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Old 19 January 2020, 10:13 AM   #3571
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Ooohhh...

Is that a Brick + Mortar Plaza last model?
No, these are from Alden in NYC.


edit: sorry, didn't see you asked about the last, these are on their Barrie last.
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Old 19 January 2020, 12:49 PM   #3572
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I really like the colours and style of those shoes, look really good. We have always called that style "Royals," or should I say, we called them that in my part of the country (North East England). I am not sure if they are called that elsewhere.

Many, many congratulations, you have a very stylish collection of shoes.


Thanks Dave. Too kind. Why can’t I find a cheap hobby??

Oh well. I think these shoes will outlive me...so I guess paying for quality is a good thing.
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Old 19 January 2020, 12:54 PM   #3573
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No, these are from Alden in NYC.


edit: sorry, didn't see you asked about the last, these are on their Barrie last.
Wow, the NST really compliments that last.
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Old 19 January 2020, 08:18 PM   #3574
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Wow, the NST really compliments that last.
I agree. Not nearly as bloated as, say the PTBs, which I like, but are puffy. lol.
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Old 19 January 2020, 10:42 PM   #3575
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Thanks Dan.

I almost passed...but figured I don't have any long-wings in this color, and I have never had a fulfillment of anything off a waiting list! Certainly not a watch.

I have a pair of black, pigskin split-toe derbys in the making from Cleverley. Will have a fitting in April/May. I keep thinking I should get a classic pair of black cap toe oxfords, but they are so formal...I would not get much use out of them.
Great choice. I came close to considering something like that but about that time I kind of had my fill of cordovan and was more interested in the type of finishing Edward Green and Gaziano and Girling were doing.

Cool, I really like my split toes and find them extremely useful. I not only have a few split toe shoes but a few boots as well. A couple in Kudu actually and the aprons are handsewn which is rather cool I think.

I don't get much use out of my black cap toe oxfords either but they are there when I need them. For me it would have been kind of odd to have so many fairly nice shoes and boots and then not have a black cap toe oxford when I could use one.
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Old 19 January 2020, 11:21 PM   #3576
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Here some of my dress shoes.
From Vass in Budapest.




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Old 20 January 2020, 12:10 AM   #3577
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Here some of my dress shoes.
From Vass in Budapest.
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Nice assortment!
I especially like the blue oxfords.
Also, the ladder lacing is a nice touch. I’ve done that to some of my shoes and plan to do it to them all. Is that lacing style common in Europe?
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Old 20 January 2020, 12:13 AM   #3578
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No, these are from Alden in NYC.


edit: sorry, didn't see you asked about the last, these are on their Barrie last.
How is the selection there? In the city this weekend may head over.
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Old 20 January 2020, 12:20 AM   #3579
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How is the selection there? In the city this weekend may head over.


I picked these out online and called the store. I’m not aware of the selection generally, sorry.


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Old 20 January 2020, 12:35 AM   #3580
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You're correct.



To be more explicit - I just don't think any kind of branding should be on a dress shoe.


I agree with you. My wife wears shoes (though not dress shoes) that scream of high end branding that I think are hideous and worn by peacocks. Her dress shoes are not much better, IMO. When she asks my opinion, I tell her this and finish off with, “they aren’t my feet, if you like them, rock the hell out of them!”. She knows I’m an “unfiltered feedback but supportive” kind of husband.

I’m more conservative. I wear vintage inspired boots from Redwing and Lucchese. However, I want to step up my work shoes. Which is why I’m reading through this thread.


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Old 20 January 2020, 01:07 AM   #3581
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Very nice!!!

Vass makes some very well made and nice looking shoes and boots.
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Old 20 January 2020, 01:13 AM   #3582
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I agree with you. My wife wears shoes (though not dress shoes) that scream of high end branding that I think are hideous and worn by peacocks. Her dress shoes are not much better, IMO. When she asks my opinion, I tell her this and finish off with, “they aren’t my feet, if you like them, rock the hell out of them!”. She knows I’m an “unfiltered feedback but supportive” kind of husband.

I’m more conservative. I wear vintage inspired boots from Redwing and Lucchese. However, I want to step up my work shoes. Which is why I’m reading through this thread.


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Here's a couple quick potential recommendations:

Rancourt
Oakstreet Bootmakers
Truman Boot Co
Whites Boot Co
Viberg
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Old 20 January 2020, 01:46 AM   #3583
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Looking for solid, beautiful, hand made shoes from the USA? I’ve had a spectrum of dress shoes that span from Rockports to Magnanni to Ferragamos, but before recently I never had such comfortable well made shoes as Allen Edmonds. They are simply on another level; I’m on my feet all day, walking 12,000-15,000 steps for those 8-10 hours, and I will leave them on when I get home to cook dinner. They are that comfortable. 8 pairs later... here we are lol
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Old 20 January 2020, 01:47 AM   #3584
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Rancourt

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Truman Boot Co

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Viberg


Thanks, Dan! I’ll give them a look.


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Old 20 January 2020, 01:51 AM   #3585
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No problem. I hope you find what your looking for.

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Old 20 January 2020, 03:19 AM   #3586
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I agree with you. My wife wears shoes (though not dress shoes) that scream of high end branding that I think are hideous and worn by peacocks. Her dress shoes are not much better, IMO. When she asks my opinion, I tell her this and finish off with, “they aren’t my feet, if you like them, rock the hell out of them!”. She knows I’m an “unfiltered feedback but supportive” kind of husband.

I’m more conservative. I wear vintage inspired boots from Redwing and Lucchese. However, I want to step up my work shoes. Which is why I’m reading through this thread.


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Old 20 January 2020, 04:12 AM   #3587
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Nice assortment!
I especially like the blue oxfords.
Also, the ladder lacing is a nice touch. I’ve done that to some of my shoes and plan to do it to them all. Is that lacing style common in Europe?
Thank you!

To tell you the truth I didn't know what ladder lacing meant :-) so I did some research and the way my shoes are tied is called shoe shop lacing.
https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/shoeshoplacing.htm
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Old 20 January 2020, 05:04 AM   #3588
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Very nice!!!

Vass makes some very well made and nice looking shoes and boots.
Thank you.
And they are reasonable priced.
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Old 20 January 2020, 07:24 AM   #3589
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And they are reasonable priced.
I actually own a pair, it's just that others spoke to me more.
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Old 20 January 2020, 09:22 AM   #3590
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I agree with you. My wife wears shoes (though not dress shoes) that scream of high end branding that I think are hideous and worn by peacocks. Her dress shoes are not much better, IMO. When she asks my opinion, I tell her this and finish off with, “they aren’t my feet, if you like them, rock the hell out of them!”. She knows I’m an “unfiltered feedback but supportive” kind of husband.

I’m more conservative. I wear vintage inspired boots from Redwing and Lucchese. However, I want to step up my work shoes. Which is why I’m reading through this thread.


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If you are ever in the Atlanta Area, check out Cobbler Union for a great mid-level shoe made in Spain. Comparable in quality to my Crockett and Jones but about 30% less. I have a pair of Chelsea boots from them that I love.
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Old 20 January 2020, 10:08 AM   #3591
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If you are ever in the Atlanta Area, check out Cobbler Union for a great mid-level shoe made in Spain. Comparable in quality to my Crockett and Jones but about 30% less. I have a pair of Chelsea boots from them that I love.

Crockett and Jones actually makes two grades of shoes and boots. Bench Grade and Hand Grade. So would you compare them to their Bench Grade or Hand Grade level?
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Old 20 January 2020, 11:23 AM   #3592
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Great choice. I came close to considering something like that but about that time I kind of had my fill of cordovan and was more interested in the type of finishing Edward Green and Gaziano and Girling were doing.

Cool, I really like my split toes and find them extremely useful. I not only have a few split toe shoes but a few boots as well. A couple in Kudu actually and the aprons are handsewn which is rather cool I think.

I don't get much use out of my black cap toe oxfords either but they are there when I need them. For me it would have been kind of odd to have so many fairly nice shoes and boots and then not have a black cap toe oxford when I could use one.
Yes. I am definitely not getting any more Shell Cordovan!

I went to a Gaziano & Girling trunk show when they came to my town. One of the founders helped me. (G&G had set up their show in a local snobby retailer.) At any ratel they took my measurements for a MTO Derby... The trial shoes were to come back in 3 weeks. I heard nothing from the retailer for nearly 4 MONTHS. After no follow up, I told the retailer he could keep the trial shoes. Apparently they were sitting around for a long time / no outreach.

Sorry for the rant...

I love the Cleverly shape "suspiciously square toe"...but to pay those prices for a pair of black oxfords I would rarely wear, would be tough. Maybe I will look for an extra wide pair RTW.
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Stopped by yesterday, great shop and manager was helpfully bought a pair of boots
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Old 21 January 2020, 12:30 AM   #3594
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Stopped by yesterday, great shop and manager was helpfully bought a pair of boots
Excellent. I've always found the folks there very helpful too. What did you get, if you don't mind?
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Crockett and Jones actually makes two grades of shoes and boots. Bench Grade and Hand Grade. So would you compare them to their Bench Grade or Hand Grade level?
Bench grade only.

Hand grade is over the top gorgeous.
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Excellent. I've always found the folks there very helpful too. What did you get, if you don't mind?
Cordovan tanker boot
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That's a good looking boot. How do you like them?

My calfskin "mini tankers" arrived. I am very happy with them. A half size down fit perfectly.
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That's a good looking boot. How do you like them?

My calfskin "mini tankers" arrived. I am very happy with them. A half size down fit perfectly.
So far so good....manager called yesterday to let me know the cordovan belt was in. never had a 3 piece belt...may not be noticeable, just different
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