Bespokeplad
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Wondering if experienced fine folk could help me find my dream shoes of quality and beauty. I also have 2 questions that I've been curious about.
I've been looking at many brands on this forum and goodyearwelt on reddit. And most of the favored brands here, Vass, Edward Green's, John Lobb etc.. are out of my range. So I am left with the rest. I noticed that with these higher cost brands they aren't as elegant, spinning off beautiful patinas and what not as lets say Italian shoemakers. Though both have quality materials, craftsmen ship, the former brands tend to not focus on style, why is that? And I don't think function over style applies.
Which brings me to my second question. Are there any brands that have quality + style? I was looking into PaulEvans and found, even though their patinas are beautiful, they rub off or don't age well. They also use crappy leather.
Regards.
I've been looking at many brands on this forum and goodyearwelt on reddit. And most of the favored brands here, Vass, Edward Green's, John Lobb etc.. are out of my range. So I am left with the rest. I noticed that with these higher cost brands they aren't as elegant, spinning off beautiful patinas and what not as lets say Italian shoemakers. Though both have quality materials, craftsmen ship, the former brands tend to not focus on style, why is that? And I don't think function over style applies.
Which brings me to my second question. Are there any brands that have quality + style? I was looking into PaulEvans and found, even though their patinas are beautiful, they rub off or don't age well. They also use crappy leather.
Regards.