The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

[clee1982]

The only other maker/brand I found is cobbler union, but a bit unsure about their return and refund policy after a discount is applied.

Just email them, never purchased them, but past experience is they have been pretty quick to respond

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

The only other maker/brand I found is cobbler union, but a bit unsure about their return and refund policy after a discount is applied.

The CJ Boston (@clee1982 suggested) is pretty close to it. I think they have a solid return policy.

I'm not sure about Cobbler Union in general. Their shoes don't illcit a purchase response from me.

 

[yunBW]

The CJ Boston (@clee1982 suggested) is pretty close to it. I think they have a solid return policy.

I'm not sure about Cobbler Union in general. Their shoes don't illcit a purchase response from me.

Thanks, I'll take a look at it. do you have any experience with cavour loafers?

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Thanks, I'll take a look at it. do you have any experience with cavour loafers?

I do not unfortunately. I'm not even sure where they are made or who makes them. I'd guess Spain.

If you wanted a cheaper alternative to this French JM Weston, try another French brand, Loding. Loding definitely makes a penny similar to this one. I believe it's called the Sully or Silky (don't quote me on the name). ?

 

[Encore]

I don't know any brand that is "close" to JM Weston tbh, their style is very unique.

 

[clee1982]

Right, but I take the 180 loafer as high wall loafer, so maybe Vass have something too (say on their more traditional last)

JMW sizing is I would say you just have to try, they don’t follow UK system, they’re on their own thing. Their botique in NYC is probably your best bet, they usually stock a lot different width as well (vs say the English guy which never have any width option RTW, for the most part)

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

So it was bugging me I didn't remember the name. So had to Google it. Loding Sulky 300.

Some pictures, since I said they resemble one another. Top image is JMW bottom is Loding.

 

[Jamesbond1]

@moriofshoemakers

News - Mori of Shoemakers visits Stockholm and London - Shoegazing.com

The Hong Kong-Chinese brand Mori of Shoemakers, who in a very interesting way combines bespoke and factory production, is coming to Stockholm this weekend

shoegazing.com

 

[yunBW]

Right, but I take the 180 loafer as high wall loafer, so maybe Vass have something too (say on their more traditional last)

JMW sizing is I would say you just have to try, they don’t follow UK system, they’re on their own thing. Their botique in NYC is probably your best bet, they usually stock a lot different width as well (vs say the English guy which never have any width option RTW, for the most part)

Yeah, it's frustrating how infamous the brand is in the US with only 1 store and 0 retailer knowing the fact that they have their own sizing system... I wish I have when in-store and try the shoes in person when I was in NY...

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

@moriofshoemakers

News - Mori of Shoemakers visits Stockholm and London - Shoegazing.com

The Hong Kong-Chinese brand Mori of Shoemakers, who in a very interesting way combines bespoke and factory production, is coming to Stockholm this weekend

shoegazing.com

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Whatever happened to this brand? Are they even launching this venture anymore?

 

[clee1982]

Well they certainly aren’t flying right now...

 

[Jamesbond1]

Whatever happened to this brand? Are they even launching this venture anymore?

According to the owner @Maslowso they are in the works in finalizing all the details. If and when they do I’d be placing an order for a pair for sure. From what I see him wearing they do look clean and sharp!!

 

[clee1982]

And reddit review from the value shoe thread

Reddit - Dive into anything

www.reddit.com

 

[WilYa]

champs! a bit late to the game but would like to join the discussion!
Shall we add Meermin to the list? just kidding. says the Meermin owner below

Shanghai, mostly suburbs, has become the hand welted shoemaking capital.
Another new brand reported here https://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2020/07/wayman-bespoke-the-new-semi-bespoke-service.html

 

[clee1982]

well, when he say same he meant to say handwelt made in China is same price as GYW in Spain?