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Not cordovan. It doesn’t even look like patent leather. Looks like normal calf to me.
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I used to be. Then I moved to Florida and with my current job, I haven't worn shoes in a few years.
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I’ll have to take some pics. I have 5 pairs of Ferragamo, 6 A.E., and 1 Gucci patent leathers to wear with my tux
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I'm in search of a solution. I just got these Enzo Bonafe Jumper boots in, I think they are an absolute steal. The fit is perfect, and the suede is better than that. However, this heel stack is just far too tall for the boot. I feel like I will tip over forward...very peculiar stance for such a highly touted mid-tier maker.
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I think that heel stack looks great! Honestly, I prefer more stack on my boots than on my shoes. I have a pair of AE Daltons which I love the look of everything but the low heel.
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The heel stack looks fine to me. Nice boots.
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Agreed. I guess you could take them to someone local and see what they could do for you, but I wouldn't do anything because they look perfectly fine to me.
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I agree it looks fine...better than fine even, which is why I'd like to try to make something work. The problems aren't with the looks, it's the feel. When I am wearing the boots, the forward rake is unlike any other boot I have ever worn.
I haven't had the opportunity to try on Galways and the like, which seem to run a similar forward lean. Maybe I need to just put some miles on them and reconsider. I appreciate the votes of confidence. |
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Both walking and standing feels off. Imagine your favorite pair of boots, with an extra Dainite heel pad glued over the top of your existing heel.
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I've had boots like that. I would put a few more miles on them before making up my mind. Then you can take them to a cobbler to mod the heel if you're still not comfortable.
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blue suede shoes like elvis
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FYI for loafer lovers, Rancourt running a Black Friday sale.
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Axels has a BF sale... 25% everything. This would be a nice discount for some EG Galways if anybody is in the market...
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Thanks. Bought mine there last year!
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Thinking about these Viberg service boots in natural CXL. I don’t need any more shoes/boots right now, though...
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Personally I prefer the ones with the toe cap. Either way great boots.
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My wife makes fun of my shoe collection, she says it’s bigger than hers. LV, Plein, Magnanni, Ferragamo.
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I am into Lv,Gucci , and yeezys sneakers. Nice collection. I actually just bought my first pair of Gucci dress shoes. Up until this pair most where Gucci tennis shoes. I have not modified any of my shoes though. But some of them I have not wore yet due to laziness.
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I have a few plain toes but personally favor the ones with the toe cap. Just like that look better I guess.
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Speaking of boots, I have not worn my Galways in probably 6 months or more. Now that it’s finally starting to get cool, I can wear them some more!
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