YEOSSAL - OFFICIAL AFFILIATE THREAD

[bsarosi]

Oh that’s good to hear it fits you better but I think it will safe to say that 2 mm reduction for instep will be a good idea for all pairs on YSQ or YC3 last to get a tight fit like G&G/EG.

As I understand, and from reviewing the lasts on the Yeossal site, YC3 (which I ordered the Thomson SpTD on) and the SG65 are very similar except for toe shape. Yeossal states YC3 is a softer version of SG65 and a soft square toe vs a chiseled toe for SG65. So I elected to have the 2mm reduction in the instep for the Thomson SpTD because a) the last is similar to the SG65 in which I needed a tongue pad added to fill in the instep space and b) open lacing of derbies tend to fit slightly looser compared to a closed-lacing shoe.

One thing that is interesting is that the YSQ last has a higher instep per the Yeossal website but I found it to be lower than the SG65. Guess it just depends on the shape of ones feet.

 

[saurabh]

As I understand, and from reviewing the lasts on the Yeossal site, YC3 (which I ordered the Thomson SpTD on) and the SG65 are very similar except for toe shape. Yeossal states YC3 is a softer version of SG65 and a soft square toe vs a chiseled toe for SG65. So I elected to have the 2mm reduction in the instep for the Thomson SpTD because a) the last is similar to the SG65 in which I needed a tongue pad added to fill in the instep space and b) open lacing of derbies tend to fit slightly looser compared to a closed-lacing shoe.

One thing that is interesting is that the YSQ last has a higher instep per the Yeossal website but I found it to be lower than the SG65. Guess it just depends on the shape of ones feet.

Yes thanks and that explains. Oxford lacing will have lower instep than a derby I believe so maybe that’s why you feel it has a lower instep.

 

[vriche]

My Duke on the SG65 in Chelmer museum from the May GMTO. I was concerned about fit since my feet aren’t exactly regular. They fit snug but not uncomfortable. I’m very impressed with them.

 

[bsarosi]

Inspiration for my GMTO was a pair of balmoral shoes I got from Yim - wanted a dark brown model to go with Yim’s in medium brown. Here are both side by side. Yim’s pair is slightly longer and sleeker. Yim’s sole is sleeker with the more pronounced fiddleback waist. Apologies for the indoor lighting on iPhone.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

Finally received my Chelsea boots order from April. Apparently the 3 piece trees were delayed.

Unedited unboxing photos. Will report on fit later but absolutely love the suede so far! This is on YRB last wide fit.

 

[Form7]

I might be getting an MTO made for Chelsea boots. I can't decide between DR70 or the YRB last, both look similar with the DR70 having a slight steeper dip at the end. Anyone have experience with either? I'm a D width.

 

[bsarosi]

For those who ordered the Jodphur, looks like someone else copied the Fukuda boot through Wayman Bespoke. Gives you some idea of how they’ll look except pull tabs won’t be at the top of the boot.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

I might be getting an MTO made for Chelsea boots. I can't decide between DR70 or the YRB last, both look similar with the DR70 having a slight steeper dip at the end. Anyone have experience with either? I'm a D width.

I literally just posted my chelsea boots made on YRB last lol

 

[bsarosi]

I might be getting an MTO made for Chelsea boots. I can't decide between DR70 or the YRB last, both look similar with the DR70 having a slight steeper dip at the end. Anyone have experience with either? I'm a D width.

DR70 doesn't appear to have as much of a banana curve as YRB. According to the Yeossal site, DR70 is similar to SG65 (sleek last) except in the toebox where DR70 is rounded versus SG65 being chiseled square. My advice would be to decide based on how much banana curve you want - if your foot is a bit wider at the ball, the more curve may be beneficial whereas a narrower foot would probably work best with DR70 IMO. I had this similar decision for the Oct.Tenth SpTD GMTO and went with the sleeker last based on my foot shape and input from the vendor.

 

[Kangnamstyles]

DR70 doesn't appear to have as much of a banana curve as YRB. According to the Yeossal site, DR70 is similar to SG65 (sleek last) except in the toebox where DR70 is rounded versus SG65 being chiseled square. My advice would be to decide based on how much banana curve you want - if your foot is a bit wider at the ball, the more curve may be beneficial whereas a narrower foot would probably work best with DR70 IMO. I had this similar decision for the Oct.Tenth SpTD GMTO and went with the sleeker last based on my foot shape and input from the vendor.

I agree with this assessment. I have the SG65 in regular width and now the YRB in wide width. Based on my width and medium high arch/instep, the SG65 in regular width has been too narrow and too low to wear comfortably. Pinching on the big and pinky toes, and then also on the top of the flex point I will probably try stretching that pair out with some ankle socks wrapped around the front half of the shoe trees.

The YRB in wide width (normal last runs narrow too) is just perfect for me in terms of width and room on the instep area.

 

[bsarosi]

Alright, still having a dilemma on last for the jodphur boots. I currently own 3 pairs of jodphurs (see pics) - Enzo Bonafe dark brown on 804 (almond toe), Enzo Bonafe burgundy hatch on 74945 (soft chisel toe), and Alfred Sargent in med brown on 724 (square chisel toe).

I’ve decided on the dark brown museum for leather but still unsure of the last. YSQ is what I’m leaning towards as I don’t love the raised toebox of the SG65 for the boots - wish it was less pronounced. YC3 is out as I prefer a sleeker last. So I have it down to YSQ or DR70 and I’m leaning to YSQ because I already have the EB 804 jodphur boots in dark brown so I don’t want them to be too similar. Am I over-thinking this?

 

[saurabh]

Alright, still having a dilemma on last for the jodphur boots. I currently own 3 pairs of jodphurs (see pics) - Enzo Bonafe dark brown on 804 (almond toe), Enzo Bonafe burgundy hatch on 74945 (soft chisel toe), and Alfred Sargent in med brown on 724 (square chisel toe).

I’ve decided on the dark brown museum for leather but still unsure of the last. YSQ is what I’m leaning towards as I don’t love the raised toebox of the SG65 for the boots - wish it was less pronounced. YC3 is out as I prefer a sleeker last. So I have it down to YSQ or DR70 and I’m leaning to YSQ because I already have the EB 804 jodphur boots in dark brown so I don’t want them to be too similar. Am I over-thinking this?

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Personally I think almond toe or little round look best on the Jodhpur boots. I am also thinking whether I should order the Yeossal jodhpur boot or not. And confused about the color as well.
Just also sharing my G&G Custom Patina MTO with alligator strap. This is the Deco Round Last of G&G.

 

[Res]

I’ve decided on the dark brown museum for leather but still unsure of the last. YSQ is what I’m leaning towards as I don’t love the raised toebox of the SG65 for the boots - wish it was less pronounced. YC3 is out as I prefer a sleeker last. So I have it down to YSQ or DR70 and I’m leaning to YSQ because I already have the EB 804 jodphur boots in dark brown so I don’t want them to be too similar. Am I over-thinking this?

I think the DR70 would look fantastic on a boot. The YSQ has a higher instep. Do you need the higher instep?

 

[bsarosi]

I think the DR70 would look fantastic on a boot. The YSQ has a higher instep. Do you need the higher instep?

So I actually found the instep to be lower on my YSQ balmoral that I purchased compared to the Eber model I have on SG65. Despite that, I don’t need a high instep and Yeossal will even adjust the instep for me by 2mm if I so choose (did so for the Thomson I ordered in the CGO). So it’s more about toe shape than anything else. I do agree jodphurs look great with an almond toe but I have the EB jodphur on 804 almond toe in dark brown already...

Wish Yeossal had a square toe last that isn’t raised like SG65 but does slope at the tip like the Fukuda last on the boots. Best way to put it is I want to copy the Fukuda boots without paying the price!!

 

[Res]

I'm in between the YSQ and YRB, if the YSQ had a round toe this discussion would be over. Also thinking of the DR70 although not sure how it look on a boot come to think of it as I got a better view angle (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1299/4877/t/200/assets/pf-4c61372c--IMG0443.JPG?v=1588742006) of the DR70. Which pushes me towards the BN7 (for it's toe) but not for the silhouette.

Let us know what you get.