The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

[clee1982]

I still want fiddleback on my Oxford, though would definitely do belved for any derby, not sure about loafer guess depends on if it’s casual

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

@BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes is gonna have to post the crime stoppers number again

Crime Stoppers tip line is 800-577-TIPS. It is a toll-free number so don't be afraid to use it. If you see something, say something.. ??

 

[clee1982]

Don’t worry it’s actually smooth calf in brown with spade sole, just keep telling yourself that, you will feel better afterwards...

 

[JohnMRobie]

Fiddleback seems the tick box that is in vogue right now. Pie crust aprons is also going that way. Sometimes it looks tacked on and doesn't 'flow' with the rest of the shoe.

Particularly the exceedingly sharp fiddle that is popping up. A softer fiddle I still like but the beveled when executed well is just great.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Don’t worry it’s actually smooth calf in brown with spade sole, just keep telling yourself that, you will feel better afterwards...

I'd have to consume a case of Johnnie Walker Black for that to happen.

 

[clee1982]

since this thread is more like Asia ex. Japan now, will add this from Jesper

Buying tip - Three highly interesting new shoemakers - Shoegazing.com

With the pandemic having the world in its grip for over a year, making it tough for already well-established shoe brands out there, one have to admire -

shoegazing.com

I really like how the Taiwanese one look, his derby got a bit JL look to it and quite clean finish, probably give a try when I'm back in Taiwan

 

[j ingevaldsson]

since this thread is more like Asia ex. Japan now, will add this from Jesper

Buying tip - Three highly interesting new shoemakers - Shoegazing.com

With the pandemic having the world in its grip for over a year, making it tough for already well-established shoe brands out there, one have to admire -

shoegazing.com

I really like how the Taiwanese one look, his derby got a bit JL look to it and quite clean finish, probably give a try when I'm back in Taiwan

As I wrote in the article, if one is interested in Hung's shoes I wouldn't wait too long (not in your case since you can visit, so that makes things different with all the pros that comes with that), I can't see him keeping this price with shoes with that specs looking that good for too long.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

As I wrote in the article, if one is interested in Hung's shoes I wouldn't wait too long (not in your case since you can visit, so that makes things different with all the pros that comes with that), I can't see him keeping this price with shoes with that Alex looking that good for too long.

Sound advice. Wasn't too long ago that Yim was like $800 bucks.

 

[JohnMRobie]

The biggest problem in shoes right now are how many insanely good values are out there to manage to try before prices go up and lack of storage space.

 

[clee1982]

As I wrote in the article, if one is interested in Hung's shoes I wouldn't wait too long (not in your case since you can visit, so that makes things different with all the pros that comes with that), I can't see him keeping this price with shoes with that Alex looking that good for too long.

I agree, that derby caught my eye immediately and when I saw the finishing I was like aha who is this guy

 

[clee1982]

Sound advice. Wasn't too long ago that Yim was like $800 bucks.

and I was too dumb not to do anything about it then..., though that would have been remote fitting too I guess not that much of a loose...

 

[clee1982]

actually, @j ingevaldsson , maybe you can write an article on how to get "remote" fitting right (or less likely to be wrong), I would think that's super useful

 

[j ingevaldsson]

actually, @j ingevaldsson , maybe you can write an article on how to get "remote" fitting right (or less likely to be wrong), I would think that's super useful

Yeah could be a topic, though difficult thing is it can vary a lot between makers on the pitfalls,depending on numerous things. But some general guidelines there is

 

[Betta]

As I wrote in the article, if one is interested in Hung's shoes I wouldn't wait too long (not in your case since you can visit, so that makes things different with all the pros that comes with that), I can't see him keeping this price with shoes with that specs looking that good for too long.

Curious what are you thoughts on hung vs. Jim Jun HW?

 

[j ingevaldsson]

Curious what are you thoughts on hung vs. Jim Jun HW?

Know too little on both to say that much, but specs for the price and level of finishing is pro for Hung, though Jim Jim seem great as well.