How many of you are into shoes... (Dress Shoes)?

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Suede is easier to maintain than leather. Brush it with a suede brush and you’re good.

I have two pairs of JL suede loafers. Comfortable, and a more casual shoe than leather.

Originally Posted by texasmade

This. People think suede is more delicate than regular calf leather but that's not true. It's actually tougher since it doesn't scuff or scratch as easily.

Well that's good to know.

How about for stains? I think I remember someone mentioning treating suede with some kind of spray?

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Well that's good to know.

How about for stains? I think I remember someone mentioning treating suede with some kind of spray?

It doesn’t stain any more than smooth leather. Waterspots brush out when dry.

Avoid choking your suede with a bunch of chemicals. All you really need is a suede brush. The bristles are stiffer than a normal brush, so keep it separate from your other brushes to avoid dulling the shine on the smooth leather.

[belk7]

I haven’t checked in for a while. Some great acquisitions by members since I was last here. My own most recent additions:

EG Shanklin Mocha Suede. I have had these in Tobacco for some time and decided to add the same in a different shade. Have worn these a bunch this spring (EG file photo)




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[belk7]

EG Dover in Redwood Calf. Have only had these a few weeks, but already a favorite. (Gentlemansfootwear file photo)




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[belk7]

New loafers just ordered yesterday. My friend Hong Lee at the JL boutique sends an update email and money seems to automatically be moved from my account. Should receive these this week.




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[swils8610]

I’m on the fence about getting a pair of Alden white bucks. Any advice? Would wear with khakis.


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[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by swils8610

I’m on the fence about getting a pair of Alden white bucks. Any advice? Would wear with khakis.


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They look great on young skinny guys. Otherwise, if you're on the fence you may not be enamored enough with the look.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by belk7

I haven’t checked in for a while. Some great acquisitions by members since I was last here. My own most recent additions:

EG Shanklin Mocha Suede. I have had these in Tobacco for some time and decided to add the same in a different shade. Have worn these a bunch this spring (EG file photo)




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Originally Posted by belk7

EG Dover in Redwood Calf. Have only had these a few weeks, but already a favorite. (Gentlemansfootwear file photo)




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Originally Posted by belk7

New loafers just ordered yesterday. My friend Hong Lee at the JL boutique sends an update email and money seems to automatically be moved from my account. Should receive these this week.




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Very nice, Congrats!! Big fan of Edward Green and the Dover’s are some of the best looking split toe shoes if you ask me. Have you ever considered anything from G&G? The Lasts are a bit sleeker but everything else is very similar to include quality and the way they finish their shoes.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by belk7

I haven’t checked in for a while. Some great acquisitions by members since I was last here. My own most recent additions:

EG Shanklin Mocha Suede. I have had these in Tobacco for some time and decided to add the same in a different shade. Have worn these a bunch this spring (EG file photo)




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Originally Posted by belk7

EG Dover in Redwood Calf. Have only had these a few weeks, but already a favorite. (Gentlemansfootwear file photo)




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Originally Posted by belk7

New loafers just ordered yesterday. My friend Hong Lee at the JL boutique sends an update email and money seems to automatically be moved from my account. Should receive these this week.




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Great additions! I also got the email from my JL boutique. They have some nice new shoes. I would actually like to add another pair of JL split toes. They look fantastic and they feel great on the feet.

[belk7]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Very nice, Congrats!! Big fan of Edward Green and the Dover’s are some of the best looking split toe shoes if you ask me. Have you ever considered anything from G&G? The Lasts are a bit sleeker but everything else is very similar to include quality and the way they finish their shoes.

The MH71 may be the easiest last that I have ever fitted into. Works perfectly for me. My G&G (all on MH71):


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[belk7]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Great additions! I also got the email from my JL boutique. They have some nice new shoes. I would actually like to add another pair of JL split toes. They look fantastic and they feel great on the feet.

Wes, I think split-toe Norwegians are one of the most flexible styles that exists. Not as formal as an oxford, but formal enough to handle just about anything. It sounds like you need to shopping.


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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by belk7

The MH71 may be the easiest last that I have ever fitted into. Works perfectly for me. My G&G (all on MH71):


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Same here, and it looks like we have similar taste. For some reason the Thorpe appealed to me more than EGs Nevis and I really think the MH71 Last really works well with not only the Thorpe but the Isham as well.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by belk7

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[Wesley Crusher]

Holy smokes, I thought Dan was the shoe king around here.

Sorry Dan, I think you have some competition!!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by belk7

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Like these as well, very nice!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Holy smokes, I thought Dan was the shoe king around here.

Sorry Dan, I think you have some competition!!

Wes, if you only knew. There’s at least one other member here who has failed to post his as well.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Holy smokes, I thought Dan was the shoe king around here.

Sorry Dan, I think you have some competition!!

Really, you just can’t go wrong with certain shoemakers.

[belk7]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Holy smokes, I thought Dan was the shoe king around here.

Sorry Dan, I think you have some competition!!

Dan is, and will forever remain, the King. I had some of my stuff posted much, much earlier in this thread, but pics appear to have been a casualty of the Photobucket mess. I will try to add some of those back in the future. But still, nothing like Dan’s collection of Kudu spectacularness.


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[belk7]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Really, you just can’t go wrong with certain shoemakers.

Yeah, it’s really hard to make bad choices when you are dealing with EG, G&G and Lobb.


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[belk7]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Like these as well, very nice!

These were an MTO I did about 1 1/2 years ago. Wanted an Isham, but wanted something “heavier” for winter with thicker wool trousers. Did the black cross hatch grain and dainite soles. Not really so much a true dress shoe, but they have proven to be terrific when the weather is wet and nasty. Not Galway terrific, but still good. As much as I like the Isham, I think I like the Dover just a bit more for a true split-toe dress shoe.


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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by belk7

These were an MTO I did about 1 1/2 years ago. Wanted an Isham, but wanted something “heavier” for winter with thicker wool trousers. Did the black cross hatch grain and dainite soles. Not really so much a true dress shoe, but they have proven to be terrific when the weather is wet and nasty. Not Galway terrific, but still good. As much as I like the Isham, I think I like the Dover just a bit more for a true split-toe dress shoe.


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I’ve got a pair of Dover’s in Mahogany Country Grain on Dainite that serve the same purpose. I was able to get those when EG still allowed GMTO’s. Too bad they don’t allow those anymore. At least they didn’t the last I checked.

[swils8610]

Man I’ve got to up my game!


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[tudorbaja27]

Fratelli Rossetti day

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[rouxeny]

First pair! Viberg Service boots, in reindeer. I ended up with size 8, they’re very slightly big, but i’d rather have that than go down a half size and have them be too small.

The smell when you open the box is great!

I am a little disappointed that both shoes have a spot on the front, but closer examination shoes there are similar spots in other parts of the shoe. I don’t think they’re from the leather itself, seems to be from the processing. Regardless, they’ll soon have plenty of other marks on them anyways.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rouxeny

First pair! Viberg Service boots, in reindeer. I ended up with size 8, they’re very slightly big, but i’d rather have that than go down a half size and have them be too small.

The smell when you open the box is great!

I am a little disappointed that both shoes have a spot on the front, but closer examination shoes there are similar spots in other parts of the shoe. I don’t think they’re from the leather itself, seems to be from the processing. Regardless, they’ll soon have plenty of other marks on them anyways.

Congrats, and although I have only one pair of Vibergs and they are the Service Boots too. I’m a big Viberg fan.

Although you may console yourself that you can get them on especially if you buy more better shoes and boots you”ll soon find too big is just poor or ill fitting. A little room is one thing but too big is sloppy and doesn’t wear well. Especially if you have to walk around in them very much. You can and should strive for better if that is the case. Even when spending much less and especially when spending that much this should always be the goal. However this can be a challenge when doing this over the internet and not and person. Styleforum, their users, and appreciation threads for various shoemakers can be rather helpful and make it a little less challenging but there’s no substitute for in person fitting. You’ll either find various sizes in certain Lasts to work better or at times certainLasts just don’t work for you.

I don’t mean to be a downer but all of this is true. Bottom line is that often poorly fitting shoes are boots are either not worn or are resold as people discover better fitting options.


Pics, Pics, Pics, I am sure we would all like to see PICs.

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[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by belk7

Dan is, and will forever remain, the King. I had some of my stuff posted much, much earlier in this thread, but pics appear to have been a casualty of the Photobucket mess. I will try to add some of those back in the future. But still, nothing like Dan’s collection of Kudu spectacularness.


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Did someone say kudu? G&G does amazing things with kudu.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Did someone say kudu? G&G does amazing things with kudu.

Do you mean something like these?