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Spectator Appreciation

Close Hoarse

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Anyone know who makes these? Saw them on Pinterest.
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mimo

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Anyone know who makes these?

I don't. But, the colour scheme is pretty popular in a full brogue oxford: I have a similar arrangement from Barker that I bought from Robinson's (Northern Ireland - their own discontinued version also had a medallion). Herring also do one, made by Cheaney, called the "Fencote".

But a half brogued adelaide spectator in this configuration I haven't seen before. It smells Italian! I do know where you could get one: J Fitzpatrick Shoes (see the thread here) have a MTO programme, and according to recent pics on Justin's blog, a half-brogued adelaide is on the list of options. Adding a medallion and the navy suede/light tan leather options should be possible. If I'm not mistaken they have a discount running at the moment too. Also, I think Justin's last is nicer than the one in your pics I think, but each to his own.

Best of luck!
 

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I keep my specs on the fun side.
 

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Maybe I've always been too shy to pull the trigger on a pair of spectators, but last summer Grenson had a deal that I couldn't decline.
"Aaron" shoes delivered at my home for £ 100 only.
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Made in India, so not the best quality, but for a "fun" shoe (and for me to break the ice on spectators) more than enough.
I think they go better with light brown/tan linen suits though.
 

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Hi, all. Anyone know what this particular style of spectator shoe is called? I'm looking for something like this where the vamp is clean and a different color than the rest and goes all the way to the round (but not pointy) toe. Anyone know what to search for or a manufacturer that makes something like this? I've seen them in loafers, but not with laces. Thank you!

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Hi, all. Anyone know what this particular style of spectator shoe is called? I'm looking for something like this where the vamp is clean and a different color than the rest and goes all the way to the round (but not pointy) toe. Anyone know what to search for or a manufacturer that makes something like this? I've seen them in loafers, but not with laces. Thank you!

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I'd love a pair like these, as well.. anyone know where they are available?
 

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