The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

[coloRLOw]

I've had good luck with this cobbler on Taobao,

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+1 for him

good work in my eye. not resole, but some other repair thing

 

[sldsd]

Anyone know any good cobblers who do resoling (both blake stitched and goodyear) in China?

BaronJ in Shanghai

 

[AunToni]

BaronJ in Shanghai

I know BaronJ only in that they carry some nice shoes, most of which I cannot fit into because my foot is too wide. Anyways, they do resoling? For Blake stitched shoes as well as Goodyear? I'll check them out then. Thanks!

 

[DL120]

Here’s a recent video I shared including my acme.

 

[Betta]

Blazing wonder grey museum calf

 

[jischwar]

Blazing wonder grey museum calf

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What are the characteristics of the JR "flex " sole?

 

[Betta]

What are the characteristics of the JR "flex " sole?

Have no idea, will ask around

 

[styleophile]

ACME Sizing Advice Please

Very tempted to order a pair of Oxfords from Acme after reading the posts and reviews here. I just want to get the sizing as close to right as possible… I have low volume feet that are D/E width in the toe box

Meccariello - Antonio suggested the M263 last which works well for me. He had created it for Medallion. I take a UK9 in the M263

Alden - Plaza in 10D is works for me. Barrie in 9.5D/E is perfect in the toe box while being roomy in the vamp. Need thick tongue pad.

Bonafe - I need tongue pads + 3/4 insole on both 946 and 363Mold. A full insole snugs up the toes too much

Carmina - Rain in 9K is probably close in fit to Aldens

Question: Would a standard Acme last work for me? (which one? shoe styles?)… or am I destined for MTO? Thank you all in advance!!

 

[JohnMRobie]

ACME Sizing Advice Please

Very tempted to order a pair of Oxfords from Acme after reading the posts and reviews here. I just want to get the sizing as close to right as possible… I have low volume feet that are D/E width in the toe box

Meccariello - Antonio suggested the M263 last which works well for me. He had created it for Medallion. I take a UK9 in the M263

Alden - Plaza in 10D is works for me. Barrie in 9.5D/E is perfect in the toe box while being roomy in the vamp. Need thick tongue pad.

Bonafe - I need tongue pads + 3/4 insole on both 946 and 363Mold. A full insole snugs up the toes too much

Carmina - Rain in 9K is probably close in fit to Aldens

Question: Would a standard Acme last work for me? (which one? shoe styles?)… or am I destined for MTO? Thank you all in advance!!

I think @BomTrady and @DL120 are the two guys I can think of with RTW experience in ACME on here. Could also talk to ACME/Medallion since I’d imagine they’re very familiar with the AM lasts developed for Medallion and their own.

 

[styleophile]

Could also talk to ACME/Medallion since I’d imagine they’re very familiar with the AM lasts developed for Medallion and their own.

Thanks! yes, I am discussing with Oliver at Acme. I have shared my fit experience with other makers with him.
So many knowledgeable folk on SF, like the folk you mentioned. Looking forward to your guidance!!

 

[DL120]

Acme is pretty much down the middle. They’ll be able to guide you if you share the characteristics of your foot, and sizing in other makers. It’s hard to get into the granular details beyond that without giving unrelated information. If you have measurements of your foot even better, you can email it to them, but all 5 of my pair, 5 different lasts and they all fit very well.

 

[DL120]

I think I talk to it a bit here..

 

[BomTrady]

Thanks! yes, I am discussing with Oliver at Acme. I have shared my fit experience with other makers with him.
So many knowledgeable folk on SF, like the folk you mentioned. Looking forward to your guidance!!

Greetings. Oliver is exceptionally skilled at providing sizing advice. Trust him and you cannot go wrong. Of the shoes you noted, I wear Carmina Rain in 8UK and Meccariello MF2 Chukkas and the Nassim Oxford in Anthracite Museum, which I believe is also MF2, both in 8.5UK and I took a 8.5UK in Acme - which fits perfectly. The Acme last I have is N8, or something like that...sorry I don't remember. It's the split toe derby model. I am normally a UK8.5, so it was right point with most of my shoes. Good luck and I think you'll enjoy ACME.

 

[bernoulli]

Acme

 

[Psyko]

Acme
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You have shoes from both Acme and Slim shoes/ Yearn, right? And have seen Oct.Tenth?

Would you care to comment on the quality difference? I.e. do the quality of the components like heel stiffeners differ markedly? How about the finishing?