The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

[boot_owl]

Based on price alone, I guess Jim Jun sounds like the better value. But, it is one of those situations where you need to see the shoes in-person to appreciate the price differences.

Then TM would be the one to ask to hear an opinion on the subject. IG users you want to do us the honor? ?

He has 5+ pairs of jimjun so it’s safe to say he’s a fan! Pre-website launch jimjun was only £300 for handwelted MTO too

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

He has 5+ pairs of jimjun so it’s safe to say he’s a fan! Pre-website launch jimjun was only £300 for handwelted MTO too

Whattttt so it almost tripled! Whatttt.

 

[boot_owl]

Whattttt so it almost tripled! Whatttt.

keep in mind that didn’t include shipping or trees - shipping alone would cost ~$100 usd

 

[clee1982]

and probably doesn't include trial shoe either and no trees either?

 

[clee1982]

like this from Jim Jun looks pretty good (think SB has a similar pattern lazyman design as well)

Lazyman | Plain Toe | Jim&Jun Shoemaker | International Online Store

The model pictured was made with: NS Last Full Grain Box Calf: Black

www.jimjun-shoemaker.com

 

[boot_owl]

and probably doesn't include trial shoe either and no trees either?

Correct

 

[clee1982]

then 800 euro is not that bad but I guess vs prior would be 300 shoes+100 shipping+100 trial shoe+100 tree = 600 euro?

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

then 800 euro is not that bad but I guess vs prior would be 300 shoes+100 shipping+100 trial shoe+100 tree = 600 euro?

Probably 600£ pounds based on his earlier comment.

 

[clee1982]

well, so 300 gbp for shoe + 100 usd for shipping + 90 euro for test fitting shoe (his current px if you pick gyw version), + no idea for tree since he always includes tree , but call that 100 usd

so all back to euro
400 euro for shoe + 85euro for shipping+90 euro for test fitting+85 euro for tree~660 euro

 

[boot_owl]

Probably 600£ pounds based on his earlier comment.

ah I only had the pounds cost for the shoes, I was estimating the Usd costs for others. £300 = $400 usd, so add $100 shipping, ~$80trees, $100 trial shoes and you get close to $700

 

[boot_owl]

Overall his prices didn’t change an enormous amount, because his handwelted option also includes MTM. If we compared to his advance GYW without test shoes, his old price would’ve been around $480. Overall a fairly small change in price which was probably fair.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Overall his prices didn’t change an enormous amount, because his handwelted option also includes MTM. If we compared to his advance GYW without test shoes, his old price would’ve been around $480. Overall a fairly small change in price which was probably fair.

Now that sounds more realistic.

 

[JohnMRobie]

Acme unboxing.

 

[clee1982]

god I hate video, does he have a "written review" yet...

 

[JohnMRobie]

Doesn't look like it yet - Just links to the video. Some photos though

The Shoe Snob Unboxies Series - Acme Shoemaker - The Shoe Snob Blog

Here is the unboxing video many of you have been waiting for, from upcoming Chinese shoemakers, Acme Shoemaker . This shoe breaks stereotypes the world has been stuck on for many years and shows that anyone from anywhere can be among the best. I hope that you enjoy this video! Instagram...

www.theshoesnobblog.com