Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

[whnay.]

theyare - good collection of shoes - I especially admire your collection of laceups. I'd say your casual shoe wardrobe needs an upgrade. Throw out the barker blacks, ferragamos et al and invest in a pair of suede penny loafers from one of the english makers. You might also want to add a pair of cordovan shoes in either a loafer or a bulcher - vass or alden would be good choices.

Do you have a pair of evening shoes? I recently bought a pair of patent leather dress shoes from EG that are spectacular - maybe my favorite pair in my entire collection.

 

[pebblegrain]

Theyare, I don't think you need to add any. I would just get rid of a few, the ones you don't wear. Personally I would not end up wearing several of those loafers.

 

[kolecho]

Originally Posted by whnay.

theyare - good collection of shoes - I especially admire your collection of laceups. I'd say your casual shoe wardrobe needs an upgrade. Throw out the barker blacks, ferragamos et al and invest in a pair of suede penny loafers from one of the english makers. You might also want to add a pair of cordovan shoes in either a loafer or a bulcher - vass or alden would be good choices.

Do you have a pair of evening shoes? I recently bought a pair of patent leather dress shoes from EG that are spectacular - maybe my favorite pair in my entire collection.


Agreed on some of the loafers.

 

[jhcam8]

GAZIANO & GIRLING St. James, Vintage Cherry, Last MH71

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by jhcam8

GAZIANO & GIRLING St. James, Vintage Cherry, Last MH71

SWEET!

 

[w.o.e.is.me.]

^^^those are so serious.

 

[Axelman 17]

Originally Posted by jhcam8;3546195

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GAZIANO & GIRLING St. James, Vintage Cherry, Last MH71[/size]

I think the soft square last aka MH71 is much more elegant and balanced than the TG73, nicely done.

 

[TintoTerra]

Originally Posted by srivats

Some pics in afternoon sunlight:

Alden Cigar LWB:

Alden Ravello PTB:

Droooooool

 

[bengal-stripe]

Originally Posted by jhcam8

Nice shoes..............but why the dead pigeon?

 

[ryoneo]

Originally Posted by jhcam8

GAZIANO & GIRLING St. James, Vintage Cherry, Last MH71

These are beautiful.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Axelman 17

I think the soft square last aka MH71 is much more elegant and balanced than the TG73, nicely done.
but doesn't this depend on the shape of your feet and what fits you better, also what's more flattering for your frame?

 

[jhcam8]

Originally Posted by luk-cha

SWEET!

Originally Posted by w.o.e.is.me.

^^^those are so serious.

Originally Posted by Axelman 17

I think the soft square last aka MH71 is much more elegant and balanced than the TG73, nicely done.

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Nice shoes..............but why the dead pigeon?

Originally Posted by ryoneo

These are beautiful.

Thank you - it's a very nice last and the finish is superb.

So bengal, you can ID from the ass & wing feathers ;-)? I believe it's some kind of shore bird. jh

 

[Axelman 17]

Originally Posted by fritzl

but doesn't this depend on the shape of your feet and what fits you better, also what's more flattering for your frame?

I think choosing between lasts because certain ones fit better than others is reasonable but a completely different issue.

Fit aside, I find the TG73 just too sleek and fashion-y looking. I dont think a wearer's frame would change my opinion on that. I do think that certain cuts and styles jive better with a sleek last and make it look more reasonable but at the end of the day it doesnt work well to me. The last posted on this page and the round last that Portnoy posted on his G&Gs are exceptional IMO.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Axelman 17

I think choosing between lasts because certain ones fit better than others is reasonable but a completely different issue.

not completely different...

Originally Posted by Axelman 17

Fit aside, the round last that Portnoy posted on his G&Gs is exceptional IMO.

cannot put fit aside, but agree on aportnoys round toes.

 

[teddieriley]

Snapped these pics for another member. Thought i might as well post them here: