suede shoes - post 'em here!

cptjeff · Jan 17, 2011

Originally Posted by jawzzy

Probably going to get ripped on because they're Bass gluejobs, but I love them.

Weejuns are blake/rapid. You can get 'em resoled if you want. They're cheap because the construction is minimalist- which works great for a penny loafer. That, and the leather ain't top grade.

A lot of shoes in that price range are gluejobs, but weejuns (past a certain point, anyway- the rubber sole ones are) aren't.

fritzl · Jan 17, 2011

Originally Posted by luk-cha

!

my comment was made in jest.

Originally Posted by luk-cha

i think they are what you pay for them, if one is willing to rack up airmiles and add to their carbon foot print then we all know easten EU or asia for custom made shoes is the way to go in really value at times - but it is a really PITA to do it that way.

personally i have a soft spot for aldens even thro i dont own any, due to not finding a last that fits me right

google "slow fashion" quite interesting in its concept

a pita?

so what's the difference going to northampton via london or going to eastern makers via vienna, budapest or warsaw. it's probably the same.

i also think the prize stateside for aldens is in a comfort zone. not in the EU. second hand market isn't existing either in the EU, despite obscene ripp offs.

sartorially_yours · Jan 18, 2011

Got these boots about 6 months back- well worn now, quite comfy as well.

jhcam8 · Jan 18, 2011

Originally Posted by glenjay

I never stated that you couldn't wear suede shoes with a suit. It will make the outfit look a little more casual if you do, but I don't see anything wrong with that.

Just had a brief glance at theshoefoundation.org - noted in your signature. Looks interesting.

Sterling Gillette · Jan 18, 2011

I might post something awesome here tomorrow...

NOBD · Jan 18, 2011

Originally Posted by Sterling Gillette

I might post something awesome here tomorrow...

Okay. You have my attention.

glenjay · Jan 18, 2011

Originally Posted by jhcam8

Just had a brief glance at theshoefoundation.org - noted in your signature. Looks interesting.

Thank you. I also have a blog at averagesole.com you might find interesting as well.

MartinLil · Jan 18, 2011

sartorially_yours, very nice! Who makes those?

ajv · Jan 18, 2011

Originally Posted by Sterling Gillette

I might post something awesome here tomorrow...

TSSSSSS................you teaser..........

thorocraft · Jan 18, 2011

Not everyones cup of tea but this suede boat shoe is definitely my GO TO shoe when im hangin out..

jawzzy · Jan 19, 2011

Originally Posted by cptjeff

Weejuns are blake/rapid. You can get 'em resoled if you want. They're cheap because the construction is minimalist- which works great for a penny loafer. That, and the leather ain't top grade.

A lot of shoes in that price range are gluejobs, but weejuns (past a certain point, anyway- the rubber sole ones are) aren't.

Oooooh, alright thanks. Guess Weejuns are pretty good for the price point. I had a pair of regular leather Weejuns resoled, but I figured the cobbler just glued them given that it seemed like there was glue residue in the seam between the upper and the sole.

Is there a way I could find out if the cobbler just glued on new soles or if he actually had a Blake stitching machine? I'll probably swing by tomorrow and ask.

jawzzy · Jan 19, 2011

Originally Posted by thorocraft

Not everyones cup of tea but this suede boat shoe is definitely my GO TO shoe when im hangin out..

Love the blue suede, but I have an intense aversion to any deck shoes with more than two eyelets on the quarters. Two eyelets is so engrained for me that I always think shoes with three or more have some sort of weird growth on them.

sartorially_yours · Jan 19, 2011

Originally Posted by MartinLil

sartorially_yours, very nice! Who makes those?

These were done by a bespoke shoemaker here in India- I just gave him a brief idea of what I was looking for, showed him some sample pictures, confirmed the shade and had them with me about 45 days later.

Sterling Gillette · Jan 19, 2011

Originally Posted by NOBD

Okay. You have my attention.

Originally Posted by ajv

TSSSSSS................you teaser..........

Suedebomb in 3 hours. Can't wait.

Sterling Gillette · Jan 21, 2011

Originally Posted by Sterling Gillette

Suedebomb in 3 hours. Can't wait.

Sorry guys, I almost forgot to deliver:

suede shoes - post 'em here!

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