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

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by dddrees

I'm not very familiar with any of the Italian brands, however from Spain you have Meerimin, Carlos Santos, and Carmina. Skoaktie Bolaget carries both Carlos Santos and Carmina. The line of Carlos Santos that they carry are the open channel welded or the more friendly or least costly open channel welded shoes. Of all three I consider Carmina to be of better quality but of course they are more costly. Meerimin have had issues with questionable quality from time to time . Not sure that you can call any of these brands very fashion forward however.

You did miss out by not mentioning Gaziano and Girling however. It's an English brand on par with Edward Green but more fashion forward. Unfortunately because it's on par with Edward Green it cost about as much as well.

Here's the link http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

So, I'm in my mid 20's.. I can afford John Lobb and Edward Green, but are there are any decent Italian or Spanish brands in the $400-700 range ? I'd prefer a 3-digit price tag, and I'm hoping the Italians and Spaniards might be more fashion forward than the Brits

I would definitely check out Carmina and Enzo Bonafe.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by tifosi

Edward Green's Galway is by far my favorite of any footwear.

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Niceee!!!

Originally Posted by dddrees

Agreed, and available in a number of different Lasts and more leathers and combinations than you can shake a stick at.

Always love seeing your boots, Dan.

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

So, I'm in my mid 20's.. I can afford John Lobb and Edward Green, but are there are any decent Italian or Spanish brands in the $400-700 range ? I'd prefer a 3-digit price tag, and I'm hoping the Italians and Spaniards might be more fashion forward than the Brits

Wait, my British shoes aren't fashionable

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by tifosi

I would definitely check out Carmina and Enzo Bonafe.

Ah shoot I forgot Enzo.

Good one Russ.

Definitely check them out.

Enzo Bonafe is also sold at Skoaktiebolaget and they definitely has some very nice looking shoes.

I don't own any but that's only because I choose to go with shoes and boots from Edward Green, Gaziano and Girling and St Crispins. Had I chose to purchase from a shoemaker in their price range Enzo would have more than likely been my choice.

Carmina does make some real great shoes and boots.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Niceee!!!



Always love seeing your boots, Dan.



Wait, my British shoes aren't fashionable

Thank you sir.

[Wesley Crusher]

A bit of good news for me: There was a GMTO being organized on StyleForum not too long ago for some C&J Marlow PTB in whiskey shell. When I saw it, I was too late, but somebody recently dropped out so I was able to join.

I think this GMTO is using the last of the whiskey shell that C&J has for the year so I figured that I couldn't pass up on this.

[locutus49]

Sorry, Wes, but what is GMTO?

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

A bit of good news for me: There was a GMTO being organized on StyleForum not too long ago for some C&J Marlow PTB in whiskey shell. When I saw it, I was too late, but somebody recently dropped out so I was able to join.

I think this GMTO is using the last of the whiskey shell that C&J has for the year so I figured that I couldn't pass up on this.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Sorry, Wes, but what is GMTO?

GMTO Group Made to Order number of participants vary a bit by shoemaker. But all details of what is being ordered have to be the same except length but for most shoemakers this now also includes width. No additional fee because you have the minimum necessary for a GMTO

MTO single made to order Additional fee required because it's a special order.

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Sorry, Wes, but what is GMTO?

Group made-to-order. C&J has a made-to-order, but there is an upcharge starting at $250, I believe. If somebody organizes as GMTO (12 people required), there is no upcharge.

I have found that C&J is extremely accommodating in terms of their GMTO program. They're also very easy to work with, friendly and quick to respond to emails.

The same cannot be said for some of our American friends. *cough cough Alden cough cough*

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

A bit of good news for me: There was a GMTO being organized on StyleForum not too long ago for some C&J Marlow PTB in whiskey shell. When I saw it, I was too late, but somebody recently dropped out so I was able to join.

I think this GMTO is using the last of the whiskey shell that C&J has for the year so I figured that I couldn't pass up on this.

Good call, Congrats Wes!!

[locutus49]

Excellent. Thanks.

I don't know if I'm alone, but I like to match belts to shoes. When I wore cordovan shoes, I always wore a cordovan belt, which I bought from a Store named Harold's. Don't know if they exist still.

I wear different shades of brown gator with brown shoes, and brown suede. And alway black belts with black shoes (usually Hermes belts but not the H belt which my wife owns).

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Group made-to-order. C&J has a made-to-order, but there is an upcharge starting at $250, I believe. If somebody organizes as GMTO (12 people required), there is no upcharge.

I have found that C&J is extremely accommodating in terms of their GMTO program. They're also very easy to work with, friendly and quick to respond to emails.

The same cannot be said for some of our American friends. *cough cough Alden cough cough*

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Excellent. Thanks.

I don't know if I'm alone, but I like to match belts to shoes. When I wore cordovan shoes, I always wore a cordovan belt, which I bought from a Store named Harold's. Don't know if they exist still.

I wear different shades of brown gator with brown shoes, and brown suede. And alway black belts with black shoes (usually Hermes belts but not the H belt which my wife owns).

Yes, I like to match my shoes and belts. I have 2 calf belts that pair well with my color 8 and dark brown cordovan shoes. I need to find a belt that works with my new penny loafers as well as a belt that matches my whiskey PTBs that I will be getting HOPEFULLY by the end of the year.

I wouldn't mind a cordovan belt, but they're hard to come by and expensive.

[tifosi]

My latest pair of EG Galways. Burgundy Delapre with Burgundy Utah (grain) shaft on 202 last with Dainite sole. Just wore them for the first time earlier this week.

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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by tifosi

My latest pair of EG Galways. Burgundy Delapre with Burgundy Utah (grain) shaft on 202 last with Dainite sole. Just wore them for the first time earlier this week.

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Very nice Russ, Congrats!!

I always figure if I were to get another pair it might just be in some sort of shade of green.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Excellent. Thanks.

I don't know if I'm alone, but I like to match belts to shoes. When I wore cordovan shoes, I always wore a cordovan belt, which I bought from a Store named Harold's. Don't know if they exist still.

I wear different shades of brown gator with brown shoes, and brown suede. And alway black belts with black shoes (usually Hermes belts but not the H belt which my wife owns).

I match belts to shoes as well. And I match belt hardware tone to watch and shoe hardware.

I prefer bridle belts to the lined and raised variety common in your menswear store and buy all mine from Equus. Essentially a made to order shop in England that uses the best quality leathers.

I am contemplating one of their ostrich watch straps for my Explorer now. Here's a link http://www.equusleather.co.uk/watch-...tch-strap.html

[dddrees]

Talking smart casual. Hand sewn apron is where it's at. Where are those Dovers?

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Talking smart casual. Hand sewn apron is where it's at. Where are those Dovers?

Nice ones Dan. I love that grain on those.

[tifosi]

Mine are a bit more worn, but I got em'!

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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Nice ones Dan. I love that grain on those.

You ought to know since it was your idea to begin with.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by tifosi

Mine are a bit more worn, but I got em'!

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Nice!!

Hey, I was hoping to see your other ones as well.

[tifosi]

Oh, like these?

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[dddrees]

Just got to luv split toes and hand sewn aprons whether it be shoes or boots.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by tifosi

Oh, like these?

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Yep, yep.

[dddrees]

Even Gaziano and Girling works for me.

[tifosi]

Maybe EG's Brandy Willow is your thing?

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by tifosi

Maybe EG's Brandy Willow is your thing?

Now that's the pair I was hoping you would post.

The pair I regret most not ordering.

[tifosi]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Now that's the pair I was hoping you would post.

The pair I regret most not ordering.

You didn't get in on those??

There is always that pair you regret not getting. I know I have mine.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by tifosi

You didn't get in on those??

There is always that pair you regret not getting. I know I have mine.

Exactly

There were and there continue to be way too many great options. But I think the Willow from Edward Green is my biggest regret.

[lig]

One day I hope to have a pair of John Lobb double monkstraps. I've gone the other way lately on shoes. My Ferragamo, Bally, AE, etc. shoes have taken a backseat to comfort.

I've gone all in on the Cole Haan Zerogrand shoes. If you have to be on your feet all day long and still be somewhat appropriate - they are fantastic!

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[swils8610]

I just picked up a pair of Cole Hann ZeroGrands also. Very light weight and comfortable.


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