Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

[HRoi]

Originally Posted by Jangofett

Really? Which terminal? Are they on duty free and what are the prices like?

I'm afraid I don't remember what terminal...it's actually part of the Hermes store there, they partitioned one larger store into Hermes and JL. The prices are duty free but I can't say that they're significantly different from US. But they do have models that I didn't see in the US such as these WII's and the 2010 St Crepin

 

[medtech_expat]

Originally Posted by Jangofett

Really? Which terminal? Are they on duty free and what are the prices like?

Originally Posted by HRoi

I'm afraid I don't remember what terminal...it's actually part of the Hermes store there, they partitioned one larger store into Hermes and JL. The prices are duty free but I can't say that they're significantly different from US. But they do have models that I didn't see in the US such as these WII's and the 2010 St Crepin

The Hermes concession is in terminal 1. The best way for me to describe its location is the "T" intersection once you pass security. If you face the long extension which I believe starts with gate 20 going through gate 70, the Hermes will be immediately behind you amongst that concentration of shops. It may be next to the Cartier or Bottega, IIRC.

I saw the 2010 St. Crepin there myself 2 weeks ago... didn't care for it.

 

[mcarthur]

ravello wt boots

 

[NORE]

I am now sure you are solely responsible for the deaths of the last of the free roaming horsies.

 

[Tobacco Man]

Originally Posted by isshinryu101

Santoni Ltd Edition Wholecut w/ Bentivegna stitching in antique brown

I usually don't like wholecuts, too "elegant" of a style for me. The Bentivegna stitch toughens them up, I think.

Nice. I agree that the stitching makes them look less formal.

 

[Newcomer]

Interesting, but not sure how I feel about the stitching on the wholecuts. I guess I normally envision wholecuts to be the ne plus ultra of sleek and elegant shoes. To me the stitching takes away from that image I have.

With that said, they look well made, and if they suit your tastes, congratulations on your new purchase! Wear them in good health.

 

[Jangofett]

Originally Posted by medtech_expat

The Hermes concession is in terminal 1. The best way for me to describe its location is the "T" intersection once you pass security. If you face the long extension which I believe starts with gate 20 going through gate 70, the Hermes will be immediately behind you amongst that concentration of shops. It may be next to the Cartier or Bottega, IIRC.

I saw the 2010 St. Crepin there myself 2 weeks ago... didn't care for it.

I've been to the new Terminal but not the first one probably.
But after I get in through immigration, can I move from one terminal to the other?

I think this is an excellent idea.

I recall seeing Bally at airports but not the kind of shoes styleforum would embrace like JL and JL
certainly is of better quality than Bally. Also, I believe Japanese businessmen would grab them at normal US or UK price and it should be costly to get them in Japan. Maybe I should set up a business selling mens shoes like On Peddar but with EG, GG, JL, Corthays, Vass etc. Even with normal US or UK pricing, they should be cheaper than what the Japanese pay for in Tokyo.

 

[kolecho]

Originally Posted by isshinryu101

Looks great IMHO.

 

[clausc]

Are these more SW&D? I could not find much about this company (found a pair on Yoox also)

SC Napoli Suede double monks from Matches (can use the code MFD8930 for an additional 10% off)

 

[Raoul Duke]

I don't find distressed suede to be a good look.

 

[gdl203]

LOL at the smeared suede

 

[Travesty]

Originally Posted by mcarthur

ravello wt boots

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by gdl203

LOL at the smeared suede
I don't think it looks that bad when it's done right... but you can't just patch it onto a couple of spots. The whole shoe needs to be distressed suede.

 

[Steve Thomas]

Originally Posted by mcarthur

ravello wt boots

Ridiculous amounts of boot envy right here...

 

[clausc]

You are right about the suede. They have some other more normal designs

But anybody familiar with this maker (SC Napoli)?