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

[Zilla99]

I'm in. Little dress, little casual.

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[cop414]

Originally Posted by Zilla99

I'm in. Little dress, little casual.

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Very nice Lou.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Fredrik

I have a pair of Snowdons with the regular sole. I think the proportions might be a bit off with a thinner dainite sole on them. I use mine as winter boots together with my Thorpes and Galways that I got with a ridgeway sole.

Here is an old picture of most of my boots:

Very nice!!!

[Abdullah71601]

The St. James in natural light. Coming out of the clinic after an MRI, please excuse the disheveled appearance.
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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

The St. James in natural light. Coming out of the clinic after an MRI, please excuse the disheveled appearance.
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I don't know, but for some reason I just Luv these shoes.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by dddrees

I don't know, but for some reason I just Luv these shoes.

Definitely winners.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Definitely winners.

Most definitely as they always bring a smile to my face.

[Speed]

Just picked up a pair of Alden Burgundy Shell Cordovan Chukkas... love them!

[locutus49]

Shoes are nice but I love the jeans. What brand?

Originally Posted by Speed

Just picked up a pair of Alden Burgundy Shell Cordovan... love them!

[Speed]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Shoes are nice but I love the jeans. What brand?

Haha. No fancy selvedge...just Banana Republic.

Thanks!

[locutus49]

Hey, they really work.

Originally Posted by Speed

Haha. No fancy selvedge...just Banana Republic.

Thanks!

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Speed

Just picked up a pair of Alden Burgundy Shell Cordovan Chukkas... love them!

Nice! Congrats!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speed

Just picked up a pair of Alden Burgundy Shell Cordovan Chukkas... love them!

Very nice, Congrats!!

[cop414]

Originally Posted by Speed

Just picked up a pair of Alden Burgundy Shell Cordovan Chukkas... love them!

Classic!

[Speed]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Hey, they really work.

Originally Posted by cop414

Classic!

Originally Posted by dddrees

Very nice, Congrats!!

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Nice! Congrats!

Thanks Guys.

Getting into Shell Cordovan - cheaper than watches, but still!

Eyeing some Trickers boots as well as some low profile Alden Black plain toe Bluchers.

Trickers may be, well...tricky as I'm not sure of the way they'll fit. They don't sell their wide sizes online though they say their normal widths are "generous." Suppose I'd have to order a few pair from across the pond and return a couple - just to be most efficient.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks Guys.

Getting into Shell Cordovan - cheaper than watches, but still!

Eyeing some Trickers boots as well as some low profile Alden Black plain toe Bluchers.

Trickers may be, well...tricky as I'm not sure of the way they'll fit. They don't sell their wide sizes online though they say their normal widths are "generous." Suppose I'd have to order a few pair from across the pond and return a couple - just to be most efficient.

This reference might help with hints on user sizing, where to buy, and which retailers might be of assistance with regards to sizing.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/198359/o...s-thread/0_100

Some of these threads tend to be rather lengthy, but I find if you have the determination and interest that reviewing the entire thread can be rather helpful.

[Speed]

Thanks very much!

So some comments co firm what the anonymous customer service rep told me over email...good for wise feet / mo need to size down.

I wear a 7.5 UK / G width size in Churches Brogues. I was advised to get 7.5 in standard Trickers. Wider widths are bespoke only.

The Stow boots in Cognac look very cool...I also recently saw some Cordovan models in their Instagram feed...hmm

[Sperry]

Originally Posted by locutus49

Shoes are nice but I love the jeans. What brand?

Nice hat trick! Shoes, jeans, watch!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks very much!

So some comments co firm what the anonymous customer service rep told me over email...good for wise feet / mo need to size down.

I wear a 7.5 UK / G width size in Churches Brogues. I was advised to get 7.5 in standard Trickers. Wider widths are bespoke only.

The Stow boots in Cognac look very cool...I also recently saw some Cordovan models in their Instagram feed...hmm

No problem and good luck. There is always some degree of risk when buying shoes or boots this way especially without trying them on first. To this point it's worked for me, but every bodies feet are different as well as our experiences. However I find styleforum and the user experiences and retailers they recommend to be extremely helpful when making these kind of decisions. I just stayed away from shoemakers or even lasts where sizing could be more difficult or tricky such as thy are with Vass. Heck even if one thought they got their size right with a particular Vass Last once the next time they might find it wouldn't fit.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speed

Thanks very much!

So some comments co firm what the anonymous customer service rep told me over email...good for wise feet / mo need to size down.

I wear a 7.5 UK / G width size in Churches Brogues. I was advised to get 7.5 in standard Trickers. Wider widths are bespoke only.

The Stow boots in Cognac look very cool...I also recently saw some Cordovan models in their Instagram feed...hmm

Their cordovan is very interesting and probably would be the direction I would go if I were to buy anything from them. I've often thought about it but never have. They really do offer some very interesting colors.

[Speed]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Their cordovan is very interesting and probably would be the direction I would go if I were to buy anything from them. I've often thought about it but never have. They really do offer some very interesting colors.

I also like the country brogues in Acorn...they're about 300 pounds cheaper than the boots as well.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speed

I also like the country brogues in Acorn...they're about 300 pounds cheaper than the boots as well.

Actually that's the other option I always considered getting but unfortunately never did. Great Choice!

[Speed]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Actually that's the other option I always considered getting but unfortunately never did. Great Choice!

Well...now I'm thinking about Alden's Black Cordovan plain toe Blucher. A bit more versatile.

Trickers NOW suggests I buy a size 8UK boot...I really don't want to deal with shipping boots back / forth across the pond several times.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Speed

Well...now I'm thinking about Alden's Black Cordovan plain toe Blucher. A bit more versatile.

Trickers NOW suggests I buy a size 8UK boot...I really don't want to deal with shipping boots back / forth across the pond several times.

That's certainly another great option. The internet and more specifically overseas shopping is certainly more risky but it also can be very rewarding as well. I know I'm very happy I went that route. I know it helped to know my Brannock size, establish my size in a couple of well known Lasts, do loads of research based on others experiences, work with very helpful and knowledgeable retailers, steer clear of Lasts that were more problematic for me and my feet, and to be extremely fortunate to have a fairly average size foot.

I'll fitting shoes are simply a waste of money no matter how good they look.


I'm extremely glad I chose to go the route I did, unfortunately there are no guarantees the same will work for you.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Speed

Well...now I'm thinking about Alden's Black Cordovan plain toe Blucher. A bit more versatile.

Trickers NOW suggests I buy a size 8UK boot...I really don't want to deal with shipping boots back / forth across the pond several times.

I find Trickers are large fitting, I have a pair of their shoes.

[Abdullah71601]

SALE at Bespoke England. Some pretty good prices on John Lobb shoes.

http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/collections/sale

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

SALE at Bespoke England. Some pretty good prices on John Lobb shoes.

http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/collections/sale

Out of all of them I think the CityII and WilliamII are the only ones that might be of interest to me. Too bad this years sale doesn't include the likes of the PhillipsII Oxford.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Out of all of them I think the CityII and WilliamII are the only ones that might be of interest to me. Too bad this years sale doesn't include the likes of the PhillipsII Oxford.

They have a pepper Lopez in EE that would fit me, but the color is too close to my G&G Monaco's, so I think I'll pass. If they had a pair in plum museum calf in my size I would snap them up.

[MattCH]

I'm not a crazy shoe addict. But I enjoy some nice pairs.

I usually stick to Italian brand. Mainly Fratelli Rossetti and
florsheim.

This is a very comfortable pair of Paciotti.

[droptopman]

Good morning. What do you Gentleman think of these? http://www.rancourtandcompany.com/me...rter-boot.html