Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by srivats

+1. Love these two pairs. Proportions are perfect.

+2. They both seem to be substantial but don't have the heavy look that I associate with Alden double-soled shoes.

 

[aj_del]

I am not really a fan of black shoes but these are ridiculously good looking. I wish EG was within my pay grade. Picture is from blog.leffot.com

 

[Trojanman74]

Originally Posted by Mannix

just found these at my returns store in perfect condition. quite a beautiful color for a brand ive never bought anything from. thanks for giving them a name big bris

 

[ManofKent]

Originally Posted by TRINI

These might be the best 2 pairs of Vass I've ever seen. WANT.

+ whatever

 

[ManofKent]

Not great photos but they'll have to do.

Trickers I picked up in a local charity (thrift) shop at the weekend, probably only worn a couple of times from the condition. I wasn't going to say no for £6 and the price of a pair of laces.

No idea of age or model - if there are any Trickers experts I can post the codes written on the inside - not sure which are the model and which are the last.

 

[Reevolving]

These must be on the "Lechter" last? Wow, almost as ugly as those CG/C&J loafers with the green ribbon....

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by rebel222

I've never been a fan of Alden, but these are purchase-worthy for sure!

My only issue is the sole treatment, like someone else said. I wish they would have smoothed out the leather on the sole edges more, so they wouldn't look as rough and raw. Since the double sole is such a higher percentage of the shoe that you do see, compared to single soled, it needs to be smoother and more refined. It wouldn't be as big a deal if the upper was Scotch grain, but it certainly does with shell.
My opinion, of course. Awesome shoes, regardless!

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by aon

My first English made shoes.. Joseph Cheaney for Lane Crawford. I was supposed to buy c&j westbourne but I need a pair of dark brown captoes. Hope I made the right decision. What can you say about the quality of these shoes?

Wow, these are lovely. Great overall shape and the color is perfect.

 

[Wes Bourne]

Originally Posted by HORNS

My only issue is the sole treatment, like someone else said. I wish they would have smoothed out the leather on the sole edges more, so they wouldn't look as rough and raw. Since the double sole is such a higher percentage of the shoe that you do see, compared to single soled, it needs to be smoother and more refined. It wouldn't be as big a deal if the upper was Scotch grain, but it certainly does with shell.
My opinion, of course. Awesome shoes, regardless!

I believe these are crepe soles, not leather, hence the rough and raw look of the sole edges.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by Reevolving

These must be on the "Lechter" last? Wow, almost as ugly as those CG/C&J loafers with the green ribbon....
First time seeing shoes with laces? or is it because they're wholecuts?

 

[HORNS]

Originally Posted by Wes Bourne

I believe these are crepe soles, not leather, hence the rough and raw look of the sole edges.

Well that makes sense.

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by rebel222

Fedex showed up very early today.

Wow, these are incredible.

I really like that sole too. When I first tried it I was concerned it would wear down too quickly but that has not been the case at all and it is very comfortable.

 

[HRoi]

Originally Posted by mth

St. Crispin's

Originally Posted by aj_del

i must have these.

 

[cwh812]

Originally Posted by aj_del

I am not really a fan of black shoes but these are ridiculously good looking. I wish EG was within my pay grade.

Picture is from blog.leffot.com

What would people think of pebble grain in the above? I'm looking for a more casual shoe to go with jeans. Does pebble work with the Westminster? Any ideas how to make them more casual? Double sole?

Edit: also does anyone know of a thread I can bounce shoe ideas around?

 

[rebel222]

Originally Posted by cwh812

What would people think of pebble grain in the above? I'm looking for a more casual shoe to go with jeans. Does pebble work with the Westminster? Any ideas how to make them more casual? Double sole?

Edit: also does anyone know of a thread I can bounce shoe ideas around?


You mean like these?