Shoe Damage Report & Appreciation Central - Part I

[grimslade]

I've moved away from straight lacing. I just find it less comfortable than the boring old zig-zag style.

 

[Tarmac]

zig zag is fine if there is space between the quarters. I even lace some of my oxfords ziggy because there is enough space. But when they touch like that, just doesn't look right, to me at least.

 

[Clark]

I got these Grenson Masterpieces from E-bay (listing here):

Ridiculously cheap, also considering I put in a very low bid about 8 hours before it ended, not thinking I would win anyway. They are brand new, in box.

Third pic compared to C&J Finsbury 341 last.

 

[Holdfast]

Originally Posted by Clark

I got these Grenson Masterpieces from E-bay (listing here):

Ridiculously cheap, also considering I put in a very low bid about 8 hours before it ended, not thinking I would win anyway. They are brand new, in box.

Great price and they look great too.

 

[chorse123]

A really phenomenal price for a basic. I put in a bid, but since I really don't need them it was low. Two pairs of black shoes + black shoes worn once a month = done.

 

[Clark]

Originally Posted by Holdfast

Great price and they look great too.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by chorse123

A really phenomenal price for a basic. I put in a bid, but since I really don't need them it was low. Two pairs of black shoes + black shoes worn once a month = done.

I always thought buying a black oxford was extremely boring as I use them a couple of times each year at most, and that is why I haven't got a pair until now. And those were cheaper (half price) than my first goodyear welted shoes (a pair of black, corrected grain, oxfords from Alfred Sargent

). Waiting for the right moment do pay off.

/C

 

[citoyen]

Originally Posted by Clark

I got these Grenson Masterpieces from E-bay (listing here):

Ridiculously cheap, also considering I put in a very low bid about 8 hours before it ended, not thinking I would win anyway. They are brand new, in box.

Third pic compared to C&J Finsbury 341 last.

nice shoes clark!

would you mind to compare the fit of the two lasts? did you take the same size? size up/down?

thanks,

citoyen

 

[Clark]

Originally Posted by citoyen

nice shoes clark!

would you mind to compare the fit of the two lasts? did you take the same size? size up/down?

thanks,

citoyen

Thanks,

I have UK8E in nearly all my shoes, the Grenson is marked US9D which translates to UK8E if I'm correct. And luckily they fit my feet just as well as the C&J. I can't really feel any difference between them in fit, but I have only tried them on for a couple of minutes.

/C

 

[citoyen]

ok i understand. i thought the c&j was a little shorter but maybe it is due to the grenson being lasted on a shoe tree whilst the c&j is not .

thanks for answering, enjoy them!

citoyen

 

[Clark]

The difference in length is about 2 mm, so the C&J is shorter. But I doubt it would affect the fit.

Thanks, I will!

/C

 

[superbikepics]

Pics of my J.M. Westons which, ironically, I picked up at Saks while walking up to this year's Collection of Sartorial Excellence, where I proceeded to give Ron Rider the rest of my money for Martegani Black Labels and his own creations (Rider Boot)!

These J.M. Westons are burgundy calf double wingtips. I'm a fan of the wholecut style, and while this is not a wholecut, it does have minimalist lines. Love it!

I have been a frequent visitor to this forum, but finally had something to contribute that I had not seen posted previously. I'll get around to posting the rest of my small but growing collection over time.

Regards,

Ryan

 

[yfyf]

Originally Posted by superbikepics

Pics of my J.M. Westons which, ironically, I picked up at Saks while walking up to this year's Collection of Sartorial Excellence, where I proceeded to give Ron Rider the rest of my money for Martegani Black Labels and his own creations (Rider Boot)!

These J.M. Westons are burgundy calf double wingtips. I'm a fan of the wholecut style, and while this is not a wholecut, it does have minimalist lines. Love it!

I have been a frequent visitor to this forum, but finally had something to contribute that I had not seen posted previously. I'll get around to posting the rest of my small but growing collection over time.

Regards,

Ryan

Those are beautiful and reminiscent of the EG Beaulieu. I see surprisingly few JM Westons in these parts, most people seem to favour their English counterparts. How much did it set you back if you don't mind me asking?

 

[superbikepics]

"1st Gen" G&G Windsors in Vintage Chestnut. I waited five months for them, then they sat on the shelf in shoe bags for two months until I man'd up enough to put them on and wear them out. After that, I realized how ridiculous it was to buy shoes and not wear them, so my new acquisitions go about as long as it takes me to give it a thorough clean and polish before hitting the street. Live & learn I guess...







Regards,

Ryan

 

[Piobaire]

More of my boring AEs. One day I'll post something spectacular up here, but today ain't that day. Tomorrow won't be either.

 

[aragon765]

Originally Posted by superbikepics

Pics of my J.M. Westons which, ironically, I picked up at Saks while walking up to this year's Collection of Sartorial Excellence, where I proceeded to give Ron Rider the rest of my money for Martegani Black Labels and his own creations (Rider Boot)! These J.M. Westons are burgundy calf double wingtips. I'm a fan of the wholecut style, and while this is not a wholecut, it does have minimalist lines. Love it!

snip[IMG][/url] I have been a frequent visitor to this forum, but finally had something to contribute that I had not seen posted previously. I'll get around to posting the rest of my small but growing collection over time. Regards, Ryan[/I]
Welcome... and with shoes and pictures of that quality, you can stay! Best first post I have seen.... [IMG]https://www.styleforum.net/images/smilies/teacha.gif /edit Second post is good too!