the man.

And the thing, that he stepped, in last.

probably the best Vaclava imitation yet. Admit it.....you're the Duke of Astoria, the Count of Ditmars Blvd.

 

[antirabbit]

Wow, where did you find those? Did they have more?

Originally Posted by Tarmac

I bought these Borgiolis on a whim for $179, I'm very impressed.
One question for Borgioli owners - should they come with individual shoe bags? Mine only had a cloth in it, no bags.

 

[scnupe7]

Originally Posted by chorse123

An oldie but goodie. C&J Welford on the 348. I need to go get some edge

Kiwi Mid Tan shoe polish does the trick for me.

 

[kolecho]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

I've got a dark oak Berkeley on 88 if I cna help with some photos, let me know.

Andrew,

Do post some photos of your 88s. Thanks.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by kolecho

Andrew,

Do post some photos of your 88s. Thanks.

Here you go. I've also included some comparisons with the 888...

 

[itsstillmatt]

^^^ The 88 is really nice. It is a much richer looking last than the 888.

 

[grimslade]

Originally Posted by iammatt

^^^ The 88 is really nice. It is a much rcher looking last than the 888.

Plus One. Side by side, the 888 looks ungainly in comparison.

 

[Sator]

Andrew, what width are those pair of 88s?

 

[kolecho]

Fabulous comparison, Andrew. Questions:

- What are your size/width in 88 and 888 respectively?
- Which last has a higher instep?

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

What can you see, looking at the sole?

The shape of the Wiener Leisten.