Split Toe Derby

[dieworkwear]

How do you feel about the G&G Thorpe?

Not really into split toe boots. I have a pair of EG split toe chukkas and never really wear them. Also don't like G&G's sleeker lasts.

 

[CLTesquire]

How do you feel about the G&G Thorpe?

I am a fan and like them better than the Nevis or the other new model EG now makes. My pair in vintage oak grain is currently on order. But I un-sleeked them by going with the GG06 last, F width, stormwelt, and ridgeway sole.

 

[aj2603]

Incidently, you made an excellent choice here. Good sleekness with a rugged sole. No pizza slices there! ?

I think the key to s split toe derby is a slightly thicker / double sole... since it is a casual shoe and has a lot going on visually at the vamp and toe.

The double sole just give it a bit more of a balance...

Example : The EG Dover in Single and double sole

 

[aj2603]

I think G&G Thorpe is a good option for a dressier boot with a split toe.. But ever since the EG Cranleigh were released, I have fallen on love with them. I think they r excellent.

PS: Dover is my favourite split toe, so i am partial towards EGs designs.

 

[aj2603]

The Artists line by TLB has been kind of a industry disrupter recently. Offering great quality shoes at a very reasonable ans competitive price. They have a tight waist, real leather heel stiffeners, close-cut heels and first grade-leather from the well-known tanneries Annonay and Charles F. Stead.

Yesterday, they released 3 split toe derbies in their Artista line on their Goya last which is a classic round toe.

 

[boot_owl]

Winson’s recently completed split toes. I would say the apron line isn’t perfect yet, but the pie crust effect is admirably done. Supposedly he is in the process of making a museum calf pair that will be even better

 

[Zapasman]

 

[gbandi]

My favorites, hated split toe a year ago

 

[Mallaig]

My favorites, hated split toe a year ago

These look fantastic. Can you tell us which models these are ?

 

[gbandi]

These look fantastic. Can you tell us which models these are ?

L to R
sons of henrey, carmina, Loding

 

[gbandi]

Two more
Alden and carmina

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I will begin by confessing that I had my doubts about these shoes. Mainly due to the work, leather, detailing, last, and construction at this eyebrow raising low price. Additionally, I am a Edward Green Dover diehard. That trepidation has since been abolished.

I really do enjoy these Sons of Henrey George Split Toe Derbies. They fit my higher instep. They took about 2 wears to feel fine, and after the 5th wear feel broken-in and comfortable. The leather grain is pronounced, but not overly so (like English Grain). A very soft leather. I should have figured this would have worked well because these Delapre leathers are oiled calf leathers. Which explains why the creasing (after 8 wears) is a bit more inconspicuous.

Fantastic work and kudos to you @Notch for putting out an underappreciated, and undervalued (shhhhhh keep that to yourself) shoe.

Considering the price, value offered in terms of leather quality (EG Utah is the same, I can attest to this), and construction these split toes are definitely worth my dollars. Hope you all who were on the fence picked up a pair of any of @Notch shoes during Blk Fri.

Now I have to get on board with any GMTO in llama, or pigskin, or Utah in a Burgundy color. If it exists, please let me know.

Excuse the socks (dress down day) .

 

[aj2603]

I will begin by confessing that I had my doubts about these shoes. Mainly due to the work, leather, detailing, last, and construction at this eyebrow raising low price. Additionally, I am a Edward Green Dover diehard. That trepidation has since been abolished.

I really do enjoy these Sons of Henrey George Split Toe Derbies. They fit my higher instep. They took about 2 wears to feel fine, and after the 5th wear feel broken-in and comfortable. The leather grain is pronounced, but not overly so (like English Grain). A very soft leather. I should have figured this would have worked well because these Delapre leathers are oiled calf leathers. Which explains why the creasing (after 8 wears) is a bit more inconspicuous.

Fantastic work and kudos to you @Notch for putting out an underappreciated, and undervalued (shhhhhh keep that to yourself) shoe.

Considering the price, value offered in terms of leather quality (EG Utah is the same, I can attest to this), and construction these split toes are definitely worth my dollars. Hope you all who were on the fence picked up a pair of any of @Notch shoes during Blk Fri.

Now I have to get on board with any GMTO in llama, or pigskin, or Utah in a Burgundy color. If it exists, please let me know.

Excuse the socks (dress down day) .

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SoH offer incredible value.. but for some reason i just cant convince myself to buy them coz of the machine stitched apron ..

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

SoH offer incredible value.. but for some reason i just cant convince myself to buy them coz of the machine stitched apron ..

Yes I had a bit of hesitation about that myself. However, considering I have a few pairs of the StCs 575s I would be a hypocrite not to purchase these haha.

 

[Wild Strawberry Rabbit]

No love for Demi Chasse? I really like my pair.