St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

[chogall]



Fair play, in my opinion there is no prefection, only reasonableness. Especially with shoe purchase it should be fun and not strict like maths

Perfection is found within the imperfections.

Guess I have a more industrial mind and love to find out the process, construction, and the serviceability, and trying to control the imperfection within to achieve perfection. Thus my decision to go with G&G bespoke despite adoring JB's SC NST very very much...

 

[medtech_expat]

FWIW, St. Crispin's addressed the issue of excessive creasing by rasping my last across the forepart of the foot. This resulted in less "headroom" across the vamp and eliminated the problem for me. As stated by others, the beauty of the StC program is multiple adjustments possible from their stock lasts, although in practice this does require a bit of experimentation.

Inbound for me in a few weeks: chukkas in dark brown buffalo

 

[TehBunny]

^#baller

 

[SoGent]

wondering if anyone has seen this StC boot or this leather used to make it in real life.
i have an opportunity to scarf it up and was looking for opinions.

 

[dddrees]

Thanks! The ridgeway sole will be a much better choice for snow and ice. It looks more obvious on the boot, but adds real traction. I like Danite alot, but it can be slippery on ice.

Jerry,

The pictures of these boots on Leather Soul make it appear that these are less of a Cigar and more of a Cognac color. I ask because I know lighting can have an affect as to how they look as well. Did you specify Cigar, or is this the color they are depicting as well?

 

[jerrybrowne]



Jerry,

The pictures of these boots on Leather Soul make it appear that these are less of a Cigar and more of a Cognac color. I ask because I know lighting can have an affect as to how they look as well. Did you specify Cigar, or is this the color they are depicting as well?

I specified cigar and in real life the crup looks identical to lighter shades of Alden cigar. I think StC went to the trouble of matching the skins b/c the two Boots match perfectly. This is something EG does very well also.


I'm not sure if they have any left, however. I'm having a loafer made in crup and cigar was not an option at the time of ordering.....

 

[dddrees]

I specified cigar and in real life the crup looks identical to lighter shades of Alden cigar. I think StC went to the trouble of matching the skins b/c the two Boots match perfectly. This is something EG does very well also.


I'm not sure if they have any left, however. I'm having a loafer made in crup and cigar was not an option at the time of ordering.....

Thanks.

I wondered if availibility might by be an issue with some colors.

Unfortunately Bryan wasn't in when I called, so I'll have to wait until Tuesday to speak with him.

 

[gusvs]

For everyone in Scandinavia interested in Saint Crispin's:

A trunkshow (together with Meermin) in Stockholm is confirmed on Friday and Saturday, May 3 + 4, 2013

Location:

Bizapartment Gärdet
Sehlstedtsgatan 4
115 28 Stockholm

Event on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/141921235983218/

For appointments please contact Phillip Car.

/Gustaf

 

[dddrees]

I specified cigar and in real life the crup looks identical to lighter shades of Alden cigar. I think StC went to the trouble of matching the skins b/c the two Boots match perfectly. This is something EG does very well also.


I'm not sure if they have any left, however. I'm having a loafer made in crup and cigar was not an option at the time of ordering.....

I spoke with Shane at Leather Soul today in Hawaii and he wasn't sure they would be able to do this on Dainite or not. He's checking and I hope to hear back from him on Monday or Tuesday.

 

[jerrybrowne]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...17967071.38950.174207002619946&type=3&theater

As of late last year it was still possible. It works well to my eyes- not my shoes, but a pic from their site. These might be vibram or Danite....

 

[dddrees]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...17967071.38950.174207002619946&type=3&theater

As of late last year it was still possible. It works well to my eyes- not my shoes, but a pic from their site. These might be vibram or Danite....

This appears to be their default options now:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.174528559254457.33013.174207002619946&type=3


They list a vibram sole but not a Dainite.


Not to much of a fan of this vibram sole, hopefully they'll be able to do something for me.

 

[dddrees]

All details ironed out.

Nothing left to do but wait.

 

[NAMOR]

^ something in the pipeline?

 

[dddrees]

You betcha.

 

[NAMOR]

Details, details, my man