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You are correct, Clint. Happy Holidays to you as well. I hope to post up my new shoes soon.Originally Posted by Burton
Well here they are - I went for the AS 48, added a medallion, and went for a red-brown colour. I couldn't be more impressed - so cheers for the inspiration.Originally Posted by Pliny
it's a personal preference due these are MTO.Originally Posted by fritzl
Yeah, +1... I don't really get the fascination with a seamless back. Strange to say that a seam makes a great shoe plain. Who sees a seam? Who cares about it? Let's be real.Originally Posted by Mr. Moo
it's a personal preference due these are MTO.Originally Posted by fritzl
He is obsessed with seamless shoes.Originally Posted by cdmoore1855
we know that or should i say? we learned it the hard way...Originally Posted by fritzl
i somehow think he would not have a choice on HOW these were cut, but are these just sorta like the Vale from JLP, i guess adding the seam would make it less likely to be a dirrect copy od interlectual rights etc...Originally Posted by luk-cha
these are quite nice thro pity about the seam in the back the make a great shoe rather plainOriginally Posted by luk-cha
.. if they called it 'Vale' or 'Chapel' maybe, but even then I doubt it. There are no IP rights on swept monks - double or single, with or without seams - and a tragedy for us all if there were. It'd kill bespoke and MTO for a start! As Fritzl suggests, it's prob an English thing. Waste not want not.
thank you. re: seam - I will just have to live with the plainnessOriginally Posted by Pliny
lol, i guess i think it is these small details that make the difference esp when there is a premium paidOriginally Posted by luk-cha
these are quite nice thro pity about the seam in the back the make a great shoe rather plainOriginally Posted by luk-cha
Luk I've looked at both the Vass and the AS monks more closely, and it appears to be in the nature of monks (the way the strap has to come over the upper) that the uppers must be made of at least 2 pieces of leather. And therefore at least 2 seams. Vass chooses to use 3 pieces - yes 3 - for the single monk upper, and places 3 seams - one at heel pictured, and one on each side. AS manages to make the upper with only 2 pieces of leather, and therefore 2 seams. Where they are joined is a question of aesthetics. In order to ensure the long unbroken line from toe to heel on the outer side of each shoe AS has place the joins at the heel and at the instep. (below)
Vass chooses to use 3 pieces - yes 3 - for the single monk upper, and places 3 seams - one at heel pictured, and one on each side.Originally Posted by Pliny
Vass chooses to use 3 pieces - yes 3 - for the single monk upper, and places 3 seams - one at heel pictured, and one on each side.Originally Posted by Pliny
i'm not sure, i can follow your description.Originally Posted by fritzl
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