shirtingfantasy
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Hi all! I am new to the thread, thought it would be a nice gesture to write about the excellent service I received from Phillip and his team.
I have long wanted a single monk with Norwegian apron stitching (preferably with split toe). EG Clapham in last 82 unfortunately doesn’t fit me (either terribly tight, or significant heel slip). When I knew that Saint Crispin’s does a similar design in MTO with the flexibility of personal last, I decided to give it a try.
Sizing myself ready-to-wear shoes in Classic last 7.5F gave me an idea of the baseline fit. After email communications with Phillip we decided to go for 7.5F front/ 7.5E heel; as my right foot is slightly smaller I cheekily asked if it was possible to reduce the right shoe length by perhaps 2-3 mm. All my ready-to-wear shoes seem to have an annoying looseness on my right heel, even though the left shoe may be just right or tight. Phillip gave a positive response without hesitation, and suggested we try a 2 mm reduction first (which I would later thank him).
Trial shoe payment was done on 11 Feb, and, Viola (yes, I know CRUVIOLA is a StC colour), trial shoes were ready by 21 Feb and shipped on the same day. Shoes were efficiently transported to my home by DHL, and I received my trial shoes on 24 Feb 2020. I think this is sheer demonstration of their efficiency by any standard (read: I have been tortured by Italian makers).
The trial shoes fit as advertised. And they were obviously well made - by test shoe standards. I appreciate the fact that they are fully lined, with stiffeners and arch support put in, and thus allowed me to evaluate the fit comprehensively by taking a walk in the city. Here are some before/ after shots.
I will be sending additional comments to Phillip and his team for potential small tweaks at the heel area (as I am quite convinced that their personal last system would work), and hopefully decide on a good leather selection for the pair within this week.
Gentlemen, what do you think may be a good smooth leather for the pair? I have in my mind VNA 076 or 078, and perhaps some wine-shade cordovan (if StC is able to source it). Any experience with StC vintage leather? I am sensitive to CRU creasing, so despite how very beautiful they are, CRU is not preferred.
Many thanks!
I have long wanted a single monk with Norwegian apron stitching (preferably with split toe). EG Clapham in last 82 unfortunately doesn’t fit me (either terribly tight, or significant heel slip). When I knew that Saint Crispin’s does a similar design in MTO with the flexibility of personal last, I decided to give it a try.
Sizing myself ready-to-wear shoes in Classic last 7.5F gave me an idea of the baseline fit. After email communications with Phillip we decided to go for 7.5F front/ 7.5E heel; as my right foot is slightly smaller I cheekily asked if it was possible to reduce the right shoe length by perhaps 2-3 mm. All my ready-to-wear shoes seem to have an annoying looseness on my right heel, even though the left shoe may be just right or tight. Phillip gave a positive response without hesitation, and suggested we try a 2 mm reduction first (which I would later thank him).
Trial shoe payment was done on 11 Feb, and, Viola (yes, I know CRUVIOLA is a StC colour), trial shoes were ready by 21 Feb and shipped on the same day. Shoes were efficiently transported to my home by DHL, and I received my trial shoes on 24 Feb 2020. I think this is sheer demonstration of their efficiency by any standard (read: I have been tortured by Italian makers).
The trial shoes fit as advertised. And they were obviously well made - by test shoe standards. I appreciate the fact that they are fully lined, with stiffeners and arch support put in, and thus allowed me to evaluate the fit comprehensively by taking a walk in the city. Here are some before/ after shots.
I will be sending additional comments to Phillip and his team for potential small tweaks at the heel area (as I am quite convinced that their personal last system would work), and hopefully decide on a good leather selection for the pair within this week.
Gentlemen, what do you think may be a good smooth leather for the pair? I have in my mind VNA 076 or 078, and perhaps some wine-shade cordovan (if StC is able to source it). Any experience with StC vintage leather? I am sensitive to CRU creasing, so despite how very beautiful they are, CRU is not preferred.
Many thanks!
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