The Official Artisanal "streetwear" footwear (boots, shoes, sandals) thread (Guidi, CCP, Augusta, M.

[LA Guy]

41 and 42 sir.

Well, you know what they say about big feet... big shoes. Unfortunately, I need at a size 45. In select Guidi models, a size 44 works for me, but a 42 would only work if I chopped off all my toes, and I feel like those might be important.

What do you have in 45?

Cheers,

Fok.

 

[LA Guy]

@Jobst are size of a shoe and fit of a shoe the same thing?

You can size something spot on but it won’t fit well.

The size of the shoe and the fit are not exactly the same, but they are not unrelated. After all, their is no other purpose in assigning a size to a (RTW or MTO) shoe, except to try to get a customer into shoes that fit, as well as possible, as quickly as possible.

Personally, I feel that the Brannock device is nearly completely useless. I personally prefer a relative sizing matrix, so that people can compare with pairs of shoes that fit them. This implicitly takes into account important factors that the Brannock device does not, like the volume of the foot, the shape (or lack thereof) of the arches, the preferred fit, etc... For example, I was taught to size feet in what used to be the "standard" convention, that for non-elongated shoes, there ought to be about 1/2" to 3/4" of space between the end of the big toe and the end of the toe box to avoid jamming. However, I know some people who wear their shoes so that you can see their big toe right up against the end of the toebox. I can't personally fathom how this could be even remotely comfortable, but some people prefer this.

 

[sinnedk]

yea relative sizing matrix is a bit better. nothing truly beats trying on the shoe to make sure like what i did with the guidi.

anyways, i find most size 44 / 11US shoes fit me spot on, i have never really had a sizing issue except for when i tried to figure out Alden back in the day and for some reason the guy at the store sized me to a 9.5d barrie which is essentially a 10, my foot fit but super snug and not in a comfortable way. With my current knowledge i have plenty of footwear that fits spot on but roomy. I always prefer roomy anyways as i hate constriction. I believe soft sneakers are ok to be snug for me but not boots/dress shoes.

 

[sinnedk]

On the topic of comfort. I do want to put it out there that of all the artisan designers i have tried (save for Mmoira and maybe some other smaller ones) i find CCP to be the most comfortable. Out of the box the boots come with an insole and are easy to walk in, almost no break in period. Whereas a1923 and others have broken my feet pretty bad. I still wear what i wear but i know ccp hits the sweet spot for me.

 

[GT-R]

Guidi

 

[SpooPoker]

Well, you know what they say about big feet... big shoes. Unfortunately, I need at a size 45. In select Guidi models, a size 44 works for me, but a 42 would only work if I chopped off all my toes, and I feel like those might be important.

What do you have in 45?

Cheers,

Fok.

Fok, I PM'd you.

 

[Lohikaarme]

I've got a buddy wanting some Carpes in destroyed horse and (here's the kicker) in size 44. Anyone got a lead, that doesn't cost $1000? WJK/Jun Hashimoto/maybe even Vadel models are OK.

 

[thatoneguy]

Does anyone happen to have a Guidi line sheet or some kind of shoe style/model number guide? Mainly looking to match a pair I have in my head with the model number so I can custom order.

 

[beepbop]

Does anyone happen to have a Guidi line sheet or some kind of shoe style/model number guide? Mainly looking to match a pair I have in my head with the model number so I can custom order.

Here's a link to current season models: http://www.guidi.it/flip/unisex.html

For anything not listed there, I'm sure there are people here who can probably help you figure out the model.

 

[thatoneguy]

Thanks! Didn't know that existed

 

[fistinyoface]

I've got a buddy wanting some Carpes in destroyed horse and (here's the kicker) in size 44. Anyone got a lead, that doesn't cost $1000? WJK/Jun Hashimoto/maybe even Vadel models are OK.

Yeah, me. I have some destroyed horse Carpe's I'd sell. Hit me up and let me know..

 

[Lohikaarme]

Yeah, me. I have some destroyed horse Carpe's I'd sell. Hit me up and let me know..

Shot you an email. Thanks!

 

[sinnedk]

Shameless plug, I’m selling my opposite side Culotta a1923 dual zips, size 44 fit TTS, haven’t been wearing them because they don’t really fit my needs anymore.

Grilled keeps giving me crappy offers, PM me if anyone is interested would much rather someone here enjoy them.

 

[sinnedk]

Shot you an email. Thanks!

I think I’ve seen some in brown on Julian fashion, S23m Brown destroyed horse, I tried to find them for you but don’t see them anymore so I’m not sure what’s going on.

 

[JSAN]

Do the new Carpes have some sort of insole already I could take out to replace with my own?