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acapaca

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I've got a pair of buckle boots on the Riva, and let me tell you, it's certainly not feminine!
 

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I've got a pair of buckle boots on the Riva, and let me tell you, it's certainly not feminine!

Does StC even offer a last that leans on the feminine side of things? Novela I guess (that might not be the proper name for the last), but that's just an elongated last.
 

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IMHO Crompton's 524s look more masculine and aggressive compared to the ones on the classic last. The Riva last partly mimicks this effect, though.
 

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Into the office for a bit for the first time in a long time. St. C natural shell.

This model is just so good.
 

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Anyone interested in these beauties? They are a UK7 so unfortunately too small for me.
The Review and History of these exact shoes can be found in Simon's Blog-Post *here*

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Greetings everyone,

I am in the final stages of fitting for a pair of Saint Crispin's 522c for my wedding this September. Phillip has been incredibly insightful and attentive but I felt in need of additional input regarding the shoe color.

My suit is a mid blue navy, and Phillip has recommended CRU609 due to the formality of the occasion (and his self-admitted European preconceptions). The thing is, the wedding aesthetic is somewhat rustic almost like a fall garden party and I feel that the CRU609 is a bit too formal as an extremely dark brown.

Thus I am waffling between CRU606, CRU607 and CRU608. I welcome any and all opinions/personal experience with any of these colors and their pairing with a mid blue suit.


the suit linked above is the closest comparison I can give to the suit, my future father-in-law was kind enough to have me fitted for a bespoke suit by his tailor and I have my first fitting in two weeks!
 

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