Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

[JamesX]

Originally Posted by Michael Ay329

Meister...thank you for your kind words of appreciation

Fritzl said it well...double monks are the ugliest out there

I love this monk and am glad I stayed away from the Goyser stitching

Meister, in case you were wondering, I have a black calf wing tip version of this same monk...and its the most comfortable monk I own. Its not aesthetically pleasing to your tastes...but IMO, these shoes rock

Not all double monks are ugly. I like Chapel from JL. Similarly not all Monks are ugly... but the shoes above would definitely qualify.

I just can't the picture of Frankenstein out of my mind whenever I look at that toe box. Different stroke for different folks.

But the rest of the shoe is beautiful.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by JamesX

Not all double monks are ugly. I like Chapel from JL.

right, they are not ugly, just tacky.

 

[ianGP]

Got my Oakham's on MH71 last just a couple days ago from Nick

 

[Orgetorix]

 

[HRoi]

from Stanley Korshak, with the kind PSA from Flimsychicken:

 

[Pliny]

Originally Posted by meister

You bought this on a bet right? World's ugliest monk by far IMO

not many people buy BMW motorcycles for their looks, but they're highly regarded. The quality of the leather, the finishing, the construction ( DH hand lasts, hand stitches welts) and the Austro-Hungarian styling are pretty awsm IMO. I likethe solid A-H construction and look as much as Corthay's Arca's elfin Frenchyness or the Englishness of the Dover .

 

[Pliny]

Originally Posted by ianGP

Got my Oakham's on MH71 last just a couple days ago from Nick

those Oakhams rock, great choice - nicest double with the Chapel

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by HRoi

from Stanley Korshak, with the kind PSA from Flimsychicken:

Damn, Im pissed I missed this PSA.

 

[francoamerican]

Originally Posted by Tidybeard

I'm not a great photographer and they do look a bit long in the vamp/toe in these pics (size UK11)....but no

Here's a stock pic:

I've just "discovered" these. Sort of a middle class man's John Lobb?

Anyone own Barker anniversary and have a comment on long term quality?

thank you

 

[Steve Thomas]

Cross posted from the Rock Your Socks thread. It's the day before a holiday weekend. People are already annoyed by the fact I wear ties to work. So some bright socks has them talking. I've heard "Those don't match" and "Only you would wear socks that color.

I just got these shoes as NOS. Not really a fan of tasseled loafers but I loved the color and the price was ridiculously cheap.

Johnston & Murphy - Made In The USA.

If anyone know s anything else about these shoes let me know.

 

[isshinryu101]

Originally Posted by Steve Thomas

Cross posted from the Rock Your Socks thread. It's the day before a holiday weekend. People are already annoyed by the fact I wear ties to work. So some bright socks has them talking. I've heard "Those don't match" and "Only you would wear socks that color.

I like those socks! "Only you would wear socks that color" is a badge of honor.

 

[isshinryu101]

My favorite Pebble Grain Wingtips. Again, not your "every day" grain, but this'll certainly keep you regular.

 

[NOBD]

Originally Posted by Steve Thomas

Cross posted from the Rock Your Socks thread. It's the day before a holiday weekend. People are already annoyed by the fact I wear ties to work. So some bright socks has them talking. I've heard "Those don't match" and "Only you would wear socks that color.

Sponsored by Adobe?

 

[lexmann]

Originally Posted by francoamerican

I've just "discovered" these. Sort of a middle class man's John Lobb?

Anyone own Barker anniversary and have a comment on long term quality?

thank you

I have a pair in black colour. The leather is of very high quality. No break-in period at all. I only wore them once (for a few hours, to our company's Christmas party last year) so can't commend on the long term quality.

 

[earthdragon]

Originally Posted by Pliny

those Oakhams rock, great choice - nicest double with the Chapel

+100 These Oakhams look stunning. The only thing holding me back from G&G's, is my concern that the heel look super high. Could one of the experts chime in - as in, is there a huge difference in height from say, Grant's or Vale's?