The Ultimate Toronto Thread

[Deoraby]

I'm a regular at the C&J factory store ...i make it back to the UK once or twice a year (I'm here right now, in fact)....sizes and models are pot luck I'm afraid....i wish you the best in finding Islays but I've never seen them there...last year i picked up a pair of conistons for 200GBP ... i feel it pays to be open minded with respect to models when shopping in the CJ and Churches factory shops.

 

[Allen Dreadmon]

I've seen Conistons at the factory shop as well. Nick, the 365 last is a bit bulbous. You may actually prefer the 325 lasted Conistons. I own both and prefer the look of 325 although the 365 fits me better.

 

[NickInTO]

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll try to try on the different lasts to see what works better.

 

[Viral]

if anyone would proxy a pair of Tetburys with dainite sole in 6UK I'd be forever grateful!!

 

[SirReveller]

So one last month with all shoes at $330..

 

[clarksdb]

I was just going to post that. Hmmph well that sucks. I wanted a pair of Loding's wholecuts but just pulled the trigger on some Carmina's yesterday. Was hoping to get the wholecuts in a few months but might have to bite in September now..

 

[7_rocket]

It's going to be peacoat season shortly. My Club Monaco one from 2 years ago doesn't fit and frankly it's not warm at all.

Where do you guys or did you guys get your Peacoats? Grey and Navy please!

 

[Nik Telford]

It's going to be peacoat season shortly. My Club Monaco one from 2 years ago doesn't fit and frankly it's not warm at all.

Where do you guys or did you guys get your Peacoats? Grey and Navy please!

I have a schott that I bought from a military surplus store. It's heavy as all hell and not slim but damn is it warm.

 

[akoustas]

I don't usually shop on YOOX because it's often too much of a hodgepodge...but there are many excellent options to be found at attractive prices. I found a Luigi Bianchi Mantova mainline coat for $300. It fits perfectly and is warm enough for the trek to and from the office. My one recommendation would be a thick cashmere scarf, makes all the difference!

 

[CanadaCal]

I eBayed a 1978 US Naval Coat last year. Was about $80 landed CAD. Took the sleeves up a bit, but left the body full. Pretty warm. I prefer longer jackets, but I dig this for a peacoat on the cheap that I wear dressed down, and basically out for errands.

Don't skimp on coats if you intend to wear it for dress or business. They last a long time and we get great use out of them. Said it a few times in this thread, my most worn piece of clothing is my wool overcoats. Almost everyday for 4-5 months between 3 coats. Planning on landing a grail coat this fall.

 

[linds_15]

any recommendations on topcoats? was waiting for spier to stock some but i heard they may not be available for this season

 

[othertravel]



any recommendations on topcoats? was waiting for spier to stock some but i heard they may not be available for this season

http://www.styleforum.net/t/465391/...ly-official-affiliate-thread/210#post_8560352

 

[Steel28]



any recommendations on topcoats? was waiting for spier to stock some but i heard they may not be available for this season

What's your budget?

 

[7_rocket]

Thanks. I mainly wear my peacoat with both casual and "business casual" aka a button down shirt with a sweater over it, and dress pants in fall.

No need for an overcoat as I don't wear suits to work

 

[rainmaker]

My collection of decent work shoes is as follows: walnut half brogues, black half brogues, and oxblood captoe derbies.

What kind of thoughts do you guys have as to what I should do for my next pair?

I guess the missing mainstream colour is a darker brown. Missing styles that come to mind would be like wholecuts, wingtips / longwings, quarter brogues, monk straps.

Thanks.