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My first bespoke (Corthay) shoes!

stilmacher

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I just got back from Paris where I collected my first pair of bespoke shoes. Some of you may remember my Corthay thread some month back of when I had my measure taken. The result you see below. My girlfriend and I spent a couple of hours at the shop with Pierre Corthay talking about his craft. He really is an extraordinary (though very French) guy. I will write a full account tomorrow and post some more pictures I am sure some would like to see.
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Some of you might be interested to hear that I will offer two pairs of Corthay shoes on eBay. One of them is a pair of graphite Arcas I bought too small (size 11 US) and hence never wore. The other one I managed to source in Paris, amazingly is an unworn pair of Corthay bespoke classic black box-calf Oxfords aproximatly size 9 US. If anyone is interested in either pair, let me know or check my auctions. For lovers of fine shoe rarities I also received a mint, bespoke pair of Henry Maxwell tassel loafers in dark brown and an identical bespoke pair in medium brown by John Lobb Paris.
 

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The tiles on those appear to be almost perfectly sized and matched. Very nice, looking forward to your write-up.
 

Maharlika

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The shape is distinctively French. Enjoy them!
 

whnay.

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Fine looking shoes. Congrats on your decision.
 

toniok

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nice ones.

btw, does that make them 'bespoke' if you have only two lasts
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to choose from?
 

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Originally Posted by LabelKing
These are very nice. Are they crocodile?

These big square scales look like alligator to me
 

odoreater

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I know pimpin' ain't easy, but those should make it a little easier.
 

Soph

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What do u wear them with?
 

luk-cha

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those are pretty cool can not wait to see the better pictures!
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Originally Posted by stilmacher
He really is an extraordinary (though very French) guy.

I don't know what that means
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but those are very very extraordinary shoes. I love the Corthay shape! Congratulations!

Have you posted the Corthays on ebay? Would love to see those graphite Arcas!
 

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Originally Posted by Soph
What do u wear them with?
Something along the lines of your avatar on AAAC?
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