Trip to Leffot

[Harrydog]

I know this should just get thrown in the shoe Appreciation thread, but I wanted it to highlight Leffot, a real treasure for shoe lovers. I went this past Saturday, empowered by my wife to select a birthday present. Came away with the following.

Steven was great to work with. Has a very nice selection of EG (I was very tempted by the Perth on the 82, Southwold 888 and a Westminster double monk.

Nice assortment of G&G, though most in the TG73 sharp square. I was curious to see the sharp round.

The Corthay really impressed me (hence the purchase - I have nothing like this style; definitely sleek enough to wear with a suit.) I hope Steven and Leffot thrive; there is a real need for a store that offers such a nice assortment of high end brands.

Although I know it won't get any love, I also treated myself to a ghillie at Paul Stuart; will look great with cavalry twill slacks, flannels, or a tweed suit...or even a kilt!

Love the color and the quirky style...a real fun shoe.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Very nice - some great buys!

 

[gdl203]

The Corthay are really hot

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by Harrydog

Love the color and the quirky style...a real fun shoe.

I feel these should garner as much hate as my Raf Simons sandals.

 

[gdl203]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

I feel these should garner as much hate as my Raf Simons sandals.
15 to 20% less IMO

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by gdl203

15 to 20% less IMO

More like 75-80% less imo.

 

[Gus]

The Corthay shoes are beauties! They are kinda a mix of dandy and elegant. Wonderful color too.

The ghillies are such a distinctive shoe. I have been tempted over the years to buy a pair but never really know what I would wear with them. Perhaps I am just over thinking it and should just get a pair. Hmmm, where did I put that Master card?????

 

[teddieriley]

Originally Posted by gdl203

The Corthay are really hot

+10.

 

[SoCal2NYC]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

More like 75-80% less imo.

Max 30% on account of the horrible lacing and tassels.

 

[grimslade]

Originally Posted by SoCal2NYC

Max 30% on account of the horrible lacing and tassels.

I thought you'd be into men in kilts.

 

[aportnoy]

Both great additions Harry.

The ghillie is cool but the Corthay is in the same class as the Vass London derby on the U last.

 

[von Rothbart]

Good choice on the Corthay, I consider Arca as Corthay's iconic model. I've got the same pair on my recent trip to Freedom but in a different color. And bravo to Leffot for all the SF-quality brands they carry, I wish they'd replace Church's and Testoni with Vass & St. Crispin.

 

[Harrydog]

Originally Posted by von Rothbart

Good choice on the Corthay, I consider Arca as Corthay's iconic model. I've got the same pair on my recent trip to Freedom but in a different color. And bravo to Leffot for all the SF-quality brands they carry, I wish they'd replace Church's and Testoni with Vass & St. Crispin.

I don't recall seeing any Testoni. No mention of them on their website.

I am looking forward to the St. Crispin's visit to NYC in the fall. I am definitely going to make an appointment.

 

[Gus]

Harrydog, you have a cool wife for supporting your shoe habit!

 

[jhao]

Those Corthay's are a veery goood birthday present, excellent choice.