Shoe Damage Report & Appreciation Central - Part I

[zjpj83]

Definitely a great shoe

 

[william]

von Rothbart...those are gorgeous. I can't even imagine how good they will look after the patina develops!

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by mussel

This is the first time I've ever heard a certain style of shoe is part a nation's identity

What's about the Weejuns, my friend?

Originally Posted by mussel

(at least you learn something new everyday) and that if you make some comments on it you insult that country

It's fine that one has learned something.

Originally Posted by mussel

Btw, the Ludwig Reiter store looks so enchanting, it's so different from the usual upscale shopping locations like Madison Ave., Champs or Bond St. It seems the pictures of store add another dimension to the shoes, it gives them a sense of place and being and make them look more interesting. Looking forward to part 2 of the LR report.

Read my comment(above) twice. I fully admit, that this special Reiter store in Vienna is a jewel. In comparison to the bespoke shoe treasures in one of the capitals of shoemaking, Reiter is just another RTW producer on this planet with a nice shop. As soon as you have seen the work of the excellent craftsmen in this city, you'll ask: What's Reiter?

 

[zjpj83]

VR, I think my welt is bigger than yours. Interesting... I like yours much better.

 

[Gladhatter]

von Rothbart those are simply grand beautiful. Hope my wife is viewing.

 

[Artisan Fan]

John Lobb Sutton 8000 last Museum Gold calf

Gorgeous addition.

 

[Artisan Fan]

the new shoe collection is up at kiton.it. An amazing full brogue and suede captoe among others...

Thanks Bill.

I'll trade you two pair for your Koji (the existing exchange rate).

 

[designprofessor]

Great color! I rarely use the "Less is more" tag, but it is appropriate here.

 

[TKDKid]

Love the Suttons!

 

[von Rothbart]

Thanks for the compliments. I think the patina, after it develops naturally over time, will look spectacular. I am thinking of mirror shine the toe to create some contrast. I wasn't too crazy about the "Northstar" medallion at the beginning, but without it, it'd make the design too austere. Replacing it with a more tradition medallion, don't think it'll fit in with the streamline design.

Z, your welt does look bigger, don't know if it's the photo angle. I like the welt cutting closer to the upper, it's more elegant. What color is yours? It looks great in that color.

 

[Kasper]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Definitely a great shoe

I really like these but am not sure if that asterisk design on the toe is too playful looking for business purposes.

 

[Gladhatter]

Originally Posted by Kasper

I really like these but am not sure if that asterisk design on the toe is too playful looking for business purposes.

Hrmm well I do love the shoes but not the asterisk design as well. Its not about too playful for me just I think I would prefer them plain toed but 100% of the rest including the color is just perfect.

Having said this I have looked time and again at the toe and wondered if I really would not like this as well should I experience it.

 

[sho'nuff]

i finally get to see that gold museum in the flesh. it looks very marvelous.
however i see it is less mottled than the rest of the museums.

i still prefer the chestnut or dark brown.

i wonder if anyone has a RED museum available?

 

[von Rothbart]

Originally Posted by fritzl

What's about the Weejuns, my friend?

Plus cowboy boots which are uniquely America. I guess I may have a better understanding of your perspective. If I grew up (I didn't) wearing Weejuns or cowboy boots, I'd develop some kind of emotional bonds with that kind of styles of shoes like you did with Haferlschuhe.

Originally Posted by fritzl

But please, if you want to go on a sartorial journey, let me know. I'll give you a guided tour and afterwards, you'll say: What's Reiter?

Cheers

Next time I am in Vienna, I'll take you up with your offer.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by von Rothbart

Thanks for the compliments. I think the patina, after it develops naturally over time, will look spectacular. I am thinking of mirror shine the toe to create some contrast. I wasn't too crazy about the "Northstar" medallion at the beginning, but without it, it'd make the design too austere. Replacing it with a more tradition medallion, don't think it'll fit in with the streamline design.

Z, your welt does look bigger, don't know if it's the photo angle. I like the welt cutting closer to the upper, it's more elegant. What color is yours? It looks great in that color.
I believe it's the Parisian brown museum calf

I also prefer a welt cutting closer to the upper.