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

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I think it may be best to order directly through a retailer (even if they have to place a special order with EG). They will handle customs.

Let me know if you want a contact.

Originally Posted by dddrees

Pictures don’t always capture the true color. In fact I have a pair of Inverness in Burgundy which have a pinkish tint to them. The thing about the actual color is a bit unpredictable when it comes to EG because their finish is applied by hand. But I would imagine it would have a reddish tint of some kind.

Unfortunately I have not ordered directly from EG so I can’t help you but I think Wes did.

I ordered most of mine via Skoakbolaget because at the time they had the best prices. Unfortunately awhile ago EG changed their policies but with the current climate ordering directly probably will get you the best price.

Not sure how customs works anymore either, but it used to be that who you used as a carrier determined whether there would be a customs bill or not. Here again Skoak offered a number of shipping options and as long as you were willing to wait about a week you didn’t receive a customs bill.


I know there have been talks since that customs and how much they would charge on shoes for instance was supposed to change but since I haven’t received anything from overseas in awhile I’m not sure what the current practice is. DHL used to be notorious for sending fairly significant customs bills up to months after you received your actual shipment.

Thanks as always guys

So Leffot has the galways in stock in several sizes. Just not in a color I want. I want that burgundy because it looks great in the pictures and I want a lighter colored boot after those 2 dark brown C&J I got recently.

As far as the EG site and shipping/duty goes. This is what it says:

"SALES DUTIES
We want your shopping experience to be as seamless and efficient as possible. That's why although we ship our shoes from England, you can be rest assured that for all orders of over $250, duty to the United States is included. For orders under $250 you will be responsible for any import duties incurred in importing the order."

I'm assuming duties will be covered based on this. Unless there is some charge that would be applied.

Let's see what happens tomorrow. Might all turn out to be pointless if that last doesn't work.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Thanks as always guys

So Leffot has the galways in stock in several sizes. Just not in a color I want. I want that burgundy because it looks great in the pictures and I want a lighter colored boot after those 2 dark brown C&J I got recently.

As far as the EG site and shipping/duty goes. This is what it says:

"SALES DUTIES
We want your shopping experience to be as seamless and efficient as possible. That's why although we ship our shoes from England, you can be rest assured that for all orders of over $250, duty to the United States is included. For orders under $250 you will be responsible for any import duties incurred in importing the order."

I'm assuming duties will be covered based on this. Unless there is some charge that would be applied.

Let's see what happens tomorrow. Might all turn out to be pointless if that last doesn't work.

Sounds as though the shipping charges are covered.


I would still highly recommend checking Styleforum and the EG appreciation thread out regardless. Not because I doubt what EG says just so you may gain some insight. It certainly can’t hurt.

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Sounds as though the shipping charges are covered.


I would still highly recommend checking Styleforum and the EG appreciation thread out. Not because I doubt what EG says just so you may gain some insight. It certainly can’t hurt.

Absolutely.

Will do.

I might need to make an account there. Never did because I'm not stylish enough...

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Not sure that that matters. Whoever you buy from will have to initiate the customs paperwork. That will have to be filled out correctly. However a couple of years ago the fee you paid depended on the shipper that was used. There was a reason for this but to be honest it’s been to long and it’s a bit vague now. I’m getting older what can I say.

But then again because it has been awhile that may have change. If you check with the good folks who order all the time onStyleforumim sure they could set things straight.

There was no duty on my G&Gs. I'm guessing it's small enough on shoes to be included in the shipping fee (may be free https://hts.usitc.gov/?query=footwear).

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

There was no duty on my G&Gs. I'm guessing it's small enough on shoes to be included in the shipping fee.

I pretty sure rules have changed. But it used to be determined based on which shipper you used and it was fairly significant.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Syed117

Absolutely.

Will do.

I might need to make an account there. Never did because I'm not stylish enough...

I think you’ll find a wealth of knowledge and some very helpful people. Thing is sometimes you have to spend a bit of time to find it. The threads are lengthy and there’s bits here and there. Searching sometimes will work but not always.

[Wesley Crusher]

Agree with Dan. SF has a ton of useful info.

Dan, did you see that an ex-EG employee has joined SF? He is posting in the EG thread.

I just learned that for top-drawer shoes, EG provides lasted trees. I was under the impression that EG no longer males lasted trees (except for bespoke shoes, maybe). You learn something new everyday.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Agree with Dan. SF has a ton of useful info.

Dan, did you see that an ex-EG employee has joined SF? He is posting in the EG thread.

I just learned that for top-drawer shoes, EG provides lasted trees. I was under the impression that EG no longer males lasted trees (except for bespoke shoes, maybe). You learn something new everyday.

Yes, and that’s why I recommend it here all the time. When I was actively purchasing shoes it was extremely helpful in fact without Style Forum there would have been no way I could have come close to knowing as much or end up getting what I have. However now that I am no longer actively purchasing shoes I haven’t spent very little if any time on Style Forum.

Over the few years that I purchased EG shoes there were changes as well. They used to sell more Lasted Trees. They used to allow GMTOs which they no longer do.

The last I knew EG didn’t sell Bespoke shoes. This program disappeared when Gazianio and Girling got together to sell their own shoes. I forget which one worked originally for EG for sure but when he left so did the Bespoke program for EG.

[texasmade]

I didn't even think the TD was still available at Edward Green. They don't even advertise that program on their website.

FYI, both Dean and Tony worked for Edward Green. Tony was more a shoe designer while Dean was a shoemaker.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by texasmade

I didn't even think the TD was still available at Edward Green. They don't even advertise that program on their website.

FYI, both Dean and Tony worked for Edward Green. Tony was more a shoe designer while Dean was a shoemaker.

Ah, thanks. I know they still did a couple of years ago, but I couldn’t say for certain whether they do or not now. I would say that their website although decent now was terrible not too long ago. So although it’s not mentioned it may still be possible.

[Syed117]

Stopped by Leffot today.

Tried on the galways.

I guess my issue is that my right foot is slightly wider than my left. So the size 10 felt perfect in terms of length and fine on my left foot, but a bit snug on my right.

Was wearing slightly thicker socks today and that didn't help, but was given very thin socks and they made the fit better.

One thing I noticed is that my heel would pop up and out a bit while walking around the store. Stephen at Leffot said this was fairly common for the galways and gets better as the sole breaks in.

Anyway, didn't get them because I want a lighter color, but it's good to know that the 82 last in size 10 can work.

Whatever leather they used for these versions did feel extremely soft and supple. Much softer than any new shoe I've ever seen.

[Wesley Crusher]

That grained leather is called Utah and comes from a tannery in France, I believe. I’ve heard that it is very supple.

If you like that leather, but want a lighter color, check out EG’s gold Utah.

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

That grained leather is called Utah and comes from a tannery in France, I believe. I’ve heard that it is very supple.

If you like that leather, but want a lighter color, check out EG’s gold Utah.

The only lighter color I see on their site, is the burgundy utah, but I'm not getting much of a burgundy feel from the color they've shown. Not sure how accurate that is.

http://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/shoe...y-82-last.html

Not available in a 10uk though, so I guess I'll be waiting a bit for a lighter brown color. Even a medium brown would work.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Syed117

The only lighter color I see on their site, is the burgundy utah, but I'm not getting much of a burgundy feel from the color they've shown. Not sure how accurate that is.

http://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/shoe...y-82-last.html

Not available in a 10uk though, so I guess I'll be waiting a bit for a lighter brown color. Even a medium brown would work.

The more you look at various retailers and EG itself the more you’ll discover which colors and leathers are typically offered and sometimes you see some surprises as well. Part of the prob;em for you now is your really at the tail end of the season. It’s extremely possible you may have missed it. Then again in order to get exactly what you want it’s sometimes necessary or worth paying the MTO fee. Of course if you choose to do that I would encourage you to do so soon so that you’ll have them in time for next season. Of season ordering really is the way to go especially when going the MTO route. Typically wait time vary and use to be 2 to 3 months but sometimes unforseen issues occur and I have waited up to a year for some of mine.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Syed117

The only lighter color I see on their site, is the burgundy utah, but I'm not getting much of a burgundy feel from the color they've shown. Not sure how accurate that is.

http://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/shoe...y-82-last.html

Not available in a 10uk though, so I guess I'll be waiting a bit for a lighter brown color. Even a medium brown would work.

By the way I oils imagine it’s extremely possible some one on Style Forum has Utah leather in the burgundy color. Hopefully you can get some good feedback there.

[Syed117]

Originally Posted by dddrees

The more you look at various retailers and EG itself the more you’ll discover which colors and leathers are typically offered and sometimes you see some surprises as well. Part of the prob;em for you now is your really at the tail end of the season. It’s extremely possible you may have missed it. Then again in order to get exactly what you want it’s sometimes necessary or worth paying the MTO fee. Of course if you choose to do that I would encourage you to do so soon so that you’ll have them in time for next season. Of season ordering really is the way to go especially when going the MTO route. Typically wait time vary and use to be 2 to 3 months but sometimes unforseen issues occur and I have waited up to a year for some of mine.

Originally Posted by dddrees

By the way I oils imagine it’s extremely possible some one on Style Forum has Utah leather in the burgundy color. Hopefully you can get some good feedback there.

I was told about the same for MTO timing. Which is a lot, but let's see.

The strangest thing yesterday was when I got home and checked the EG site. the 10UK was available and I added it to my cart. Got all the way to checkout and then it said it is no longer in stock.

Not sure what happened, but it was an odd time for a glitch.

I don't mind being out of season right now. The other colors seem to be available, but I really want a medium brown and I think it might be a good thing that I couldn't order the burgundy. Color from people's pictures looks good and I could be happy with it, but I think I'll wait to see what's available next season.

If it does become available, I would probably order and see how I like them. EG offers free returns so it wouldn't be too much of a hassle to send them back.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Syed117

I was told about the same for MTO timing. Which is a lot, but let's see.

The strangest thing yesterday was when I got home and checked the EG site. the 10UK was available and I added it to my cart. Got all the way to checkout and then it said it is no longer in stock.

Not sure what happened, but it was an odd time for a glitch.

I don't mind being out of season right now. The other colors seem to be available, but I really want a medium brown and I think it might be a good thing that I couldn't order the burgundy. Color from people's pictures looks good and I could be happy with it, but I think I'll wait to see what's available next season.

If it does become available, I would probably order and see how I like them. EG offers free returns so it wouldn't be too much of a hassle to send them back.

Hopefully they will become available and an MTO won’t be necessary. Always better when you get what you want for less. I think It’s August when retailers start seeing their boots start showing up if I remember correctly. Anyway it’s always good to have the option be able to order what you want when you can’t find it.

[mannyv11]

well the Viberg boots just came in and they are absolutely incredible, I ended up purchasing my 2nd pair 10 minutes into ownership.... my wife should be happy lol

these are the service boots 2030 last in reindeer, I just purchased the black chromexcel service boots in the 2030 last.

[swils8610]

Those Vibergs are great looking. I need to branch out from Alden.


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[swils8610]

These arrived today...I’m a sucker for Shell Cordovan.



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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Those Vibergs are great looking. I need to branch out from Alden.


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Yes you, yes, you really should. Alden is nice but truly there are so many great options out there and for the same if not just a little more there are even better options out there.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

These arrived today...I’m a sucker for Shell Cordovan.



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Very nice, Congrats!!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by mannyv11

well the Viberg boots just came in and they are absolutely incredible, I ended up purchasing my 2nd pair 10 minutes into ownership.... my wife should be happy lol

these are the service boots 2030 last in reindeer, I just purchased the black chromexcel service boots in the 2030 last.

Congrats!!

[Laszlo]

Just arrived. Can’t wait to use this stuff. Thanks to this great thread. :)

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by swils8610

These arrived today...I’m a sucker for Shell Cordovan.

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Very nice boots I dig shell too.

[swils8610]

Do you guys use Bick 4 for Shell?


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[swils8610]

Anyone have any thoughts on white bucks?


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[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Just arrived. Can’t wait to use this stuff. Thanks to this great thread. :)

You'll love the stuff. It's great!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Do you guys use Bick 4 for Shell?


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I don’t. I use Saphir Neutral Cordovan Cream.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Just arrived. Can’t wait to use this stuff. Thanks to this great thread. :)