The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > General Topics > Open Discussion Forum

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 18 November 2017, 11:44 PM   #2071
kultschar
"TRF" Member
 
kultschar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: End of the World
Watch: PP & Rolex
Posts: 1,970
CJs are my faves though just received these cool McQueen Playboy chukkas (no not that Playboy) from the people who bought the patented rights from Hutton (the guys who made McQueens Playboys in the 60s)

ABB8DD44-8498-4924-A1F9-404E01229CC3.JPG


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
kultschar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2017, 12:17 AM   #2072
dddrees
"TRF" Member
 
dddrees's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,251
Quote:
Originally Posted by Abdullah71601 View Post
I'm on a ration from the missus. I won't be ordering any new shoes until the G&G boots have been on my feet for a few months.

They're a wide, so I won't be seeing them for another month.

Well as long as it’s only a couple of months. Those Glencoes are nice though so the wait will be worth it. I remember when the Glencoes first came out and for some reason I didn’t think too much of them. But since then they’ve grown on me and if I didn’t already have a pretty healthy rotation of boots I would probably have to pick up a pair.
__________________
When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion.

Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation.

Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of
Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
dddrees is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2017, 03:42 AM   #2073
Wesley Crusher
"TRF" Member
 
Wesley Crusher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
Posts: 6,345
Quote:
Originally Posted by Abdullah71601 View Post
Call the boutique in the LA area (Costa Mesa). They handle all the US online sales. They can get you all the info you want on a particular model.

The SA that worked with me is Mr. Hong Lee. He was very good.

johnlobbsouthcoastplaza@johnlobb.com
Thanks. I still have a bit of time. I told myself no more for 2017.

My birthday is in February so that seems like an appropriate time to order my next pair. Actually, I got the process started for my Galways in February of this year and took delivery in September. That was a long 7 months!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Abdullah71601 View Post
I am contemplating a pair of these P2's.
Those look great.
Wesley Crusher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2017, 03:43 AM   #2074
Wesley Crusher
"TRF" Member
 
Wesley Crusher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
Posts: 6,345
Quote:
Originally Posted by kultschar View Post
CJs are my faves though just received these cool McQueen Playboy chukkas (no not that Playboy) from the people who bought the patented rights from Hutton (the guys who made McQueens Playboys in the 60s)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Those look pretty cool! I've heard that gum soles wear pretty quickly, but those are super thick so you shouldn't have any problems.
Wesley Crusher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 19 November 2017, 04:01 AM   #2075
kultschar
"TRF" Member
 
kultschar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: End of the World
Watch: PP & Rolex
Posts: 1,970
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher View Post
Those look pretty cool! I've heard that gum soles wear pretty quickly, but those are super thick so you shouldn't have any problems.
Yeah these soles are rock solid and way better then the Sanders version which wore pretty quick
kultschar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 November 2017, 10:45 AM   #2076
Wesley Crusher
"TRF" Member
 
Wesley Crusher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
Posts: 6,345
I just sold two pairs of shoes so I guess that means I'll be ordering my next pair sooner than later.
Wesley Crusher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 November 2017, 10:46 AM   #2077
Abdullah71601
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Calumet Harbor
Watch: ing da Bears
Posts: 13,568
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher View Post
I just sold two pairs of shoes so I guess that means I'll be ordering my next pair sooner than later.
Sooner!

Looking forward to the incoming.
Abdullah71601 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 November 2017, 10:58 AM   #2078
Wesley Crusher
"TRF" Member
 
Wesley Crusher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
Posts: 6,345
Quote:
Originally Posted by Abdullah71601 View Post
Sooner!

Looking forward to the incoming.
I definitely know that I'd like a pair of split toes, so now it's a matter of figuring out which ones to go with. I wish I had time to stop at the JM Weston boutique when I was in NYC, but I've pretty much ruled those out in favor of the EGs or G&Gs. Now, JL is a third option.

The upside with G&G and JL is their leather offerings may be a bit more unique than EG. I'll need to inquire with JL about pricing and lead times for a MTO. The good thing with JL is that I can see their shoes in person at the Costa Mesa boutique whereas I don't have a local place to see G&G.
Wesley Crusher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 20 November 2017, 11:06 AM   #2079
Abdullah71601
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Calumet Harbor
Watch: ing da Bears
Posts: 13,568
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher View Post
I definitely know that I'd like a pair of split toes, so now it's a matter of figuring out which ones to go with. I wish I had time to stop at the JM Weston boutique when I was in NYC, but I've pretty much ruled those out in favor of the EGs or G&Gs. Now, JL is a third option.

The upside with G&G and JL is their leather offerings may be a bit more unique than EG. I'll need to inquire with JL about pricing and lead times for a MTO. The good thing with JL is that I can see their shoes in person at the Costa Mesa boutique whereas I don't have a local place to see G&G.
JL's would be a great addition to your collection.
Abdullah71601 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:18 AM   #2080
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
Planning on stopping by C&J later today. Might get some boots if everything works out.

Going to use this as an excuse/stepping stone to eventually get into higher quality stuff.

Let's see.
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:22 AM   #2081
JasoninDenver
2024 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Denver
Posts: 4,082
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
Planning on stopping by C&J later today. Might get some boots if everything works out.

Going to use this as an excuse/stepping stone to eventually get into higher quality stuff.

Let's see.
Let me know what you think about the new Chelsea VIII with the city rubber sole.

Thinking about stopping by in December and trying them on.
__________________
Jason

116610 LN
DateJust
Pelagos FXD
JasoninDenver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:25 AM   #2082
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
Quote:
Originally Posted by JasoninDenver View Post
Let me know what you think about the new Chelsea VIII with the city rubber sole.

Thinking about stopping by in December and trying them on.
Sure.

Will try to remember to take a few pictures and post them here for you

Any color preference?
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:29 AM   #2083
Wesley Crusher
"TRF" Member
 
Wesley Crusher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
Posts: 6,345
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
Planning on stopping by C&J later today. Might get some boots if everything works out.

Going to use this as an excuse/stepping stone to eventually get into higher quality stuff.

Let's see.
Wesley Crusher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:32 AM   #2084
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher View Post
Haha.

This forum and the enablers here are greatly appreciated.
__________________
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 | Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite | Cartier Santos Large | Tudor Black Bay 58
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:35 AM   #2085
dddrees
"TRF" Member
 
dddrees's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,251
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
Haha.

This forum and the enablers here are greatly appreciated.
Might want to checkout and size as many Lasts while your there as possible.
__________________
When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion.

Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation.

Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of
Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
dddrees is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:38 AM   #2086
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
Quote:
Originally Posted by dddrees View Post
Might want to checkout and size as many Lasts while your there as possible.
For sure. Going to take my time.

Really want a perfect fit for my apparently wide feet.
__________________
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 | Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite | Cartier Santos Large | Tudor Black Bay 58
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 06:02 AM   #2087
JasoninDenver
2024 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Denver
Posts: 4,082
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
Sure.

Will try to remember to take a few pictures and post them here for you

Any color preference?
Looking at the bitter chocolate suede.

I will be spending some time there to get dialed into my last sizing as the only one I currently have is the Brecon on a 341.

Looking forward to seeing what you found.
__________________
Jason

116610 LN
DateJust
Pelagos FXD
JasoninDenver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 06:16 AM   #2088
tbonesteak
"TRF" Member
 
tbonesteak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: New York
Watch: me go broke!
Posts: 1,657
I work in tech and my office environment is very casual. I'll typically wear Cole Haan in the office, which is perfect for here.

Reading through here, it appears some frown on the brand, which I can sorta understand, but I think thy represent a decent value to more casual wearers.

Black Friday sale happening now, 50% off everything.
tbonesteak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 06:29 AM   #2089
Wesley Crusher
"TRF" Member
 
Wesley Crusher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
Posts: 6,345
Quote:
Originally Posted by tbonesteak View Post
I work in tech and my office environment is very casual. I'll typically wear Cole Haan in the office, which is perfect for here.

Reading through here, it appears some frown on the brand, which I can sorta understand, but I think thy represent a decent value to more casual wearers.

Black Friday sale happening now, 50% off everything.
I used to wear Cole Haan before moving onto nicer shoes so I’d like to think that my thoughts are based on experience and just not hot air.

At the right price, I think Cole Haan makes fine shoes. If you can get them on sale for $100 or less, which I did, I don’t think there is much to complain about. At full MRSP, I don’t believe you get what you pay for and there are much better options such as Allen Edmonds.
Wesley Crusher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 06:31 AM   #2090
tbonesteak
"TRF" Member
 
tbonesteak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: New York
Watch: me go broke!
Posts: 1,657
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher View Post
At full MRSP, I don’t believe you get what you pay for
I agree with this, but when they're all 50% off like they are this week, I think there is some decent value there.
tbonesteak is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 06:43 AM   #2091
incontrol
"TRF" Member
 
incontrol's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Somewhere in PA
Watch: All of them...
Posts: 10,354
I have moved up to Allen Edmonds for my going out shoes. We will see where this leads to. I can see this is a slippery slope indeed!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Patek Philippe
Rolex
incontrol is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 06:45 AM   #2092
droptopman
"TRF" Member
 
droptopman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Mark
Location: Washington State
Watch: SUBS and GMT's!
Posts: 9,664
Quote:
Originally Posted by tbonesteak View Post
I work in tech and my office environment is very casual. I'll typically wear Cole Haan in the office, which is perfect for here.

Reading through here, it appears some frown on the brand, which I can sorta understand, but I think thy represent a decent value to more casual wearers.

Black Friday sale happening now, 50% off everything.
They were better 20 years ago. They were bought out by Nike and outsourced everything as most big companies do. I have some Cole Haans that are 20+ years old and are hand made. A couple pairs of their hand made Italian line Bragano as well. These are well made shoes that have lasted for years and still look and wear well. I still like some of their styling, but when you compare a modern pair with the old...big difference in quality.
Still I agree when on sale a decent work option. I have a couple pairs of the "air" soled wingtips I use for traveling and they are comfortable and look fine for my needs. I probably will not bother with refinishing them though.

C&J's are my favorite shoes these days.
__________________
Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today?
Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score.
Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers?
Ty: By height.
droptopman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 07:16 AM   #2093
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
Went with the galway!

Exactly what I wanted and fit was just that tiniest but snug, but will open up.

Feel great.
__________________
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 | Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite | Cartier Santos Large | Tudor Black Bay 58
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 08:37 AM   #2094
Abdullah71601
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Calumet Harbor
Watch: ing da Bears
Posts: 13,568
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
Went with the galway!

Exactly what I wanted and fit was just that tiniest but snug, but will open up.

Feel great.
Congrats. They look good on you.
Abdullah71601 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 08:55 AM   #2095
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
Quote:
Originally Posted by Abdullah71601 View Post
Congrats. They look good on you.
Thank you!

Also thanks to Dan and Wes. Appreciate the knowledge and advice from all three of you.


__________________
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 | Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite | Cartier Santos Large | Tudor Black Bay 58
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 10:48 AM   #2096
Rusty888
"TRF" Member
 
Rusty888's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Real Name: Shaun
Location: Australia
Watch: GMT IIc BLNR
Posts: 363
What is everyone’s thoughts on loake?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Rusty888 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 01:56 PM   #2097
Wesley Crusher
"TRF" Member
 
Wesley Crusher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
Posts: 6,345
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
Thank you!

Also thanks to Dan and Wes. Appreciate the knowledge and advice from all three of you.


Big congrats!

The Galways aren't cheap so you must have been impressed enough to buy them. I think you'll find that this will be a worthwhile investment as C&J makes really great shoes/boots.

Also, good call on the shoe trees. I used to use generic trees until I bought my pair of EG Galways. They came with trees similar to yours. They are semi-lasted but fit damn near perfectly. I don't think I will go back to generic trees going forward.

Congrats again and just remember, the addiction only gets worse from here.
Wesley Crusher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 02:12 PM   #2098
Syed117
"TRF" Member
 
Syed117's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: Syed
Location: The Ether
Posts: 3,388
Quote:
Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher View Post
Big congrats!

The Galways aren't cheap so you must have been impressed enough to buy them. I think you'll find that this will be a worthwhile investment as C&J makes really great shoes/boots.

Also, good call on the shoe trees. I used to use generic trees until I bought my pair of EG Galways. They came with trees similar to yours. They are semi-lasted but fit damn near perfectly. I don't think I will go back to generic trees going forward.

Congrats again and just remember, the addiction only gets worse from here.
Yeah, $100 for a shoe tree seems a bit obscene, but they look nice and seem to come in individual sizes. I got a 10 shoe tree for my 10 size boot. Most importantly they are wider than any other shoe trees I have. They are applying extra pressure that should stretch the leather a little bit at the sides.

I liked a lot of their boots, but these immediately stood out to me.
__________________
Rolex Datejust 41 126334 | Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite | Cartier Santos Large | Tudor Black Bay 58
Syed117 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 03:04 PM   #2099
dddrees
"TRF" Member
 
dddrees's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,251
Quote:
Originally Posted by Syed117 View Post
Went with the galway!

Exactly what I wanted and fit was just that tiniest but snug, but will open up.

Feel great.
Very Nice, Great Choice, Congrats!!!

Really can't go wrong with C&J as long as they fit.
__________________
When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion.

Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation.

Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of
Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
dddrees is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 21 November 2017, 03:12 PM   #2100
dddrees
"TRF" Member
 
dddrees's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
Posts: 34,251
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty888 View Post
What is everyone’s thoughts on loake?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I don't personally have any. However they have a number of different lines and some of which are made in third world locations and one line as I vaguely remember in the UK. Vaguely if I remember correctly the 1880 line is made in the UK and if that is correct that is the line of their shoes you would want to purchase and not those made in places such as India. If I remember correctly the 1880 line is good representation of quality for that particular price. However there are also many other options at that particular price as well. Since it's been so long since I last looked I would have to refer you to Styleforum and the Loake appreciation thread to get the most current information.
__________________
When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion.

Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation.

Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of
Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
dddrees is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.