Stange shoe creasing

[DLKY]

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out what is causing the strange creases on almost all my left shoes. The creases are not straight across the vamp but rather splits into an eye shaped bulge. I've attached some pictures below to better illustrate.

I am suspecting that this issue occurs due to a high instep as its more apparent on my oxfords than derbys/monks. Hope to hear from you guys if you have a similar issue or any tips to alleviate this problem. I'm considering an MTO with G&G and I'm wondering if should make any adjustments to my sizing or width. My feet are narrow but I get shoes in standard width due to availability. Narrow lasts like the EG 888 seem to fit me better. I'm dropping a mail to Dean Girling to hear what he has to say too, appreciate any input and thanks in advance! Daniel

 

[alexanduh]

could be because your feet are two different sizes?

 

[koolhistorian]

Originally Posted by alexanduh

could be because your feet are two different sizes?

Second that (have the same problem). try to see how it's going with an insole!

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

You should stop wearing corrected grain shoes (though that's likely not the cause of the unusual crease).

 

[twistoffat]

Its the shape of your feet. No two feet are the same which is clearly being seen here with the two crease patterns. My bet is that one foot is slightly shorter than the other. Don´t fret it its normal

 

[Shoe fetishisisisist]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

You should stop wearing corrected grain shoes (though that's likely not the cause of the unusual crease).

+1

And invest in some shoe trees.

 

[Claus]

To test the assumption of different shoes sizes: Simple measure feet length while standing upright. If they differ by more than 1/6 inch (about 4.25mm), the explanation is right.

IIRC, the dominant side is sometimes larger. But it could also be different ball girths.

Measuring feet length will also help you to figuring out whether you bought the right sizes. Otherwise, the impression about your foot shape (ie. being narrow) could simply be due to selecting too large sizes, in general.

Hope this helps.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by DLKY

I am suspecting that this issue occurs due to a high instep

you're right.

high instep and oxford is pure stupidity unless you get measured and the shoes are custom made or bespoke.

 

[Fishball]

The ball girths too large, rather than instep, I would said, since the V lace opening is large .
It would be much better if you buy a narrow width, IMHO. More toe spring may also help, but you can't adjust it on RTW shoes.

 

[DLKY]

Thanks for the inputs guys! I'll measured my feet, discovered that whilst the length of my feet are the same, my left foot is about 0.2 inches narrower than my right. It appears that my left foot is a 8C whilst my right is a 8D. I think Fishball is right, in that this kind of creasing occurs when shoes are too wide.

 

[DLKY]

Originally Posted by Shoe fetishisisisist

+1

And invest in some shoe trees.

Yep, no more corrected grain shoes for me, wish I knew about SF sooner.

I did use shoe trees with this pair

 

[Shoe fetishisisisist]

Originally Posted by DLKY

Yep, no more corrected grain shoes for me, wish I knew about SF sooner.

I did use shoe trees with this pair

CG shoes don't absorb any wax/cream which would lessen the creasing, the coating on those shoes looks pretty thick giving it that cheep plasticky look, dont fret about the creasing on these, use them as poor weather beaters and get yourself a new pair in yummy calfskin

Chris.
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[DLKY]

Originally Posted by Shoe fetishisisisist

CG shoes don't absorb any wax/cream which would lessen the creasing, the coating on those shoes looks pretty thick giving it that cheep plasticky look, dont fret about the creasing on these, use them as poor weather beaters and get yourself a new pair in yummy calfskin

Chris.
,

Yep they are now my beater pair of shoes, my new shoes don't crease that much, although its still apparent that my left shoe tends to crease more and with a bump.

I conditioned it before use, but the leather is thick and rigid.

 

[pebblegrain]

you are doing it wrong