Dovers or Ectons?

Newcomer · Feb 15, 2010

In the ensuing weeks I am going to be purchasing my first pair of EGs (

), and I am still debating between the Dovers and the Ectons. Suggestions for colors are welcomed too.

So far I am leaning towards the Dovers in Dark Oak antique... but the more I see the Ectons the more I like them.

Discuss.

Dover:

Ecton:

comrade · Feb 15, 2010

To simplify you decision, I would choose the Ecton's in
Dark Oak. I prefer three eyelets. The Dovers look a bit
too Alden for me.

Shikar · Feb 15, 2010

Get both.

Regards.

HHD · Feb 15, 2010

I don't wish to complicate your choice even further, but Edward Green is reviving a 1930s spilt toe - the Sandhurst - which will be available on the 888 last. It might be worth waiting for, but if you can't, I prefer the Ecton to the Dover. I haven't seen the Sandhurst: Simon Crompton writes about it here: http://permanentstyle.blogspot.com/2...ard-green.html

TheFoo · Feb 15, 2010

Dover. With only three rows of eyelets, the Ecton looks too snouty and imbalanced to me.

speedster.8 · Feb 15, 2010

Perth, the Sandhurst (on display @ pitti) is nice to though ...

edmorel · Feb 15, 2010

Dovers or better yet try and find some RLPL Carters.

Drydis Greis · Feb 15, 2010

Athough the Ecton is a very nice shoe, I own two pair of the EG Dover. Love that shoe!

aportnoy · Feb 15, 2010

Here are some comparison shots of Carter and Ecton that I did a while ago. I also have a shot of Dover in 5 different hides on 5 different lasts that I'll try to find.

ture2226wf.jpg[/IMG][/url]

Newcomer · Feb 15, 2010

Originally Posted by Shikar

Get both.

Regards.

I forgot to say, both is not quite an option!

I don't wish to complicate your choice even further, but Edward Green is reviving a 1930s spilt toe - the Sandhurst - which will be available on the 888 last. It might be worth waiting for, but if you can't, I prefer the Ecton to the Dover.

I haven't seen the Sandhurst: Simon Crompton writes about it here:

http://permanentstyle.blogspot.com/2...ard-green.html

I read Simon's article, and I was actually quite curious as to what that looked like... I might wait for that one before I make a decision.

And thanks for the replies thus far!

comrade · Feb 15, 2010

Originally Posted by mafoofan

Dover. With only three rows of eyelets, the Ecton looks too snouty and imbalanced to me.

"imbalanced"? I've learned a new word.
Thanks. I've always told myself that SF
was educational beyond style.

comrade · Feb 15, 2010

Originally Posted by aportnoy

Here are some comparison shots of Carter and Ecton that I did a while ago. I also have a shot of Dover in 5 different hides on 5 different lasts that I'll try to find.

ture2226wf.jpg[/IMG][/url]

You have thirty+ pairs of shoes but just one rug?
Or is that your "shoe rug"?

voxsartoria · Feb 15, 2010

Both have gemming, so if you get either, you might as well douse your shoes and feet with cheap liquor and set the whole lot aflame.

I own and wear both, but shamefully.

- B

HRoi · Feb 15, 2010

this poal is like trying to decide which identical twin to bang.

and the best answer to both questions is the same - do both!

voxsartoria · Feb 15, 2010

Originally Posted by HRoi

this poal is like trying to decide which identical twin to bang.

and the best answer to both questions is the same - do both!

Technically speaking, it is more difficult to wear Ectons and Dovers at the same time.

So, I award you Analogy Phail.

- B

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