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The Thread for Discussing Bespeaking Bespoke Shoes

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Wow. Those are beautiful. Funny that G&G put such odd looking back seams on the other balmorals posted in this thread.
 

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New Cleverley bespoke balmorals (more details here):

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I'd prefer a slightly rounder toe (something more akin to the Vass F last), but there's really nothing to complain about here. Enjoy.
 

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After all this hoo-haa, you've ended up with a pair of really handsome shoes.

Wear them in good health!
 

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They look absolutely stunning, Matt. Congratulations!

Now, I just hope that they fit properly... :devil:
 

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Lovely shoes. Congrats and enjoy. Looking forward to reading about your next commission.
 

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Thanks, guys.

I'm quite enamored with them at the present. I have to say though, when you look up close, the finishing is far from immaculate. A lot of polish streaks and splotches. Intrinsic to a hand-finished shoe, I suppose.
 

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Thanks, guys.

I'm quite enamored with them at the present. I have to say though, when you look up close, the finishing is far from immaculate. A lot of polish streaks and splotches. Intrinsic to a hand-finished shoe, I suppose.


IMO Cleverley's finishing is not as good as G&G's and cheaper too, perhaps for that reason. Finishing at JLP is amazing but $$$$. I suppose you get what you pay for.

I decided to pass on Cleverley when I figured out the finishing was not as good as G&Gs and I prefer to pay the slightly higher premium for that. Glasgow OTOH seemed peeved that I decided not to buy bespoke shoes, even though I bought an accessory.
 

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Does G&G really cost appreciably more? Cleverly is at 2,500 pounds a pair.
 

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