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The high end Chinese Shoe Thread

bernoulli

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These are galaxy patina, too. But the main issue is that I already have plenty of blue shoes and asked expressly for a non-blue patina and something customized. So I wasn't happy with the stock galaxy blue patina.

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I liked them more when they had the galaxy patina.
 

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These are galaxy patina, too. But the main issue is that I already have plenty of blue shoes and asked expressly for a non-blue patina and something customized. So I wasn't happy with the stock galaxy blue patina.

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They can be fixed! My Graziat’s came with a letter essentially saying I can send them back and get them a brand new patina one time for free.
 

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Thank you for the suggestion but they were fixed! From blue to the current green galaxy patina that I enjoy. Or will enjoy, as I have not had the opportunity to wear the shoes yet.

Still, I should keep in mind Graziat. That is incredible customer service.

They can be fixed! My Graziat’s came with a letter essentially saying I can send them back and get them a brand new patina one time for free.
 
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But they were fixed! From blue to the current green galaxy patina that I enjoy. Or will enjoy, as I did not have the opportunity to wear the shoes yet.

Still, I should keep in mind Graziat. That is incredible customer service.

Nonetheless both green lantern and blue galaxy patina are amazing.
 

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Gents, anyone with experience in Jimjun, how’d you compare it with AM’s Argentum?

I believe both brands have the insoles stitched to the welt.

please share your thoughts.
 

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Definitely inspired I presume. Probably a one off heel style, but not disappointed with his execution.
its a iteration of the woodsman heel. mostly seen in heritage boots. made popular by Whites, Wesco and Nicks. First time I am seeing it on a dress shoe

The execution is spot on as to what that intended
 

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its a iteration of the woodsman heel. mostly seen in heritage boots. made popular by Whites, Wesco and Nicks. First time I am seeing it on a dress shoe

The execution is spot on as to what that intended

interesting to know, I’d think this is probably harder to execute that the standard Cuban on a dress shoe
 

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