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Obviously IN for the Halway.The Burgundy Utah GMTO reached 18 people, so if we can get the same for Navy, it's a definite go. I just talked to the tannery and they're up for producing a small batch of navy utah. @op131 and @Schweino have been big supporters of the idea, so let's see if we can get the ball rolling.
We'd need 2 models, or 3 maximum to reach the required 6 participants per model.
The Chukka with buckle, and Halway (bi-material or plain) are two models that received some interest already. I am going to keep score of these, so please comment below if you're interrested.
So far we have:
1) Chukka boot with buckle: @acapaca
2) Halway Field Boot (assuming we all can agree to the same setup, either full-utah or bi-material): @Schweino , @Encore , @krspdla
Anyone else interested in joining, or who would like to propose a third makeup? The George SpTD for example, or as mentioned a Penny loafer?
Woops, sorry, how could I leave you outObviously IN for the Halway.
Ha, only been asking for it for the past two years!Woops, sorry, how could I leave you out!
Of course, everyone's feet are different, I will explain why I think that the Round Last should be chosen 1/2 size down.sounds like same size is a decent bet
you're comparing same size or already size down on the Round last?Of course, everyone's feet are different, I will explain why I think that the Round Last should be chosen 1/2 size down.
Look at the distance between quarter (what is it called in english?) I put on a thin and thick sock, where there is a thin sock quarter almost converge, this should not be so, over time, leather will stretch, the cork layer on the sole will sag, the insole will take the shape of a foot and quarter will overlap. Where there is a thick sock, now everything is normal.
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and where the thumb is, now I have only the Cavendish (325 last) available for comparison, not very informative, but still better than nothing.
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325 last - 11.5 \ Round last - 11.5 \ Elegant Round last - 11.5you're comparing same size or already size down on the Round last?
Yes, this is probably the most technically correct description.But I do agree with him that if you're in between sizes, it's best to size down on this one.
Not a big fan of regular/grain combos, but this model is giving me second thoughts...I am not interested in the navy Utah chukka or the Halway at the moment..
will see what the 3rd model is gonna be...
but for the people interested in the navy Halway boots I think smooth+Utah shaft is the way to go
I especially like the smooth leather on the eyelets on these boots .. I think it’s a very nice detail
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I took @Notch advice and that size fits perfectly. I am normally a 9.5E/10D and find the 9UK fits great in the Chukka boot. May be different for the shoes.Of course, everyone's feet are different, I will explain why I think that the Round Last should be chosen 1/2 size down.
Look at the distance between quarter (what is it called in english?) I put on a thin and thick sock, where there is a thin sock quarter almost converge, this should not be so, over time, leather will stretch, the cork layer on the sole will sag, the insole will take the shape of a foot and quarter will overlap. Where there is a thick sock, now everything is normal.
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and where the thumb is, now I have only the Cavendish (325 last) available for comparison, not very informative, but still better than nothing.
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Hi1) Chukka boot with buckle: @acapaca
2) Halway Field Boot (assuming we all can agree to the same setup, either full-utah or bi-material): @Schweino , @Encore , @krspdla, @op131
Anyone else interested in joining, or who would like to propose a third makeup? The George SpTD for example, or as mentioned a Penny loafer?