Shoe Damage Report & Shoe P0rn Central - Part II

[meister]



A classic “twisted” last would have the heel raised on the medial (inner) side while the ball is raised on the lateral (outer) side. It is the same principle as contrapposto (counterpose) in classic art, where hips and legs are turned one way but the torso turns in the other direction, giving the figure more dynamic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrapposto
The last would not rest squarely on the table/bench, but rest on just the outer point of the heel and the inner point of the ball. “Twist” in a last is one of those things which has its faithful adherents and virulent detractors.
I believe, the late George Cleverley was one of its adherents and to this day, the lasts of the firm still follow these principles.

Thanks. I have a pair of new Bettanins I bought on eBay that I was convinced were not balanced heel wise. I was thinking of filing them down which was ugly becasue they have incredible heel work with brass pins. I am starting to think you have given me the reason why.

 

[mcarthur]

whiskey indy
argyles otc

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Nice!

 

[SuitedDx]



My humble addition

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

And the sun just came out in time for you to wear them! What's the color called?

 

[bourbonbasted]

Russian Reindeer Calf
RRL Jeans

 

[jerrybrowne]



Russian Reindeer Calf
RRL Jeans

Nice. New and Lingwood?

 

[bourbonbasted]

Yessir. Wish they were Cleverley, but that will have to wait.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]



Yessir. Wish they were Cleverley, but that will have to wait.

From "Cool Shoes" right? Glad they worked out for you. Great buy.

 

[jerrybrowne]



Yessir. Wish they were Cleverley, but that will have to wait.

They look great. I especially like the elongated lake on those.

 

[jerrybrowne]



From "Cool Shoes" right? Glad they worked out for you. Great buy.

What is this "Cool shoes" that you speak of?

 

[bourbonbasted]



From "Cool Shoes" right? Glad they worked out for you. Great buy.

The very same ones. Seller clearly had no idea what he was sitting on.

They look great. I especially like elongated lake on those.

Thank you, sir. I'm a big fan of the design and the last. The majority of my loafers are of the beefroll persuasion, so these make for a nice change.

 

[gyasih]



And the sun just came out in time for you to wear them! What's the color called?

Edwardian Antique.

 

[isshinryu101]



Russian Reindeer Calf
RRL Jeans

Great patina on those. They will only improve with age and wear. GREAT addition to your collection!

 

[isshinryu101]

Early 1950's NOS Florsheim Wingtips. Note the side broguing, ala EG Windsor.

This was the Florsheim "Gunboat Derby" before they embraced the Longwing and the Goodyear welting method for mass production.

 

[ncdobson]

Early 1950's NOS Florsheim Wingtips. Note the side broguing, ala EG Windsor.
This was the Florsheim "Gunboat Derby" before they embraced the Longwing and the Goodyear welting method for mass production.

Beautiful! I dig the side punches, but these look a little spermy to me. Are these not Goodyear?